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Recognizing the need for downsizing stewardship among local families with elders, Brian Sroub founded Operation Relo in 2018; he has since worked with thousands of families to manage the details involved with this transition. The company offers local, comprehensive downsizing services throughout Northeast Ohio, providing home clean-outs, internet estate sales, repairs, moves and real estate-related transactions. ...

Get in the Zone with Thrive’s Spring 2025 Issue

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We are very happy to unveil our refreshed magazine, Northeast Ohio Thrive After 55, with our premiere Spring 2025 issue. As our cover makes clear, we are embracing the concept of thriving beyond midlife with all-local, engaging articles about extending your healthspan, embarking on new travel adventures and grappling with AI. That's just the beginning. ...

Since we have control over 80% of our health and wellness outcomes, it’s up to each of us to integrate these principles for our own good. Even better is joining a community of like-minded folks who will help us to not only stay on track but offer joy along the journey. ...

If loneliness is the problem, the remedy is to build social resilience, master new skills and relearn others. You read that correctly: re-learning skills includes one we probably never thought of as a skill when we were younger: making friends. ...

Somewhere between my shoulder and fingers, I’ve lost that ability. I’ve started keeping a set of channel locks nearby, which may get promoted to the kitchen drawer to save crucial steps. The way my hand strength is going, I’m getting paranoid about other body parts. ...

The season is a time of renewal, and what better way to welcome spring weather than spending quality time with your grandkids? As the temperatures (slowly) climb and the days get longer, now’s the perfect opportunity to go outside and celebrate together. Whether you’re looking to bond over nature, crafts or simple activities, here are some great ways to make the most of this vibrant season. ...

I don’t hoard or keep everything I come across, but l think we can all look back at a time when we wished we hadn’t thrown something out. After the holidays, we look ahead to spring cleaning; the annual purge where so much finds its way to secondhand shops or the curb. My advice: Proceed with caution. ...