Want to know more about where to go, what to do and how to approach the best of living in Northeast Ohio? Take a deep dive into our Thrive blogs, where our bloggers help you to “Thrive After 55,” with their expert advice. Whether you want to know more about brain health, caregiving, careers/life planning, encore careers, fashion, fitness, fighting fraud, gardening, grandparenting, nostalgia, pet care, retirement benefits, longevity and more, these trusted local experts share their insights.
Northeast Ohio Thrive showcases a growing cadre of local professionals and commentators on relevant topics for our readers.
Find answers to your questions, inspiration to motivate you, resources to support you, tips to inform you… and so much more!
Note: All opinions expressed by our bloggers represent their own personal/professional viewpoints; not to be construed as the perspective of Northeast Ohio Thrive publishing, editorial or advertising personnel.
Enjoy and check back often!
This Valentine’s Day, take time to remind your loved ones that Social Security helps people in all stages of life. Online services provide easy and convenient ways to learn about and apply for benefits. ...
Read more
Who do you think of when you hear the phrase “man’s best friend”? Your dog? Your cat? These buddies are with us through thick and thin, adding joy and laughter — and a whole lot of other benefits — to our lives. ...
Read more
This year’s Cleveland Auto Show is Friday, February 24 through Sunday, March 5. Why take the grandkids to the Auto Show? A car show is a world of sights, sounds and smells that can never be re-created by a video game or social network. ...
Read more
Financial education helps people learn about savings, credit and loans. It also helps prepare people for life changes to weather the unexpected. Retirement shouldn't fall into the "unexpected" category. After all, we've probably thought about it and talked about it for years. Then all of a sudden, it's here. Don't let it catch you off guard.
...
Read more
When snow covers the ground and the winter winds blow, how do small mammals survive? Many hibernate when the temperatures drop, and finding secure shelter is essential. For tips on how humans can provide wildlife with winter habitats, read on. ...
Read more
Better Business Bureau® Serving Greater Cleveland (BBB®) has released its local Top Ten Scams of 2022, compiled from reports by local consumers. Creeping inflation and the economic aftermath of the pandemic both affected the proliferation and types of scams reported to BBB in 2022. ...
Read more
“Self-care” refers to the active role we take for our own happiness and well-being. Part of self-care is having the knowledge and information to prioritize our whole health. Brain care is our self-care since it refers to the everyday things we do to support our optimal brain health and wellness. And BRAIN CARE is an acrostic we can use to understand the basic tenets of self-care that support our mind, body and spirit. ...
Read more
Scams to steal your personal information are at an all-time high. It's important to safeguard important personal documents such as your Social Security card. Keeping your card at home reduces the risk of loss or theft and helps you keep your information safe. ...
Read more
