Personal Improvement

Do you know someone who is making a positive impact in lives of people 50 and older? Tell us about them! Better yet, nominate them for Northeast Ohio Boomer and Beyond's annual Boomer Impact Awards. ...

Have you ever wanted to design your own fabric? Or make a banner? Do fancy embroidery? What about engraving glasses for a special event? Geauga County Public Library system is the latest group to add specialized tech and craft equipment for patrons through its Maker Space Inspiration Station. ...

Almost nothing's better than a beautiful national park in autumn. When the park is close to home — and it's got a restored pioneer village, that's even better. Head over to Hale Farm & Village in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and see what's cooking at its annual Harvest Festival for a can't-be-beat peek at fall's splendor. ...

Playing with grandkids is more fun than reading about them, to be sure. But we're always up for books on upping the grandparenting game. If you're a grandparent, or know someone who is about to become one, we've found a few books you may like to read or pass along to mark Grandparents' Day (Sept. 12). ...

Exercise can grow your brain and also protect it against damage. Physical exercise promotes the maintenance of healthy neurons and the creation of new neurons, as well. Moving our bodies has the ability to shape both our brains and our physiques. Essentially, sit less. Move more! ...

The new Aretha Franklin biopic "Respect" is showing everywhere right now, but if you need a bigger dose of everything Aretha, head over to the Rock Hall and its website to see an interview with Hudson, Aretha artifacts and video of the legend performing "Chain of Fools" with Annie Lennox at the Rock Hall's 25th Anniversary Concert. ...

Adaptability is defined as “the process of adapting or becoming used to a new situation.” Often, this capacity is tested when changing conditions are beyond our control, which makes adaptability even more important. Lifelong learning is the vehicle for adapting to the changes that affect each of us every day. ...

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.  ...