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
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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
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March 16, 2023
100 Year Stories
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
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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
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
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February 28, 2023
100 Year Stories
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
100 Year Stories
Survive Against All Odds
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
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January 24, 2023
100 Year Stories
84 Years of Letter Writing
Pen pals Celesta Byrne and Geoff Banks celebrated their 100th birthdays with their first Zoom video call. They were also celebrating 84 years of
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January 19, 2023
100 Year Stories
Built to Move
Opal Friesen jumps up and down on her trampoline every morning. In fact, that included the morning of her 100th birthday. She believes
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January 17, 2023
100 Year Stories
Busy Fingers
“As long as our fingers remain busy in doing work, our mind will stay active and our body youthful and this is key
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January 12, 2023
100 Year Stories
Sunny Side of the Street
According to Dr. Elliott Lasser, centenarian, most people know he lives on the sunny side of the street. And he’s not just talking
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January 10, 2023
100 Year Stories
Retired at 90
Granddaughter Tamara Fleming recounted that her home was the last sale that Mary Witham made in her long career as a realtor. After
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January 5, 2023
100 Year Stories
Millie the Alpaca
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
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January 3, 2023
100 Year Stories
5K Isn’t That Big a Deal
“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
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December 29, 2022
100 Year Stories
Walking, Talking History Textbook
Bessie Hendricks is a walking, talking history textbook. She is 115, making her the oldest living person in America and the fourth oldest
Dr. Eric Plasker
December 27, 2022
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Your Next Big Thing
Are you hibernating this winter? Are you basking in the holiday feeling? Or are you thinking ahead to the New Year and ready
Dr. Eric Plasker
December 25, 2022
100 Year Stories
Lots to See!
“Don’t stop just because you’re getting older. There’s lots of places to go, lots of places to see, lots of places to experience.” Those
Dr. Eric Plasker
December 22, 2022