If you're on Medicare, you know that it's open enrollment season from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. But few people take the time to review their plans and compare them to their health needs and prescriptions. A bit of digging and comparison shopping can save you money.

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The Social Security Administration has a program that supports career development for people ages 18 to 64 who receive Social Security disability benefits and want to work.

If you need a little infusion of fun, head to Boomer Bash East in beautiful Aurora for our groovin' Sock Hop! Come on out to The Bertram Inn from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, October  13. Check out our line-up of entertainment and buy your tickets now!

We've got a terrific recap of the Proven Winners’ Grand Garden Show on Mackinac Island in Michigan from our garden blogger Donna Hessel. It's just the antidote we need as the garden season winds down. Enjoy!

What are you reading? Does your mind go blank when someone asks that question? Worse yet, does it go blank because you’re not reading anything at all?

Recently, a local home repair business contacted Better Business Bureau (BBB®) Serving Greater Cleveland about a fake check scam. To prevent becoming a victim of check fraud, BBB warns consumers and businesses alike to be wary of situations where a third party is trying to obtain immediate payment from cashed funds or is overpaying by check and requiring quick reimbursement.