100 Year Stories
Friendship Knows No Age
Judy Gaman never thought she’d have a centenarian as a best friend. But as Judy found out, friendship knows no age. Lucille Fleming was
Dr. Eric Plasker
September 22, 2022
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100 Year Stories
I Love You
“Our calls always end with ‘I love you,’” said Sam Goldstein. He’s sitting next to Violet Winter in his apartment as she smiles
Dr. Eric Plasker
September 20, 2022
100 Year Stories
American Red Cross’ Oldest Volunteer
At age 101, Betty Grenig is the American Red Cross’ oldest and longest-serving volunteer. She has been serving the nonprofit for over 80
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September 15, 2022
100 Year Stories
The Elders
The Elders are an independent group of global leaders working together for peace, justice, and human rights. You may not heard of them
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September 13, 2022
100 Year Stories
Guiding Light
Joe Smith, who just turned 100, has been working at the same firm for 57 years. His employer calls him the company’s guiding
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September 8, 2022
100 Year Stories
A New Century Starts
One of American’s most beloved television writers, Norman Lear, has turned 100! When asked by USA TODAY about the milestone he replied, “”I
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September 6, 2022
100 Year Stories
105 and Counting
Helen Marrese has a tradition. Every year on her birthday she says, “Maybe one more year.” This year she turned 105 and counting.
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September 1, 2022
100 Year Stories
Inspired by Amelia Earhart
Anne Fiyalka was not the first young girl to be inspired by Amelia Earhart. The aviator was one of the most famous women
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August 30, 2022
100 Year Stories
Centenarian Cool
Pete Rizzo, Uncle Pete, is a lot of things. According to his family, he’s the definition of centenarian cool. He’s a master of mindfulness.
Dr. Eric Plasker
August 25, 2022
100 Year Stories
Lifelong Love Birds
At The 100 Year Lifestyle we often speak about how strong relationships add life to your years and years to your life. They
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August 23, 2022
100 Year Stories
Leap of Faith
For people of any age, going zip lining is a leap of faith! Some of us are willing to take the leap. Others
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August 18, 2022
100 Year Stories
It’s 5 O’clock Somewhere
At The 100 Year Lifestyle we have long said that life is about doing what you love, and to enjoy all things in
Dr. Eric Plasker
August 16, 2022
Change Your Life
Rethink, Redefine, & Reinvent Your Health
Have you ever been asked on a survey if you consider yourself to be a healthy person? How did you answer? Were you being
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August 14, 2022
100 Year Stories
The Very Best Years of My Life
When asked what it was like to be 100, Mike Fremont responded that “these are the very best years of my life.” That’s
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August 11, 2022
100 Year Stories
Oldest Practicing Physician in the World
Studying and becoming a neurologist is a tremendous achievement. Becoming the chief of neurology for the Atlantic fleet during the Korean war was a
Dr. Eric Plasker
August 9, 2022
Change Your Life
Define, Redefine, Refine
There is no such thing as an inconsequential choice. The choices we make every day are important. They matter, in both the short-term and the
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August 7, 2022
100 Year Stories
Don’t Let Your Dreams Just Stay as Dreams
Don’t let your dreams just stay as dreams. That’s the advice of Kenichi Horie, the 83-year-old known as “Japan’s most famous yachtsman.” He
Dr. Eric Plasker
August 4, 2022
100 Year Stories
100 Year Old Takes 100 Mile Walk of Gratitude
100 year old takes 100 mile walk of gratitude. What?! Tom Hennessy is an amazing man. He’s 100 years old. Over several months he walked
Dr. Eric Plasker
August 2, 2022
100 Year Stories
Play Ball!
Getting to play ball professionally is the dream of many of us when we are young. Imagine getting the opportunity to live your dream, and
Dr. Eric Plasker
July 28, 2022
100 Year Stories
Record-Breaking Grandmother
Do you struggle to find the motivation to exercise? Or, do you jump out of bed every morning ready to grab your shoes and go
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July 26, 2022
Change Your Life
Personal Responsibility and The 100 Year Lifestyle
Ask any lawyer and they will tell you that a basic underlying principle in law is that a person will be held responsible for the
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July 24, 2022
100 Year Stories
Number of Centenarians In Italy Growing Despite Pandemic Impact
Yet another reason to love Italy! According to the Italian Institute of Statistics (ISTAT), the number of centenarians in Italy is growing despite
Dr. Eric Plasker
July 19, 2022
100 Year Stories
Celebrating Centenarians Down Under
Teenagers are celebrating centenarians down under through art. The Centenarian Portrait Project in Southern Australia is designed to break down the generational divide.
Dr. Eric Plasker
July 14, 2022
100 Year Stories
100 and Fabulous!
Ferne Ullstead told her children years ago that she had no interest in living to be 100. Despite that statement, on April 30th, family and
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July 12, 2022
100 Year Stories
100:100 is Your Birthright
Living at 100%—your healthiest, best life possible一for 100 years or more is a basic principle of The 100 Year Lifestyle. We say that
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July 10, 2022
100 Year Stories
Centenarian Tortoises & Timeless Turtles
Animal lovers are well aware that particular types of animals are documented to live 100, 200, 300 or more years. Ranking among the
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July 7, 2022
100 Year Stories
Smile! You’ll Live Longer!
Smile and you will live longer. Don’t believe it? Researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health have just come out with
Dr. Eric Plasker
July 5, 2022
100 Year Stories
Hitting the Road in Italy!
Without a doubt, aging gets a bad rap. Hitting the road, particularly in beautiful Italy, sounds exciting but is, what some might say,
Dr. Eric Plasker
June 30, 2022
100 Year Stories
Flying High and Healthy
If anyone ever tells you they don’t believe it’s possible to live to be over 100 years old and healthy, tell them about Mary Graybiel.
Dr. Eric Plasker
June 28, 2022
100 Year Stories
The Road Less Traveled
Life has a way of taking us in unplanned directions and giving us unexpected experiences. Many of today’s
Dr. Eric Plasker
June 23, 2022