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Often, as an older adult’s abilities change, even previous activities may go by the wayside. There is something to be said about changing the options or making appropriate modifications which can enhance the experience for all involved. Enhancing engagement comes down to building on things of interest, and making modifications if/when needed. ...

Planning menus for the Passover Seder feasts often starts well in advance. Since breads, cookies, cakes, pastas and pastries in their normal iteration are not allowed on the eight days of the holiday, creative substitutes have made their way into the menu for the week. Interestingly, many people who fear not having enough to eat, given all the restrictions, double down on these carb-heavy alternatives and eat more starchy foods during Passover than they would during a typical week. ...

Bunnies, fledglings, baby squirrels, fawns. When spring arrives, so do calls about “abandoned” baby animals. Here's the takeaway: leave the babies alone. ...

Having a strong grip isn’t just important for getting the lid off a stubborn jar. Grip strength can also provide crucial insight into your health. The good news about that too-tight pickle jar lid? Simple lifestyle changes may make you stronger. ...

Holden Arboretum is one of the best places to enjoy Northeast Ohio's brief but beautiful spring. Delicate seasonal ephemeral flowers are emerging, trees are budding and native perennials are popping up along trails and flower beds. ...

April is Financial Literacy Month. Social Security is a vital part of any financial plan. Social Security's online tools can help you understand your potential Social Security benefits and how they fit into your financial future.   ...

When food is missing "something," it probably needs an herb or two. Our garden guru reviews the history of herbs, just in time to gear up for growing our own this summer. ...

It’s almost time to get FUNky with a beat at Boomer Bash West - Disco Inferno on April 12, 4:30-7 p.m. at LaCentre Conference & Banquet Facility in Westlake, co-sponsored by Northeast Ohio Boomer magazine and Hospice of the Western Reserve. We've got loads of entertainment lined up for you at the Bash! ...