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A 90-year-old Army veteran sat in shock, tears running down his face, hands shaking uncontrollably. He’d just gotten a phone call about a “medical emergency” involving his adult son; he…

Published: July 15, 2021   Sure, you know where Tappan Square is located, but do you know why the downtown square is name Tappan? (To honor New York City merchants,…

Published: July 9, 2021 When we were younger many of us tried to sock as much money as we could into 401(k)s and other traditional retirement savings accounts so we’d…

So, you’re thinking about downsizing. Or maybe you’ve already made the decision to move from a large home or dwelling to a smaller space, perhaps even a studio or one-bedroom…

Published: May 18, 2020 In 1979 when gas prices were high, Cleveland TV reporter Neil Zurcher started a travel series called “One Tank Trips,” featuring travel destinations that Northeast Ohioans…

Published: August 11, 2020 Visiting our country’s 62 National Parks has always been a healthy pastime embraced by young and old. Thankfully, COVID-19 hasn’t dampened our enthusiasm. The National Park…

There is a general misunderstanding that, as we age, we have to give up the activities and hobbies we love. This is simply not true. It is often the case…

Published: June 30, 2021 Ohio is home to lots of exciting and diverse hiking and biking trails along Lake Erie, the Ohio River and all parts in between. But did…

Understanding how Medicare works and what it does and does not cover is not easy. It’s a complicated, often subjective system with myriad conditions, stipulations, and no one-size-fits-all situations. “Medicare…