Mind Matters

Are you occasionally annoyed by your forgetfulness? Change starts with awareness; then you can begin to modify habits that no longer work for you. And, as always, play these brain games to stay sharp! ...

Days of kitchen table conference calls in pajama pants are ending for many of us. If you're anxious about returning to the office after a year or longer, there's good news: you can make the transition easier with a few simple tips. ...

Northeast Ohio Boomer & Beyond, in cooperation with The Normandy Senior Living, is thrilled to bring you Boomer Bash West 2021. The Hawaiian-themed night will include a mix of entertainment, education, meet our editors + trivia fun, raffle/giveaways, complimentary small bites, happy-hour priced cocktails, photo spot fun and much more. It is all about Celebrating Better Living After 50! ...

The 45th annual Cleveland International Film Festival is offering 116 feature films and 182 short films during an extended two-week run that kicks off this week. ...

The virtual brain health event covers three categories: physical activities with mindful fitness experts, cognitive engagement-based lectures with industry experts and personal, well-being programs with expert practitioners who will share information about the impact brain science has on people’s lives. ...

Gratitude put to paper causes a ripple of kindness. Blair has thanked people from his past and from today. Some were celebrities, others have been ordinary people doing extraordinary things, people from news stories, his fourth-grade teacher and dozens of others whose actions — big and small — have deserved a note. ...

Most of us are eager to turn the page on 2020, put the year in the rearview mirror and move on. As we set our hopes on the promise of returning to some semblance of normal in 2021 after our personal and work lives have been totally disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, we can begin formulating new goals and resolutions to be met in the upcoming year. ...

By taking ownership of your downsizing experience, you will invest in the process and feel more positive about the outcome. Even if your family is involved in helping you make the transition, you should do whatever you can to work together to make the experience yours. If necessary, get help from a moving company you trust. Stay organized by creating a system for going through your items, and consider sketching out a floor plan for furniture placement. ...