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It’s fall, and the trees are showcasing their beautiful colors and then releasing their leaves! It’s a wonderful season to share and enjoy the fall leaves with the grandchildren. From hiking and collecting different leaf specimens, to fun leaf crafts and raking leaves followed by jumping into a huge pile, there are many unique experiences to enjoy together. So, enjoy the fall leaves before fall leaves and winter appears! ...

Lifelong learning reshapes our brains through neuroplasticity, our brain’s ability to change, and neurogenesis, our brain’s ability to grow new neurons. Continuous new learning and challenge for our brains helps us grow at the basic level but also boosts social connections and personal growth. May we all continue on our lifelong learning journey to build better brains. ...

Social Security Administration's Spanish-language website, ssa.gov/espanol, provides information for those whose primary language is Spanish. There, family and friends can learn about how to get a Social Security card, plan for retirement, apply for benefits, manage their benefits and much more. ...

The 13th Annual Summit Senior Expo, sponsored by AultCare’s PrimeTime Health Plan, will be held on Friday, October 1 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Summit Mall. Admission and parking are free. The event will feature a variety of free activities, including a prize wheel, welcome bags, health screenings and the ever-popular Bingo and Price is Right game shows. The free expo will also feature more than 40 exhibits. Attendees will receive a free Northeast Ohio Boomer & Beyond magazine and the first 200 attendees will receive a free welcome bag. ...

Hospital-acquired infections are among the most common hospital-related complications affecting one in 25 patients. These infections are largely preventable. If simple oral care can reduce non-ventilator hospital-acquired pneumonia, and improve comfort and quality of life, then we must advocate for ourselves and/or our loved ones to ensure that this simple task be completed daily. ...

According to the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) there are more than 11 million Americans caring for an adult family member due to health needs or disability, while also caring for children at home. In Ohio, more than one in three dementia caregivers are in the sandwich generation. "You feel stretched to the max and 24 hours in a day is not enough time to take care of everyone and everything," says one. ...

You can make a big difference in someone's life. Better yet, AARP will show you how. While it seems early to think about tax season, it's not too early to get ready to help others manage tax season. ...

America has a diverse population with a variety of needs. After 86 years of meeting those diverse needs, the Social Security Administration has created web pages that speak directly to groups of people who may need information about its programs and services. These pages are easy to share with friends and family on social media. ...