Personal Improvement

There's been a lot of talk lately about memory tests and cognitive ability. Maybe you don't have any trouble remembering or repeating word sequences. But do you misplace emails? Lose your To-Do lists?  Forget why you walked into a room? Brain health consultant Kathryn Kilpatrick says those common missteps result from multitasking overload. We're doing three things at once and none of them with our full attention. Try these mini puzzles to stretch your brain and focus. ...

The real gift grandparents can give to their grandkids is the gift of time spent together, says Teece Lester, preschool coordinator at Lake Erie Nature & Science Center. Don’t manage experiences when they’re in nature—simply let them explore, touch and smell anything that interests them (as long as they’re safe, of course.) ...

If you’re 60 or better, you can build skills, explore new ideas, enhance understanding and enrich life by attending any state college or university, thanks to the Ohio Department of Higher Education’s Lifelong Learning program. (At some locations, students as young as 50 can enroll for free). Satisfy your thirst for learning at one of these colleges or universities nearby. ...

     With minimal to no tooth preparation, the porcelain restoration masks the surface of the tooth, and with artistic staining, can mimic the natural look of the tooth. Even when the tooth or teeth are out of alignment, carefully done recontouring allows for a repositioning of the teeth, resulting in a look that historically could only be achieved by the use of braces or aligners. ...

Do you need more polished casual pieces for activities with the grandkids? Did you buy an RV and find you need clothing for camping? Perhaps you feel as though you are too casual when attending luncheons or game night with friends. It's easier to focus on one or two areas of your wardrobe that are lacking alignment with your current lifestyle. ...

As new research highlights the role of underlying sleep disorders, hearing loss and macular degeneration on memory, it is imperative to adopt proactive successful aging care. All of this takes time, which traditional primary care visits do not allow for. It also requires a team, a village of geriatricians, geriatric pharmacists, social workers, nutritionists and audiologists, working together on a unified platform.  ...

Life expectancies have begun to decline in America, averaging 78.6 years. But you could boost your life expectancy to around 100 years if you adopted five healthy lifestyle habits. Find out more from a renowned 80-year-old geriatric specialist. ...

Don't be your own worst enemy. I see people (including myself) getting in their own way all the time. When we focus on ourselves and our abilities or vulnerabilities, we trip over ourselves. In contrast, when we focus on contributing to the solution and supporting the people around us, problem-solving and goal-setting become much more achievable. ...