93-year-old climbs to summit of Yosemite’s Half Dome
When most men turn 93, they may desire a fancy dinner out with friends or family and a good nap. But, not Everett Kalin.
Exercise-induced hormone irisin may reduce effects of Alzheimer’s disease
More exercise has been proven to influence the hormones, enzymes and proteins which work to combat the effects of Alzheimer’s disease.
61-year-old grandmother loves to rock on with her electric guitar
Paula Jo Taylor may be 61, but she has the heart of a 16-year-old. It’s obvious she invested countless hours into mastering her guitar-playing skills.
British woman celebrates her 90th birthday by skydiving with grandkids
A resident of London, Hilary Oxley received a very memorable twice-in-a-lifetime gift from her granddaughters. She completed her first skydive a decade earlier.
86-year-old finds love, connection as a Walmart greeter after husband dies
“Working is a beautiful thing, it’s beautiful therapy, and I need the money,” said Mary Ruth Robinson.
84-year-old man completes journey along entire Amtrak rail line
Nat never grew tired of sitting up high in a rail car, like he was on a magic carpet, watching in fascination as America passed by.
Retired Marine starts coast-to-coast roadtrip to support education
Scott stops frequently on his trip to speak about the importance of knowing U.S. history, and supporting people who help keep Americans safe and free.
90-year-old retires from department store job she held for 74 years
Melba’s story is a testament to her faith in God’s plan and her commitment to serving others with joy, love, and dedication.
New study shows purpose works to reduce the effects of loneliness
The story suggested having a sense of purpose may even be more important for older adults. Yet super-big goals lead to more stress.
90-year-old earns ninth judo belt
Not only has he achieved something spectacular in a sport he loves, Michael also visited 160 countries and even served as an alternate to the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo.