Our educator’s toolkit is a great way to introduce our many programs to a new audience and show them that our programs help people other than retirees. Understanding how Social Security helps wounded warriors, survivors, children, and adults with disabilities can teach students to have greater empathy, provide a path to inspired learning, and increase awareness of programs that can provide financial security.

For older adults, it is crucial to keep a healthy weight to avoid diseases and conditions as a consequence of aging. Through a personalized diet, sufficient fiber and protein intake, and eating a variety of fruits and vegetables, you can maintain your health as a senior.

The autumnal equinox signifies the official end of summer and the beginning of the “time of winding down.” There are a couple of practices that are especially well-suited to this time of year and outSPOKEn Cyclist blogger Diane Jenks highly recommends yoga.  

Student loan debt is not just holding back young adults. It’s increasingly an issue for older people, sending many of them into default and threatening retirement plans for some. In fact, people aged 60 and older are the fastest growing age segment of the student loan market, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Knowing when to apply for Medicare is very important! You must apply during your limited initial enrollment period.  If you’re eligible for Medicare at age 65, your initial enrollment period begins three months before your 65th birthday and ends three months after that date. If you miss your initial enrollment period, you may have to pay a higher monthly premium. The good news is, you can apply online.

Welcome to the digital edition of Northeast Ohio Boomer's latest magazine issue! Our Sept./Oct.'22 cover story features Jim Porter, President of Canton's Pro Football Hall of Fame. Inside, our pages are filled with lively stories about people, events and places that make Better Living After 50 here in Northeast Ohio. Pick up your print magazine on newsstands in your neighborhood.