100-Year-Old Says Giving Back is Her Secret to Longevity
As she celebrated her 100th birthday, Dorothy Johnson celebrates a lifetime of giving back and breaking racial and gender barriers.
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94-Year-Old Former Mayor Lands New Job
One of Canada’s most famed and respected public servants has a new job — at the age of 94! Just three months after retiring from office, Hazel McCallion accepts a new job helping shape her country’s future leaders.
Fred Fox – A Whiplash Story Without the Whip
Unlike the movie Whiplash, a 100-year-old musical legend inspires next generation of musicians with discipline, encouragement and a $20 million dollar donation.
Centenarians Steal Super Bowl Commercial Win
Let this be known as the year that centenarians snuck into the Super Bowl and stole the show. Maybe it wasn’t the most talked about ad, or even the newest, but it was by far the most important. An unmistakeable sign that times have changed. For the first time a major corporation chose to advertise […]
Larry Johnson
Larry Johnson has an impressive way of celebrating his birthday each year — he rides his bike 100 miles. As if that wasn’t impressive enough, you’ll never guess his age: 94! We catch up with this longevity superstar.
Willie Murphy
Can your grandma do a one-arm pullup or deadlift 215 pounds? Willie Murphy can! Get to know this 105-pound, 77-year-old dynamo and listen to her important message, particularly for women or seniors who think they can’t strength train.
Rock Stars of Aging: The Winds of Change
When the inevitable winds of change blow through your life, how will you react? Growing Bolder’s Secily Wilson explains the one character trait we’ve seen in every interview we’ve conducted with active centenarians and how you can apply their example to your life.
Oldest Living West Point Grad Turns 103
At 103 William Ely truly is a Growing Bolder Rock Star of Aging. Even in his 100s he’s making a difference by helping raise money for wounded vets He’s redefining what’s possible as a centenarian.
Theodore Bikel
Theodore Bikel, a legend of stage, screen and folk music, tells us about finding love and purpose at 90 and why he’s been so busy lately that he had to update his autobiography, which he wrote at 70!
Fyvush Finkel
Beloved actor Fyvush Finkel is proof it’s never too late. After getting his start in the Yiddish theater world as a child, he finally became a crossover star in his 40s. Now 91, he’s still working and as passionate as ever about working and life.
Alene Duerk
Alene Duerk is a true American pioneer. She shares the fascinating story of how she rose through the ranks, from registered nurse to becoming the nation’s first rear admiral. Now 94, she’s still as passionate and engaged as ever.
Joyce Carpati
Joyce Carpati is fashionable, vibrant and most importantly, proud to embrace her age. Find out how the 82-year-old is spreading the message that the right attitude, not a lot of anti-aging products, is all you need to look and feel fabulous.