Category: 100 Year Stories

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

Dr. Eric Plasker 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

Dr. Eric Plasker 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

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

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

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

Dr. Eric Plasker January 24, 2023

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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

Dr. Eric Plasker 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

Dr. Eric Plasker January 17, 2023

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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

Dr. Eric Plasker January 12, 2023

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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

Dr. Eric Plasker 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

Dr. Eric Plasker 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

Dr. Eric Plasker 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

Dr. Eric Plasker 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

100 Year Stories

Brits Looking Toward the 100 Year Lifestyle

The United Kingdom is launching a new initiative between Parliament and private industry. In a nutshell, the Brits are looking toward the 100 Year

Dr. Eric Plasker December 20, 2022

100 Year Stories

Today’s Centenarians

Unwavering, Relentless, and More Timely Than Ever Today’s centenarians are bewildered by their extended lives. They reached their milestone with no strategic plan or

Dr. Eric Plasker December 18, 2022