100 Year Stories
Class of 1940
The three friends got together for lunch. As they had many, many times before. They became friends in high school and maintained their
100 Year Lifestyle
September 11, 2024
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Longevity Economy
The world is witnessing a revolution. As life expectancy increases and birth rates decline, a significant shift is taking place in the global
Dr. Eric Plasker
September 1, 2024
100 Year Stories
World’s Oldest Newlyweds
It’s a traditional meet cute story. Marjorie and Bernie lived on the same floor in Philadelphia. They had a lot in common. They both
100 Year Lifestyle
July 10, 2024
100 Year Stories
The Bride and Her Grandfathers
It was Christina’s special day. She was marrying the love of her life, Giannis Arapaki, and their entire family was there to help
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July 3, 2024
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The Realm of Aging
In the realm of aging, there exists a select group of individuals who defy the odds and stand as living testaments to the
100 Year Lifestyle
May 16, 2024
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The Joy of Aging
All four brothers are mentally sharp, physically active, pillars of their communities, and the centers of their extensive families. Nguyen Ngoc Quynh is
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May 2, 2024
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Love Knows No Age
Harold Terens and Jeanne Swerlin were introduced by a mutual friend in 2021. This June they’ll be married, surrounded by their families, in
100 Year Lifestyle
April 4, 2024
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You Could Be a Centenarian
If you’ve been reading The 100 Year Lifestyle stories about centenarians, nonagenarians, and supercentenarians, you have probably noticed that very few of these
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January 25, 2024
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Extreme Altitude Wines
If you’ve been keeping up with The 100 Year Lifestyle stories of nonagenarians and centenarians, then you know that more than a handful
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January 24, 2024
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Singapore – The 6th Blue Zone
Singapore is the latest country to be named a Blue Zone. The sixth Blue Zone is the latest and only new one to
100 Year Lifestyle
December 28, 2023
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Your Healthy Longevity Makes You an Activist
Whether you realize it or not, maintaining your healthy longevity makes you an activist. It makes you a force to be reckoned with. The
Dr. Eric Plasker
August 27, 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
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You Are Preparing for a 100 Year Lifestyle – Is Your Financial Planner?
If you are reading this article, you are either already committed to the 100 Year Lifestyle or strongly considering doing so. You also likely
Brad Berger
June 4, 2023
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Fighting Off Infections
A new study finds that the secret to living to 100 and beyond is having lots of experience fighting off infections. It appears that
Dr. Eric Plasker
May 7, 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
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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
Dr. Eric Plasker
March 23, 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
Dr. Eric Plasker
March 5, 2023
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Explore Your Longevity Potential
Now is the time to explore your longevity potential! Nearly 30 years ago, Max came to my office as a 98-year-old man who was
Dr. Eric Plasker
February 28, 2023
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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
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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
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Happiness, Positive Psychology, and Centenarians
It might sound like a strange combination – happiness, positive psychology, and centenarians – but it’s not. Largely thanks to improved sanitation and
Rebecca Koch, MSPP
January 23, 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
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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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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
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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
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September 20, 2022
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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
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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
Dr. Eric Plasker
August 14, 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
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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
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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