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The landmark exhibit showcases more than 60 never-before-seen personal items brought to America by survivors of the Holocaust and genocide. The objects are as everyday as a baby doll and a black suitcase, and as symbolic as a young mother’s cookbook and a wedding announcement — saved by local Survivors from genocides around the world. ...

It is natural in our later years to reflect on things more meaningful than material blessings. Contemplating the end of the runway, we might ask of ourselves, “Did I make a difference?” “Was it worth it to the world for my being here?” Though we may feel invisible and meaningless to the vast world around us, the weight we bring to a chosen mission is essential to the eventual breakthrough that will bring a better world to those who follow us. ...

One out of every 20 older adults in the U.S. is a victim of financial exploitation, losing an average of $80,000 to $186,000. Nearly half of these crimes are committed by someone the older adult knows and trusts, like a relative or caregiver. See why it’s critical to protect older adults from financial exploitation. ...

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. ...

Ageism has come to the forefront during the COVID-19 pandemic, where older people have tended to be lumped into the same category. Greater Cleveland Volunteers is spotlighting the ways ageism seeps into society and offers tips to combat the discrimination. ...

Tiger. Elephant. Dolphin. Bulldozer. Lawnmower. Snowplow. Helicopter. Free-Range. Lighthouse.  What do all of these have in common? They’re all trending parenting styles. The current generation of parents may be authoritarian, authoritative, permissive or neglectful, just as in our day, but the labels have changed. Deciphering today’s terms can reveal the motivations behind the parenting approach you see from your children or in other families you know. You may even recognize your own parenting style(s) along the way. ...

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). ...

It's not over. Masks and social distancing will be with us for some time. And it can be difficult to communicate with people when our mouths are covered and we're standing farther apart than we did in pre-pandemic times. Clear communication is especially challenging for those with hearing loss. September is National Deaf Awareness Month. Try these practical tips and strategies that help when talking with everyone; especially with those with hearing loss.  ...