Eileen Kramer has been dancing through life for 108 years now…and counting. This Australian dancer and “all-around creative powerhouse” began dancing 90 years
Jean Bailey, 102, has been a fitness instructor for three years. She’s got the moves and enthusiastically guides others four times a week in
“Growing old may be the only event in life that is both desired and feared,” according to Diane Halpern, former president of the American
Even 10 years ago it wouldn’t have been likely that you’d find an article asking 100 centenarians from around the world for their
So here’s a really interesting story – or two. Centenarian Robert “Bob” Gast from Warsaw, Indiana first appeared in a story about how
Helen Malicki made big plans for her 100th birthday party. She and 99 of her closest friends will be celebrating a life filled
When interviewed by her local paper a day before her 100th birthday, Mary T. Alexander told the reporter, “I’m not like a lot of
According to a 2023 UN Report entitled “Leaving No One Behind In An Ageing World,” our shared future is of a world that is
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt is truly one of a kind. She’s a 103-year-old nun who wakes up at 5 a.m. and starts her day
Some people consider themselves lucky to live to 74. Stanley Sacks has been practicing law for that long. And at 100 years old, he
Centenarian Steve Gatensbury has written and self-published 36 books since his retirement in 1989. They range from historical to poetry. Clearly, Steve is a
“I’m glad I’m responsible for something good.” That was Adele Samuelson’s response when asked about her sense of humor that has been passed down
February is National Senior Independence Month. The people who created this month did so to “allow senior citizens and community members to share resources
The game of bowls or lawn bowling in England can be traced back to the 12th century. Today it’s even more popular among young
If that isn’t love, then what is? Love was in the air when San Francisco 49ers’ George Kittle brought his grandmother on the field
Clarence Arens is very clear. For this centenarian, getting up every morning and moving makes him value the day. He starts his day by
What else can I do to contribute to society? That’s the question Peter Davies asked himself. The answer was volunteer helping children at a
When Gloria Weberg turned 100, what did she do to celebrate? She got a tattoo. Or, rather, another tattoo. The fact is, Gloria got
At this time, countries have an unprecedented opportunity to create aging societies based on healthy longevity. Clearly, benefitting both old and young. These are
According to 100-year-old Marlys Mueller, kicking up your heels, or specifically in her case, square dancing, is one of the keys to healthy longevity.
Centenarian Major General Thomas F. Rew is a pilot, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, a dear friend to many, and a lifelong athlete. He is
Pen pals Celesta Byrne and Geoff Banks celebrated their 100th birthdays with their first Zoom video call. They were also celebrating 84 years of
Opal Friesen jumps up and down on her trampoline every morning. In fact, that included the morning of her 100th birthday. She believes
“As long as our fingers remain busy in doing work, our mind will stay active and our body youthful and this is key
According to Dr. Elliott Lasser, centenarian, most people know he lives on the sunny side of the street. And he’s not just talking
Granddaughter Tamara Fleming recounted that her home was the last sale that Mary Witham made in her long career as a realtor. After
Who would have thought that Millie the alpaca would be the answer to 106-year-old Elma’s birthday wish? But that’s exactly what happened. Elma
“She does walk two or three miles a day so doing a 5K isn’t that big a deal,” said Chuck Roberts. Who was he
Bessie Hendricks is a walking, talking history textbook. She is 115, making her the oldest living person in America and the fourth oldest
Are you hibernating this winter? Are you basking in the holiday feeling? Or are you thinking ahead to the New Year and ready
