100 Year Stories
Life’s a Circus!
Three months before her 100th birthday, Annie Duplock, former circus worker, checked an item off her bucket list. She took center stage at the Zippos
Dr. Eric Plasker
June 8, 2023
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100 Year Stories
As Independent as Ever
Vincent Dransfield drives himself when he runs his errands. He cooks for himself, does his own chores, and walks between the basement, first, and
Dr. Eric Plasker
June 1, 2023
100 Year Stories
Another Good Reason for Good Posture
As if there weren’t already enough, here’s another good reason for good posture! Scientists in Japan conducted a study regarding older people’s posture and
Dr. Eric Plasker
May 29, 2023
100 Year Stories
His First 100
Joe Laird is a cool guy with an amazing sense of humor. Turning 100 hasn’t changed any of that. Joe says he’s celebrating
Dr. Eric Plasker
May 25, 2023
100 Year Stories
Her Liver is 100
Sally Jacobson just had a birthday party for her liver. Sally is only 78, but her liver is 100 years old. Really. If
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May 23, 2023
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Established 1923
Maurine Loopstra proudly wears her new post workout jersey that reads “Maurine 100 Established 1923.” Maurine turned 100 on a Tuesday. On Wednesday she
Dr. Eric Plasker
May 18, 2023
100 Year Stories
Just Smile
When asked about his life, Angelo Capritta says, “I just smile about all the different things that happened to me.” At 100 years old, this
Dr. Eric Plasker
May 11, 2023
100 Year Stories
Instagram’s Dancing Nana
On Instagram she’s known as the dancing nana. Whether she’s doing the tush push at a family wedding or tap dancing at a local
Dr. Eric Plasker
May 4, 2023
100 Year Stories
Let’s Enjoy Life Together
María Branyas Morera lived through two world wars, the Spanish civil war, the 1918 flu pandemic, and Covid. She made headlines shortly after her 113th
Dr. Eric Plasker
April 27, 2023
100 Year Stories
100 Harvests and Counting
Earl Mallinger has been involved in harvests since the age of 3 or 4. That puts him at 100 harvests and counting. Earl is 105,
Dr. Eric Plasker
April 20, 2023
100 Year Stories
Dancing Through Life
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
Dr. Eric Plasker
April 13, 2023
100 Year Stories
She’s Got the Moves
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
Dr. Eric Plasker
April 6, 2023
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Desired and Feared
“Growing old may be the only event in life that is both desired and feared,” according to Diane Halpern, former president of the American
Dr. Eric Plasker
April 2, 2023
100 Year Stories
The Wisdom of 100 Centenarians
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
Dr. Eric Plasker
March 30, 2023
100 Year Stories
Service Above Self
So here’s a really interesting story – or two. Centenarian Robert “Bob” Gast from Warsaw, Indiana first appeared in a story about how
Dr. Eric Plasker
March 23, 2023
100 Year Stories
Partying with Her Chiropractor
Helen Malicki made big plans for her 100th birthday party. She and 99 of her closest friends will be celebrating a life filled
Dr. Eric Plasker
March 16, 2023
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Not Like a Lot of People
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
Dr. Eric Plasker
March 9, 2023
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Our Shared Future?
According to a 2023 UN Report entitled “Leaving No One Behind In An Ageing World,” our shared future is of a world that is
Dr. Eric Plasker
March 5, 2023
100 Year Stories
Adaptability is My Superpower
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 with
Dr. Eric Plasker
March 2, 2023
100 Year Stories
Still Motivated, Still Curious
Some people consider themselves lucky to live to 74. Stanley Sacks has been practicing law for that long. And at 100 years old, he is
Dr. Eric Plasker
February 28, 2023
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A Story to Tell
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 man
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February 23, 2023
100 Year Stories
Responsible for Something Good
“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 through
Dr. Eric Plasker
February 21, 2023
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How Do You Define Independent?
February is National Senior Independence Month. The people who created this month did so to “allow senior citizens and community members to share resources that
Dr. Eric Plasker
February 19, 2023
100 Year Stories
One Passionate Player
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
Dr. Eric Plasker
February 16, 2023
100 Year Stories
If That Isn’t Love…
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
Dr. Eric Plasker
February 13, 2023
100 Year Stories
Value the Day
Clarence Arens is very clear. For this centenarian, getting up every morning and moving makes him value the day. He starts his day by
Dr. Eric Plasker
February 9, 2023
100 Year Stories
What Else Can I Do?
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
Dr. Eric Plasker
February 7, 2023
100 Year Stories
Gloria Got a Tattoo
When Gloria Weberg turned 100, what did she do to celebrate? She got a tattoo. Or, rather, another tattoo. The fact is, Gloria got
Dr. Eric Plasker
February 2, 2023
100 Year Stories
Benefitting Old and Young
At this time, countries have an unprecedented opportunity to create aging societies based on healthy longevity. Clearly, benefitting both old and young. These are
Dr. Eric Plasker
January 31, 2023
100 Year Stories
Kicking Up Your Heels
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.
Dr. Eric Plasker
January 26, 2023