Stories of Strength may be about organizations or individuals who stepped up to overcome challenges and make sure older adults’ needs were met, but they can also be about how individuals reached out and connected to one another when connection meant more than anything. These are the stories that demonstrate the beneficial link between older adults and their communities.

Gardening is more popular than ever these days. You might think that gardening stays pretty much the same from year to year. While there will always be perennials, annuals and veggies, there are some new approaches to gardening worth considering, such as sustainable gardening, virtual gardening, or container gardening.

Our Grammy on the Go columnist spends a lot of time visiting playgrounds with her two sets of twin grandchildren. She says, "It seems like most of the communities in Northeast Ohio have playgrounds that are now open and the grandkids are yearning to make up lost time, playing and visiting with their friends. We have a few favorites I’d like to share that we will definitely try to get to this summer."

In recent years, brain games have turned into a multibillion-dollar industry. In 2018 alone, people spent 1.9 billion dollars on brain game apps, a four-fold increase from 2012. This figure is projected to rise with the growing trend of brain games and the popularity of health and fitness in the past year. But what, exactly, are brain games?

Here's what the Boomer Bash is all about: It's our opportunity to engage with our readers on a personal level, enjoy a fun time together, and help participants to learn about local resources that can help us all achieve "Better Living after 50." Read on for more details!

There’s probably been a time in your life when you’ve wondered, “Can I do this online instead of visiting a Social Security office?” The answer is more than likely "yes," and you can find more information about online services at ssa.gov/onlineservices.