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YMCA Fitness for Active Older Adults

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Thrive
June 12, 2023
We all know that staying physically active is vital at every age. If you're looking for a place to start (or continue) your fitness journey, then check out your local branch of the YMCA of Greater Cleveland. ...
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Musical Comedy, Programs Highlight Alzheimer’s Awareness

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Thrive
May 31, 2023
There are 493,000 people caring for 220,000 Ohioans aged 65 and older living with Alzheimer's disease, according to the Alzheimer's Association. The number of Ohioans living with Alzheimer's is expected to increase to 250,000 by 2025. ...
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Caregiving & Mental Health Pose Unique Stresses

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Thrive
May 25, 2023
May is Mental Health Month, a good time to remember the 11 million Americans, including 493,000 in Ohio, who give of themselves to provide unpaid care for those living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. ...
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A Good Death 

By Jennifer Beach
May 25, 2023
Today, much of the information coming at us focuses on living well and staying as young we can. As we all work hard to age well, we also need to focus on dying well. This counters our current culture. In fact, many of us have difficulty even thinking about death, let alone talking and preparing for it.   ...
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Name That Goal

By Michael Ungar
May 18, 2023
Having goals is important. Without a "destination," there is no way to chart a path. Goals help keep us motivated and on track. So take your vague fitness wishes and turn them into achievable goals that will enrich your life. ...
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Brain Games: New Words from Old

By Kathryn Kilpatrick, M.A.
May 11, 2023
Here’s a fun exercise: Remove one letter from each word to form a new word. Seems easy, right? Maybe, maybe not.  ...
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Solo Agers: Alone & Prepared

By Jennifer Beach
May 11, 2023
Going through a medical event and or a multitude of situations as we age can be challenging, but solo aging is a different situation and more common than we may realize.    ...
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Skin-Deep Sun Safety

By Compiled by NEO Thrive Staff from Outside Sources
May 11, 2023
We all did it. Slathering baby oil and iodine on our smooth skin, hoping for a fast tan, taking midday sun baths, spending hours poolside, and wearing as little as possible, save for the occasional dab of Coppertone lotion. And don’t forget the tanning beds. ...
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