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New resources are available to help you better understand Social Security benefits. These easy-to-use toolkits provide education about Social Security programs for children and benefits for families after the death of a loved one. ...

Planting and caring for 15,000 trees is a lot of trees. To celebrate, Holden Forests & Gardens is marking Arbor Day with a week of celebrations that include free admission, tours, seedling giveaways and more. ...

An aginig loved one is not sick enough for an extended hospital stay, but not healthy enough to manage on her own. Even with the benefit of financial stability, finding care can be complicated. If money is tight, it can seem impossible. Medicaid may help; here's how to get it. ...

We want our best friends to live forever, but the sad reality is, they don’t. We can help extend our dogs' healthy lifespans with six practical guidelines. ...

Accepting the effects of aging can be a tough pill to swallow. We think we must hold on tightly to our lifelong identities, or else who will we be? Some people are more willing to accept the hands of time. Others are never going to accept the changing realities of their lifespan. What can we do when a loved one cannnot admit they need help, support and assistance?   ...

Sleep Awareness Week was earlier this month, but I forgot to include it in this newsletter; I was too sleep-deprived to remember. Now that I've seen this story from Cleveland Clinic, my forgetfulness makes sense. I've had lousy sleep lately and that can impact memory. ...

Who doesn't like a challenge? Sign up now for the 2025 Cleveland Metroparks Trail Challenge and explore some of the best scenery and trails the park system has to offer. It's easy, interesting and good for your body and mind. ...

Estate planning is boring...unless you haven't done it well. Then it's terrifying. It's easy to tune out reminders to get your legal affairs in order. But if you've ever dealt with a poorly executed will or sloppy or non-existent estate planning, you will quickly appreciate the reminders to update your will and other legal documents. ...