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Careful planning, whether in advance or in response to an unanticipated need for care, can help protect your estate while still meeting Medicaid's strict asset limits. Drill down into the details here. ...

The Social Security Administration continues to make it easier for you to access programs regarding retirement, disability, supplemental and Medicare benefits. The website offers a convenient way to apply for benefits online. ...

The annual flowers are at their peak! A fun art activity to do with the grandkids this time of year is flower pounding. Flowers and leaves can be hammered to release their vibrant natural dye onto paper or fabric. Great results come from flowers that are mostly flat and have a lot of color, such as rose petals, bright daisies, geranium petals, petunias and pansies. ...

Take advantage of free admission every Wednesday to Cleveland Museum of Art's ongoing special exhibit, "Private Lives: Home and Family in the Art of the Nabis, Paris, 1889–1900." ...

If you own a device that contains digital content, you can pass that device on to your heirs, but there is no guarantee the content will remain. You can also give your heirs access to your passwords so they can access your account. Some estate planners are suggesting that people set up a trust to purchase online content. ...

There are only three things in life to manage: Time, energy and attention. Boomer blogger Tim Lybarger says that attention is the key to a fulfilling and satisfying life – at any age. It is through our ATTENTION that we direct the ENERGY available to us within the precious units of possibility (TIME), to create the realities of our lives. The goal for maximizing the quality of our lives is to gain deliberate control over our attention so that we do not squander our limited energy on things that are distractions rather than what we really care most about.  ...

Do you think you may be ready to retire and want to apply for Social Security benefits? We’re here to help you make an informed decision about when to apply for benefits based on your individual and family circumstances. ...

It's your turn to talk! If you love podcasts in general and specific podcasts in particular, tell us about your favorites. We will publish a lists of readers' most recommended podcasts in the upcoming issue of Northeast Ohio Boomer & Beyond magazine. Your opinion counts! Write in by August 20. ...