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There's an app for that! Here's a creative way to raise funds for a great cause while enjoying a socially distanced scavenger hunt at your own pace. Register now for the Community Partnership on Aging scavenger hunt/fundraiser, Random Acts of Fun, to be held September 12-22. ...

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.  ...

Social media is still used as a fun distraction for some people and taking a Facebook quiz may seem like a harmless way to pass the time. But are you giving away more information than you think? Beware of this sneaky social media scam. ...

Too many times, adult children struggle – not only with the grief of losing a parent – but also in putting together the financial puzzle their parents may have left for them. Unlike a puzzle that comes with the picture to solve, children often are left with pieces that don’t seem to fit together and are both frustrating and costly to manage. ...

Our July/August issue, which comes out this week, has stories ranging from home winemaking to local Alzheimer's research. And our cover has a special surprise: a Cleveland-area musician who's left his mark world-wide with a nod to his deep Northeast Ohio roots. ...

If you want to make a gift to family members but have exceeded the annual gifting limit, there is another way. Payments for a family member’s education or health care expenses are exempt from the gift tax. ...

Have you noticed? Kayaking is the over-50-friendly way to get a bit of exercise and explore Northeast Ohio's gentle rivers and scenic lakes. Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a perfect way to get your feet wet, so to speak, with kayaking. You can paddle the Cuyahoga River and ride a train back to your car, much like their bike & train excursions. ...

Have you noticed? We've had a terrific spring, and Northeast Ohio's lovely early season-blooming trees are a big part of what's made this season unusually beautiful. Show your appreciation by celebrating Arbor Day; plant a tree. ...