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New research finds a connection between slower walking speeds (or gait) and development of dementia, suggesting that a decrease in the speed at which older adults walk year-to-year may be an early indicator of cognitive decline and dementia. But I wonder, did walking speed decrease because of lower cognition, or did cognition somehow decrease because of slower walking? ...

Grandparenting has fundamentally changed. The pandemic redefined the role for many elders who found themselves “substitute parenting” their grandchildren. When the ones we love need help, we may be in a unique position to provide it, even if it saps our patience and energy to the bone. ...

Miles for Melanoma is seeking teams and volunteers for its Aug. 7th 5K walk/run fundraiser at Edgewater Park. Proceeds benefit the Melanoma Research Foundation. ...

Are your knees or hips failing? Don't necessarily assume a surgery-first solution. If you are contemplating getting joint replacement surgery, pause and consider either stem cell or PRP therapy instead. Boomer blogger Diane Jenks shares her own story. ...

Do you get along with your siblings? Competition among brothers and sisters isn't limited to childhood. For many people, sibling rivalry continues decades beyond backseat bickering. ...

Gifting assets to your grandchildren can do more than help your descendants get a good start in life. It can also reduce the size of your estate and the tax that will be due upon your death. ...

A local mother and daughter graduated together from college by finding career pathways and a learning environment that worked for them at Lorain County Community College. Read their story here. ...

Don't miss the signs. In order to help prevent elder abuse and neglect, stay educated about how to detect mistreatment and report any suspicions immediately, especially today, Elder Abuse Awareness Day. ...