100 Year Stories
Longevity Runs in Her Family
Elizabeth Francis set a few records as she celebrated her birthday. She became the oldest living person in Texas, the second oldest in
Dr. Eric Plasker
September 21, 2023
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Becoming a Least Vulnerable Person – 2023
This article was originally published during 2020. Since then, the threat of the pandemic, and the flow of information about variants has been
Dr. Eric Plasker
September 17, 2023
100 Year Stories
Not Close to Shooting His Age
Avid golfers often talk about shooting their age. If you score at or below your age for ideally 18 holes – that’s impressive!
Dr. Eric Plasker
September 14, 2023
100 Year Stories
Flying High
John Hartness has been flying high since he was 16 years old. So, it’s no wonder that he took to the sky to
Dr. Eric Plasker
September 7, 2023
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Inherently Good
Inherently Good The imagination is a powerful force of life. Great men and women of the past have always held their wonderful, human imagination to
100 Year Lifestyle
September 5, 2023
100 Year Stories
Colette’s Secrets
Colette Maze is a 109-year-old French pianist. Not was, is. She plays passionately and well, and Debussy no less. Debussy is known as
Dr. Eric Plasker
August 31, 2023
100 Year Stories
Couldn’t Stay Retired
Jayne Burns tried, but she just couldn’t stay retired. This past accountant has been working as a fabric cutter for the last 26
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August 24, 2023
100 Year Stories
An Old Friend
He’s being referred to as a “veteran U.S. diplomat” and an “old friend” of the Chinese. They are talking about how Henry Kissinger
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August 17, 2023
100 Year Stories
Someone Who Generates Love
At the age of 10, Joan Carulla had an epiphany. He vowed to become un generador de amor – someone who generates love.
Dr. Eric Plasker
August 10, 2023
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Sage-ing, Not Aging
The Swiss psychiatrist and founder of Analytical Psychology, Carl Jung, was known for seeing the mystical, metaphorical, archetypical, and cyclical aspects of life.
Dr. Eric Plasker
August 8, 2023
100 Year Stories
Just Go Ahead and Do It
Dorothy Pointer is living her life today pretty much the same way she always has. According to Dorothy, “If I feel like doing
Dr. Eric Plasker
August 3, 2023
100 Year Stories
Do Yourself a Favor, Enjoy Everything
Mildred Kirschenbaum is an advice giving social media star. She’s got over 2.1 million views on TikTok and her Instagram posts have gone
Dr. Eric Plasker
July 27, 2023
100 Year Stories
It’s Your Choice
According to nonagenarian Joy Ryan, “It’s your choice whether you’re going to have a grumpy day or a sunny day. So smile at
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July 20, 2023
100 Year Stories
High Stakes World of Poker
In the high stakes world of poker, Chris Moneymaker is considered the man to beat. However, at the Palm Beach Kennel Club annual
Dr. Eric Plasker
July 13, 2023
100 Year Stories
Unwavering Commitment
Cliff Byfield is a legend. He’s renowned for his unwavering commitment to the timeless beauty and artistry of classic cars. Unquestionable, he is
Dr. Eric Plasker
July 6, 2023
100 Year Stories
The Women are Crushing It!
When it comes to healthy longevity, the women are crushing it! Ruth Sweedler, 103, has her big sister Shirley Hodes, 106, showing her the
Dr. Eric Plasker
June 29, 2023
100 Year Stories
Believing by Default
We are all guilty of constantly thinking. Few of us can deny that our mind is often in overdrive, and it takes a conscious
Dr. Eric Plasker
June 25, 2023
100 Year Stories
Rachmaninov’s Last Living Student
Ruth Slenczynska is the pianist believed to be Rachmaninov’s last living student. She began playing the piano at the age of 4. Impressive. She just
Dr. Eric Plasker
June 22, 2023
100 Year Stories
Found Her Voice at 93
Dr. Gladys McGarey just turned 102 and had her 10th book published. The Well-Lived Life: A 102-Year-Old Doctor’s Six Secrets to Health and Happiness at
Dr. Eric Plasker
June 15, 2023
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
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June 8, 2023
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
100 Year Stories
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