If you’re currently planning to retire early, you might want to read about Ann Schroeder first. Only recently did Ann retire from her job handling bookkeeping and customer service. She was at the same company for 75 years. Now listen carefully, Ann says that working is actually her longevity secret. She credits her The post It’s Working for Her appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.

    Life never ceases to amaze. Living bodies of all kinds are resilient, adaptive, and at times, miraculous. No story captures this truth as beautifully as that of Wisdom, an aptly named 74-year-old Laysan albatross. Wisdom lives at the Midway Atoll national wildlife refuge in the Pacific Ocean. And she has done what many The post Amazing Wisdom appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.

    2025 is full of promise for the health of our nation! The question is, what are you doing or planning to do to live your ideal 100 Year LifestyleⓇ? What areas do you need to focus on to live at 100% for 100 years or more with health, purpose, and vitality? Here is The post 100 Things You Can Do to Thrive in 2025 appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.

    If you’re lucky enough to get a visit from Santa Claus this year, you might find yourself wondering, “How does this jolly old man keep it up, year after year?” Well, let’s look beyond the myth to the reality of Santa’s legendary age (he’s a supercentenarian and then some), his origins, and the The post Santa Claus – Supercentenarian appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.

    As the year comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the stories we’ve shared and the incredible people who have inspired us all to embrace the possibility of living our longest, healthiest lives. Throughout this year, we’ve highlighted trailblazers. People who are redefining aging—living into their 80s, 90s, 100s, and The post Your Healthy Longevity Story appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.

    As we age, society often sends subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) messages about what is “appropriate” for certain life stages. You might hear that trying something new is a “young person’s game” or that retirement should be spent quietly at home. But countless stories and emerging research are proving otherwise: you’re only as old The post Do It Anyway appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.

    Kazuko Sato embodies the spirit of longevity through her craft as a weaver of shifu, an ancient craft of weaving paper textiles. However, Kazuko is not just keeping this beautiful art form alive. At 91 years old, she is a vibrant testament to healthy aging, showing how passion and creativity can weave together The post Weaving Longevity appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.

    Hank Ameen is the longest working Disney employee. He’s a firefighter at Disneyland and has been for more than 62 years. At 92, he still works two days a week and has no plan to retire. Hank is clearly still loving the magic. Actually, Hank has always loved Disneyland. In 1955, he and The post Still Loving the Magic appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.

    Have you given any thought to how you want to spend your 80s? For Choi Soon-hwa, the answer was clear: step onto the Miss Universe stage and make waves in the modeling world! At 81, Choi took the spotlight at Miss Universe South Korea, competing with women decades younger and capturing hearts with The post Redefining Beauty and Possibilities appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.

    Aging is often associated with cognitive decline. However, some individuals, known as “super-agers,” defy these expectations. These centenarians maintain sharp mental faculties well into their later years. Research is revealing that resilience and problem-solving skills are key traits that set them apart. They are living proof that you can be old and sharp. The post Old and Sharp appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.

    What if Thanksgiving was the start of the new year? Imagine this: Instead of the new year kicking off on January 1st, we shift the calendar, and the new year begins with Thanksgiving. The holiday season would take on an entirely new vibe. It would transform the way we approach the end of The post What if Thanksgiving Was the Start of the New Year? appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.

    At 37 years old Novak Djokovic is the old man of tennis. A 24 time Grand Slam champion, his recent gold medal at the Paris Olympics for his home country of Serbia provides that with each passing day, he’s still got what it takes to win. In a demanding sport like tennis, filled The post Prevention Equals Longevity appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.

    Mary “Molly” Repper smoked 20 cigarettes a day for most of her life, until she turned 95. Then she gave it up. Just turning 100, Molly’s doctors have said that her lungs were clear, and her heart was as “sound as a bell.” Molly is living proof that it’s never too late to The post It’s Never Too Late to Quit Smoking appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.

    You read it right. His friends call him Frank Astaire. His name is Frank Hasman but his love of dance and moves on the dance floor have earned him the nickname “Frank Astaire.” Whether it’s ballroom, rock, swing, foxtrot, samba, or rumba, he’s on the floor. Dancing is something Frank has been doing The post Frank Astaire appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.

    It’s all go for healthy longevity in Spain! This land of food, Flamenco, and siestas has also earned international recognition for its exceptional longevity rates. This is particularly true in regions like Andalucia which boasts one of the highest numbers of centenarians per capita. However, even in the more urban area of Madrid, The post Healthy Longevity in Spain appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.

    When you see his picture it’s hard to believe that Zou Heping is a 70-year-old grandfather. But he is. With his lean, muscled physique he looks literally decades younger. But when you read his story of persistence and commitment to exercise and living a healthy lifestyle, you realize what’s possible. You realize that The post  What’s Possible appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.

    At 106 years old, Brenda Milner can still recall the names of the Manchester City soccer players she watched as a teenager in the early 1930s. Brenda’s remarkable memory is appropriate given her legacy. She is the psychologist who revolutionized our understanding of memory. Studying HM Back in 1955, while working at McGill The post Remarkable Memory appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.

    At 108, Martin McEvilly is the oldest man in Ireland. He’s outlived his 10 older siblings, although many lived into their 90s. Maybe his longevity has something to do with his love of bicycling? Maybe it has something to do with his healthy lifestyle? Or his genetics? Martin says his longevity mantra is The post Everything in Moderation appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.

    The three friends got together for lunch. As they had many, many times before. They became friends in high school and maintained their friendship to this day. Not an unusual story, except for the fact that the the friends are Virginia Goering, Vera Sims, and her twin sister Viva Froemming. They are each The post Class of 1940 appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.

    At The 100 Year Lifestyle we’ve been talking about how today’s centenarians are showing the rest of us how it’s done. Undoubtedly, they’re living amazing lives filled with health, good relationships, adventure, and enjoyment. Their stories show how they have been living their best lives daily for 100 years and beyond. Regardless of The post Guiding You to a Sensational Century appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.

    Creativity truly knowns no age limits. At 103 years old, Ralph Conte, continues to nurture his lifelong passion for photography. His granddaughter says he “still has an eye for a sharp picture.” She goes on to say that’s he is quite tech-savvy, posting his photos on social media, using his Apple watch, and The post Picture Perfect appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.

    June Squibb, at 94, will soon be seen in her first leading role in the action comedy film Thelma. In it, she plays a widow who seeks revenge after being scammed. June embraces the action-packed role with enthusiasm, performing many of her own stunts. As someone who has built a career on memorable The post Leading Role appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.

    Virginia Hislop’s academic journey began in 1936 when she enrolled at Stanford as an undergraduate. By 1940 she’s earned her bachelor’s degree in education, and stayed on to pursue a graduate degree. But in 1941, just before submitting her thesis, love and World War II derailed her plans, and Virginia never graduated – The post Testament to Perseverance appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.

    Kelly McDuff admits she was nervous to move with her fiancé into a home in a new neighborhood. But her neighbor, who she didn’t identify by name to protect his privacy, quickly made her feel welcome. He showed up on her doorstep with a cake and a note, welcomed her to the neighborhood, The post Good Neighbor appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.

    Shitsui Hakoishi began training to be a barber at the age of 14. In her native Japan or anywhere else today, that is unique. But what really sets Shitsui apart is that she’s been at it for 93 years. Yes, she’s 107, still working, still loving her work, and still vowing to continue The post World’s Oldest Barber appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.

      Monty Maizels just had his first symphony performed live. It’s a four movement piece titled “Seem Funny.” Originally composed by Monty  on a computer, it  was performed by the Surrey Hills Orchestra in Melbourne, Australia. What’s so interesting about this music man and his electronic composition is that he’s 102, and his The post Music Man appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.

    Curiosity may have killed the cat but it could well be Peggy Cobb’s secret to her amazing longevity. She says curiosity is her middle name. She’s interested in everything that’s going on in today’s world from the oceans to space. She’s amazed by technology and can’t ever imagine being bored. Her advice to The post Keep Curious appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.

  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 were widowers who had wonderful first marriages and didn’t expect to find love again. But, they fell in love and decided to get married. The slight twist in this story The post World’s Oldest Newlyweds appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.

    It was Christina’s special day. She was marrying the love of her life, Giannis Arapaki, and their entire family was there to help them celebrate. But the day ended up being about the bride and her grandfathers as the four men stole the show. By the way, their combined age is 390 years. The post The Bride and Her Grandfathers appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.

    Here’s a bit of a Japanese lesson. “Nisei” refers to the second-generation Japanese Americans who were sent to internment camps during World War II. “Gaman” translates to “enduring the seemingly unbearable with patience and dignity.” Lastly, “shikata ga nai” is a phrase that translates to “it cannot be helped.” However, the phrase really The post Don’t Dwell appeared first on The 100 Year Lifestyle.