Summer Thrive 2026

We've got a bushel basket full of fresh stories to share in this magazine issue. As you can see, we spotlight Memphis Kiddie Park on the cover, the nation's oldest park of its kind. In the feature story, you will meet new owner Scott Wintner, whose grandfather established this classic park in the 1950s. ...

Aging in Place. The concept seems straightforward: Stay in the home you bought decades ago rather than downsizing and moving to a 55+ community or a residential healthcare facility. But over time, this assumption has become oversimplified and outdated. ...

Hydration does far more than just quench our thirst. Our brain is made up of 75% water, meaning even a tiny 1–2% drop in hydration can trigger brain fog, fatigue, headaches, muscle cramps, changes in blood pressure and heart function, and a severe lack of focus, to name a few. Yet, most of us walk around chronically underhydrated without realizing it. ...

People my age complain about the humidity and heat like it’s their hobby, marking time until autumn rolls in. Summer goes by too quickly for me; I get anxious when the light shifts in August and I hear the marching band practicing at the high school up the road. ...

A simple will or joint ownership often leaves your carefully built legacy vulnerable to common yet devastating pitfalls — specifically, the four great threats: divorce, death, lawsuits and poor spending habits. ...

Many who take their grandkids to Memphis Kiddie Park climbed on these same rides themselves when they were young. They've aged while the iconic park remains locked in time, a joy-filled throwback celebrating the twin treasures of childhood and summertime. ...

Presented as part of Triumph: Benjamin Rose Celebrates You, Benjamin Rose’s annual luncheon and community fair, the Golden Achievement Awards honor Northeast Ohioans aged 60 and older who have achieved distinction in their profession, community leadership or volunteer service. ...

GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy, and GLP-1/GIP medications like Mounjaro and Zepbound are changing how physicians think about weight loss, diabetes and chronic disease prevention. For many older adults, these medications may offer other meaningful advantages, too. ...