100 Year Stories
Living at 100%
Amy Ettinger is living at 100%. She’s also only 49, and she’s been diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer, uterine
100 Year Lifestyle
April 11, 2024
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100 Year Stories
Spitfire
The plane was a Spitfire, Britain’s best loved WWII aircraft, and it was flying to raise money for a charity. The pilot was
100 Year Lifestyle
March 21, 2024
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How to Live a Happier Life
It might sound extreme but, according to psychologists, thinking and talking about death and our own mortality doesn’t have to be morbid. We’re
100 Year Lifestyle
February 18, 2024
100 Year Stories
Don’t Think Old
There’s really no stopping New Yorker Dorothy Wiggins. Her Instagram account (@dorothylovesnewyork), her TikTok account (dorothylovesnewyork),and her more than 125,000 followers would agree,
100 Year Lifestyle
January 4, 2024
100 Year Stories
In a League of Her Own
Grace Malloy has been engaging in her favorite pastime since 1955. She took up bowling at the age of 32. Now, at 100,
100 Year Lifestyle
December 7, 2023
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Persistence High
Most of us are familiar with, if we haven’t experienced, a “runner’s high.” It is usually defined as a state of euphoria or
Dr. Eric Plasker
October 29, 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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
Dr. Eric Plasker
January 10, 2023
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
100 Year Stories
Granfluencers
Is being a granfluencer in your future? Have you even heard of granfluencers? Well, they are a growing wave of seniors (and centenarians)
Dr. Eric Plasker
December 15, 2022
100 Year Stories
Another Year Sexier
Mary Flip was the life of the party – her 101st birthday party to be specific. Wearing a pin that claimed “another year
Dr. Eric Plasker
December 6, 2022
100 Year Stories
You Do You!
According to the Yale Grammatical Diversity Project, the phrase “you do you” is typically identified with millennial culture and means “be yourself” or
Dr. Eric Plasker
December 1, 2022
100 Year Stories
No Booze, Cigarettes, or Wild Women
“No booze, cigarettes, or wild women” are three things 100-year-old Norman Johnson attributes to his longevity. As we know, everyone lives their 100
Dr. Eric Plasker
November 22, 2022
100 Year Stories
Death of the Blue Zones
Dan Buettner, author of The Blue Zones, when visiting Nicoya, Costa Rica recently, identified what he referred to as “the death of the Blue
Dr. Eric Plasker
November 17, 2022
100 Year Stories
A Multifaceted Man of Mystery
When Judy first met Britt, she didn’t know a thing about him, except that they were neighbors. Fast forward, she married Eugene Britt
Dr. Eric Plasker
November 15, 2022
100 Year Stories
Lots of Special Memories
When you’re 102 years old and can make the statement that you’ve enjoyed just about everything you’ve ever done, well, you have lots
Dr. Eric Plasker
November 10, 2022
100 Year Stories
A Body in Motion
To paraphrase Newton’s First Law of Motion, a body in motion stays in motion. We all remember learning that in school. But how
Dr. Eric Plasker
November 3, 2022
100 Year Stories
Otherwise Healthy
When an otherwise healthy and energetic centenarian was bedridden for a month, his family became concerned. At 106, Sriram lead an active lifestyle
Dr. Eric Plasker
November 1, 2022
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100 Year Lifestyle in Action
At the 100 Year Lifestyle we are always excited to share stories of centenarians who have lived – and are continuing to live
Dr. Eric Plasker
October 25, 2022