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2 weeks ago | 
northeastohiothrive.com | Marie Elium
If you want a colorful and exciting introduction to birdwatching or experience the annual thrill of spring migration, head to Lake Erie’s marshes in the next few weeks. May is go time for birds and the lake’s shoreline is a lively resting place for millions of birds making their trek north from their winter homes in the Caribbean, South and Central America.
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3 weeks ago | 
northeastohiothrive.com | Marie Elium
At a recent doctor’s appointment, my provider asked me about how much alcohol I drink. Honestly, it depends. My husband and I host patio cocktail parties in the summer. We hit a winery now and then. I’m a big fan of holiday mimosas. No big deal; I can take it or leave it. But as a 65-year-old with a history of cancer, the statistics were clear and worth a warning. Her advice: don’t drink at all, or limit yourself to an occasional cocktail. Margarita Mondays are going to have to be alcohol-free for me.
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1 month ago | 
northeastohiothrive.com | Marie Elium
Weather in Northeast Ohio can change quickly. Below are weather and emergency alert resources for older adults and seniors in Greater Cleveland, Akron and Northeast Ohio. If you know of additional services or places that should be added, send your suggestions to. Find more 55+ resources at our Thrive Directory.
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1 month ago | 
northeastohiothrive.com | Marie Elium
We got a call yesterday that my mother-in-law was back in the hospital. At 91, both she and my father-in-law struggle with complicated health issues. Her goal is to return to their apartment, but she’ll likely need additional care. She’s not sick enough for an extended hospital stay, but not healthy enough to manage on her own. It’s a familiar scenario for many of us with aging loved ones. Even with the benefit of financial stability, finding care can be complicated.
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1 month ago | 
northeastohiothrive.com | Marie Elium
Holden Forests & Gardens will recognize reaching its 5-year goal of planting and caring for 15,000 trees in Northeast Ohio with a special People for Trees celebration Arbor Day Week (April 21-26). The celebration includes free admission days, talks with People for Trees volunteers, tours and special events. ]Celebration Week! Holden Forests & Gardens celebrates the planting and care of trees every day of the year, but especially during April when spring is in the air.
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1 month ago | 
northeastohiothrive.com | Marie Elium
EDITOR’S NOTEBy Marie EliumNot to brag, but among my friends, I’m known as the strong one. I dug a three-foot-deep pond in my garden and hauled toddler-sized rocks to line it. I carry 50-pound bags of chicken feed and single-handedly flip our king-size mattress twice a year. All that strength means I have an impressive Spanx collection to reshape what I prefer to call muscles (a matter of semantics during my annual physical). But by golly, I can lift and move heavy things, body mass index aside.
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1 month ago | 
northeastohiothrive.com | Marie Elium
Wild Animal RescueHold On, We’ve Got Bird FluWe’re in the rescue-baby-animal season; translation: “abandoned” fawns, fledgling birds on the ground, exposed bunny nests, and snakes on the patio. Here’s the short answer from wildlife rehabbers: It’s best to leave nature alone. A doe often parks her well-camouflaged fawn in a safe place for the day. Bird parents feed fledglings until they can fend for themselves. Cover up the rabbit nest. A snake will move on with a quick squirt of a garden hose.
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2 months ago | 
northeastohiothrive.com | Marie Elium
Submitted by Ben RoseResearchers at the Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging are looking for families with African American individuals either living with dementia and/or caring for a loved one with dementia to participate in virtual focus groups to help us adapt the SHARE for Dementia Program for families within the African American community. Participants will review program materials and take part in a moderated focus group lasting about 90 minutes. They will receive $25 for their time.
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Feb 14, 2025 | 
northeastohiothrive.com | Marie Elium
It’s been a long, cold winter, and we’re not talking about the temperature. Those of us at Northeast Ohio Thrive After 55 are eager to get our magazine back in your hands after retiring the Boomer magazine name in November. The good news is that spring is coming and that means Thrive’s first issue will be arriving soon, too. Look for it at your favorite places (libraries, senior centers, Marc’s, Discount Drug Mart and others) in late March and at our Bash event March 27 in Westlake.
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Feb 13, 2025 | 
northeastohiothrive.com | Marie Elium
The Cuyahoga County Fiscal Office is once again hosting Great Estates Program outreach events to help residents avoid unnecessary costs and delays when settling an estate. The program provides guidance and documents for real estate, bank accounts, motor vehicles, and other personal property to ensure that assets are passed directly to the intended beneficiary. Information on the importance of trusts in estate planning will also be discussed.
