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It’s important to know what’s causing symptoms because you may be eligible for treatments designed to lessen the illness – like antiviral medications for COVID and flu. ...

Older adults have access to hundreds of federal and state benefits programs. Many retirees meet the requirements for these aids, yet do not know they are eligible and miss opportunities to receive assistance. Others can feel overwhelmed by complex application processes. ...

It can be difficult to know what to do if you’ve noticed changes in yourself, a family member or friend — particularly changes related to memory loss, thinking or behavior. It may just be normal forgetfulness, or it may be something more serious. However, these are significant health concerns, and it's important to take action to figure out what's going on. ...

Almost every older person I know has been the victim (or almost a victim) of a grandparent scam. Scammers have targeted my dad, who's 88, several times. Fortunately, he's been savvy enough to evade a rip-off. Know a scam when you hear one. ...

Now that summer is winding down, it's fun to do a look back at how our readers spent the past few months. Boomer asked readers what they liked best about summer in Northeast Ohio. Read on to see what they said. ...

All of a sudden, it seems like we're on the cusp of autumn. A tromp through the woods or a drive around town is all it takes to see signs of fall: an orange leaf or two on a tree, goldenrod bursting from roadside ditches. It's time to hit the road and take in the colors. ...

Over the past 90 years, the Social Security Administration has provided vital benefits and services to hardworking Americans. To meet the needs of an increasingly diverse population, new webpages have been created that speak directly to groups of people who may need information about Social Security programs and services ...

There’s something to be said for a sweep of lush, perfectly groomed, bright green lawn. But there’s more to be said for no-mow, equally attractive, ground-cover alternatives! Wish you could eliminate some of that mowing, watering, grooming lawn-care chore? Read on for suggestions. ...