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Learn about memory, cognitive exercises, strategies and when to be concerned about your memory. ...

It's coming. But are you ready to pay for it? We're talking about winter heating bills which can be a burden to folks on fixed incomes. In Ohio, several agencies and government organizations have partnered together to provide heating assistance for older adults. They include the Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel, Ohio Department of Development, agency of aging centers and the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. They provide information and financial assistance and conservation programs. Money and grants can help pay cooling or heating bills. ...

Northeast Ohio's favorite fall crop is hitting fruit stands and markets now through November. If you like apples then this is your time to check out the area's best orchards. Pick your own or grab a bag and enjoy. Many orchards have fall festivals throughout October. You can grab a glass of cider, take a ride on a hay wagon, and pick up recipes for all those apples you bring home. ...

Raising a grandchild can be tough financially, but grandparents should be aware that there is a tax credit available that could help them. Working grandparents who are supporting their grandchildren may qualify for the earned income tax credit, which could reduce the amount they pay in taxes by thousands of dollars or allow them to receive a refund.  ...

An outspoken cyclist and yogi for life, blogger Diane Jenks has much to say about better living after 50. ...

It's showtime and have we got a terrific live theater lineup waiting for you in large and small venues throughout Northeast Ohio. Here's a list of new and returning can't-miss shows to consider for the months ahead. Order your tickets early. The 2019-2020 live theater season is under way! ...

I was horrified when students in a class I taught had never heard of the Marx Brothers. My grandmother told me that when the brothers and W.C. Fields played the Cleveland vaudeville houses, they stayed home because their acts were insulting. Hey, that was part of their charm! The Marxes were at Playhouse Square a number of times and barely escaped with their lives when Chico got caught hustling players at a pool hall. ...