When this year’s “Superman” movie hit theaters, Northeast Ohio residents saw more than just the Man of Steel; they saw Cleveland streets and buildings because part of the film was shot here. It makes sense that Superman returned to Cleveland. After all, it’s the birthplace of the action hero. Thrive’s pop culture columnist, Mike Olszewski, tells us how Glenville’s Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster created Superman in 1933, how they, and Cleveland, lost the comic book hero, and how the city is reclaiming its arguably most famous creation.

Mike Olszewski is a veteran Cleveland radio host and personality. He and his wife, Janice, are the authors of books about Cleveland TV, rock and roll, radio and other topics. Mike is Thrive’s Pop Culture Chronicles columnist. You can reach him at [email protected].

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Thrive editor Marie Elium interviews our travel columnist, Kathy Yarian of Fairview Park, to talk about the pros and cons of travel insurance. Spoiler alert: There are far more pros than cons with this one.

Kathy is an independent travel advisor for Prestige Travel Leaders. You can reach her at 440-779-4060, through her website travelleaders.com/agent/355867 or follow her on Facebook at facebook.com/kathy.yarian5/.

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Kathryn Kilpatrick, M.A., is a speech-language pathologist, geriatric communication consultant and memory fitness coach. In addition to her roles as author of NEO Boomer magazine’s Brain Games column and this website’s blog, Aging and Life Enhancement, she is a national motivational speaker and the author of more than 35 products. Currently, she is focusing on her geriatric life enhancement consulting practice and educational programs to enhance the quality of life of older adults, including memory fitness and brain health. Visit connectionsincommunication.com.

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If you or a loved one has too much stuff or is considering a move, then you’ll like what Hilary Mason King has to say. She founded Creative Moves, a Northeast Ohio-based company that uses kindness and creativity to help older adults make difficult moves with confidence and hope.

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Nancy Dzurnak is the program manager for Greater Cleveland Volunteers, a non-profit organization that recruits and matches the skills and talents of volunteers ages 18 and older to more than 100 nonprofit agencies in Northeast Ohio. We talk about the benefits of volunteering, both for organizations and for the people doing the volunteering, plus how to get started.

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Four out of 10 people will get cancer; if it’s not you, then chances are, it will be someone you know or love. The Gathering Place offers support to people who are currently dealing with cancer.

The Gathering Place’s programs are vast, most are offered virtually and with two facilities (in Beachwood and Westlake), and it serves people throughout Northeast Ohio. And did we mention that everything is free?

Meet Beth Bennett, chief program officer for The Gathering Place. Northeast Ohio Boomer editor Marie Elium talks with Beth about the many programs offered through The Gathering Place and how to support someone with cancer.

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Does your head enter a room a few seconds before the rest of your body? Do you have difficulty keeping your balance? If so, then you’ll be interested in our latest podcast guest, Michael Ungar.

Wait. You didn’t know Boomer Magazine has a podcast? Yup. We’ve done a handful of episodes you can access through our website NortheastOhioBoomer.com, and soon from your favorite podcast platform. Go ahead, take a peek. We’ve covered a variety of topics so far.

Back to the fitness issue… Our guest, Michael Ungar, provides plenty of encouragement and practical tips for staying healthy and fit as we age. He also writes a blog for Boomer magazine (check our website), and owns At Home Senior Fitness, which serves Cleveland’s eastern suburbs. Michael is a Certified Personal Trainer, a Functional Aging Specialist and a rabbi. His website is athomeseniorfitness.net.

Pop on over to our podcasts, see what our bloggers have been up to, and thanks for reading Northeast Ohio Boomer.

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Jennifer Beach has spent more than 25 years working with older adults and their families as they navigate the caregiving maze. And what a maze it is.

Most older persons with long-term care needs (65 percent) rely exclusively on family and friends to provide assistance. Nearly one in three family caregivers caring for seniors are themselves age 65 or older. Most are women.

Jennifer Beach established her practice Advocate for Elders in Rocky River in 2010. She’s a licensed Social worker and an Advanced Aging Life Care professional. She also is the author of our magazine’s Caregiving corner and has a blog on our website northeasstohioboomer.com

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