Spring 2026 Thrive Issue

Fear not, Northeast Ohio. The cold weather doesn’t last forever. It just seems that way, and the annual battle with precipitation will soon come to an end. Like so many, I was traumatized, thanks in part to a house on a corner lot in the secondary snow belt. That meant four times the area that had to be cleared when compared to my neighbors.  ...

Rose Marra Scotland just announced her retirement at the age of 100. She has been an arthritis water fitness instructor for the past 20 years at Hillcrest Family YMCA in Lyndhurst. You got that right. Rose was certified to become an aquatics instructor at the age of 80. She shares her secrets of vibrant longevity with us. ...

Pantone has chosen Pantone Cloud Dancer, a delicate, airy white, as the 2026 Color of the Year.  Unlike stark or clinical white, Cloud Dancer has a soft, billowy quality that evokes serenity, balance and clarity. This refined neutral works beautifully as a wardrobe foundation, allowing color, texture and silhouette to shine without overpowering your look. ...

Digital world personalities, YouTube influencers and social media are brimming with artificial intelligence (AI) promises and fear-mongering. My organic intelligence (OI) nudges me to write about anything else because my OI excels at contemplation, something AI can’t do. I will anyway. Here are my top picks for AI-embedded devices: smartwatches, hearing aids (HA) and cochlear implant (CI) processors. ...

Unless you’ve lived somewhere that’s nice all year-round, you may not appreciate the novelty of four distinct seasons. We can quibble about the unfairness of snow-to-sizzling weather, but almost nothing is better than spring’s brilliant outburst. Here’s our list of under-the-radar places to catch the season at its blooming best. ...

You’ve probably seen the phrase everywhere: all-inclusive vacation. It sounds simple. It sounds easy. But what does it actually mean? Where should you go? What’s included? And the biggest question: Is it right for you?  ...

Throw open your windows and let the fresh breezes of springtime bring new opportunities and inspirations your way. Our Spring 2026 issue of Northeast Ohio Thrive After 55 has what you’re looking for.

Our cover story reminds us of the valuable social connections we can make and keep when we join a small group with shared interests and community spirit. In this case, it’s the Center for Aging in the Digital World with founders Tak and Mely Sato.

Inspiration also comes with the story of 100-year-old Rose Scotland, who has taught aquatics at the Hillcrest Family YMCA for the past 20 years. She just announced her retirement, but she leaves us with words of wisdom for healthy aging.

We also tackle housing hurdles for middle-income seniors in our region: the challenges, intersecting issues and local solutions where folks can find the support they need.

And don’t forget our special line-up of columnists who cover everything from travel tips to style updates, caregiving issues, legal pathways and grandparenting fun, among other local news and upcoming events.

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Throw open your windows and let the fresh breezes of springtime bring new opportunities and inspirations your way. Our Spring 2026 issue of Northeast Ohio Thrive After 55 has what you're looking for. ...