From the article: Jeanne Calment, World's Longest Lived Person
We all know someone who has aged well. Perhaps this person is a relative or a neighbor or even a famous person you have heard about. Tell their story here - give us their age and why you think they have aged successfully. No need to give any names. If you can, include some things that person has done to age well (diet, exercise, outlook, etc.). Share A Story
walking
- many people give a variety of reasons to explain successfull aging,i am only 76 so can't yet say i am a great success-neverthe less will ad my two bits of advice,i think walking is a very good activity- i think bananas and milk are a healthy snack,sleeping early and getting up early is best,i practice track and field sports for exercise but wouldn't advise everyone to do this-last but not least,listen to your body,do those things that make you feel well but avoid those that make you not feel well,as a matter of fact avoid anything that causes systematic alterations(unnatural accelerated heart beat,fast breathing etc).i have visited the burial place of an englishman named thomas parr,his tombstone gives his age as 152 when he died-does anyone think this is true/? a poem written about him in his time says he ate a lot of dairy products and coarse bread. if i live another 14 years i will be an authentic ageing success and will submit another more detailed response at that time.
- —Guest democ
Ageing has no Place
- Here is a little story about my grandfather. He lived to reach his 90 birthday. I remember when I was very young child growing up. I admired him because of his simple life style. My grandfather and my grandmom lived on a farm, they grew their own food, raised chickens, hogs and turkeys. How I remembered spending many week ends with them when school was out. My grandPa, we called him was very nice he didn,t get angry nor did he beat us for acting out. He slept on the hard wooden floor although he could have slept in the bed, he bathe in an out doors house, took naps under the shade tree an ate all most anything he wanted to eat. My granny died in her 70 she wasn't as humble as grandpa. needless to say, all goes to say that its the mind set of an individual that helps determine his longevity upon this God pressure Earth, along with meekness to pray regularly.
- —Guest Louise
Longevity success
- My grandma was passed away on age of 94 and she was healthy and full of activity.She was bright and got the diploma in piano from (UK) and while she was playing the piano the audience applause her with once more and more.She was business minded and she could manage her employees from her jewellery shops and others.She had strict displine and do the right thing in right place.Even in that World war two she had already known how to raise the shop promotion was so wonderful.She made the lucky draw for expensive bracelet and after the draw she gave the pecious thing to the luckiest customer.She was very busy in day time and when the night time she dropped her head on the pillow there was sound of snoring.Yes,the key point of the Longevity is sleep.Sleep is necessary for health and happiness and it could give full of energy for doing business.If we have enough sleep we are in the peak of everything but sleepless night have more angry,stress and anxiety. I always stayed near my grandma and
- —Guest san san ohn
My mother's aging
- My mother will be 86 years old this year. She is still in good health, although her blood pressure is high and has to be controlled with medication. She also has moderate arthritis. She does everything you are not supposed to do. She is obese and she eats white bread, processed meats, and canned soups. She also has a pronounced sweet tooth. She is a controller and a worrier. She does walk for exercise and she used to swim. She does not use brain exercises and she spends a lot of her time watching television. I have come to the conclusion that some longevity is just due to genes and luck. But I am acting in my own best interest and taking care of my health. With genes like that, I could live to be 105 and have a good quality of life for most of those years.
- —Guest Ruth Leder
My Journey to 100
- My father just turned 95 my mother is 87, and they have been married for 63 years. At 92 Dad said "on my journey to 100", I will do more exercise and eat better etc. My father has always set goals, and both my parentts are avid players of word games. I got them a computer a few years ago, though slow to accept it, they have now taken to it, and are on Facebook and keeping up with email. So I have started a website for Dad to reach 100 and beyond, I am a little slow technologically, but you can leave your name and email for updates in the future, for Dad's site, where there will be lots of information on how to age successfully at.......... myjourneyto100.com.........Launch Coming Soon! ;-)
- —Guest Jeff Thrasher
Age gracefully
- Hi , I,d like to shame my mom's living style who is living healthy.We recently celebrated her 90th B'day.She has a very positive approach towards life even admist adverseties.She broke her leg recently and was taken to the hospital where she had a smile on her face throughout.Even before the operated, she told the doctors that she was feeling much better by just being in a good atmosphere.she believes in Natruopathy and keeps herself busy reading related articles and sharing with people.Keeps herself busy doing her own cooking, laundry and gardening with her hands.Thanks every individual without fail and valus them.She has great grand children too.Never sits idle...knits woollen socks for the entire family and neighbours and friends too.A living legend....keeps humming to herself happily.
- —Guest My mom(Sunita Chandla)
Questioning "Successful Aging"
- Dr. Stibich, I am 83, so I might qualify as being reasonably experienced at aging. Been there, done that. And I find that I can't quite get the hang of notions like "successful aging" or, even worse, "aging gracefully". Those terms make me feel like comeone is patting me on the head and saying, "nice old man". However, my comment is really about the lack of a resource source for older people that could bring them up to date as to what is happening to their bodies as they age, and steps to take in coping with the frailty bug-a-boo that is toward the end of the path. My personal experience is that I really cannot count upon even a very competent doctor to be aware of this area, and so it is something that I take responsibility for. For example, I have learned that the elderly person can expect to be seriously depleted in vitamin D, and that this can result in hypertension, stroke, or heart attack. That is one example of the kind of information that could be made available.
- —Guest C. Colenaty
Retired ages eigty five
- The main reasons for my lomg life are deep faith in almighty God,regular exercies two time during the day,offering prayers to God,writing bookx and articles,very active having some plan s in life,meditative exercises,service to the community,helping the people and doing wel fare activities for the elderly,teaching religion to all,wrting book reviews,helping saints and temple activities and much more.Writing a specal book on 'Solutions for the elderly Truly yours Shankerprasad S Bhatt Author of 'Prayers of all Religions of the world visit my web site worldprayers.googlepages.com My email ssbhatt79@gmail.com
- —Guest Shankerprasad S Bhatt
Enjoy Each Day!
- My Grandmother, who died at age 96, lived a very healthy life style. She lived in Florida and was an avid gardner. In her yard she had numerous fruit trees, such as Orange, Banana, Guava, Mulberry, Grapefruit, Avocado, etc. She would prepare very interesting meals while cooking prepared fresh foods right at the table so everything was hot to serve. Her colorful fruit salads added a special touch to daily meals. She loved yoga and swimming. She was a beautiful lady with a beautiful smile and happy personality. Although she had several ups and downs with her health, she never complained. She was a survivor. She had twin siamese cats that she loved. She enjoyed socializing with friends and getting out in the community. As she aged into her late 80's and 90s, she always kept busy with Church, sewing, cooking, or playing a game that she enjoyed. She took vitamin supplements that she felt contributed to her longlife span. Plan each day for enjoyment of life and excellent health.
- —Guest Susan Garstka
aged successfully
- my great great grand parents,died last year on his 127 years old.he was smoking,drinking black coffee,tea,a little milk, every day in his life...hohoho... But he didn't ate red meat,loved fruits&uncook vegetables,ate fish& a little chicken.at the last years of living,he was walking envent slowly,his thought sharp enough(every organ was good but the function run down because age);he always cried,if some relative died,he said:Ooo God... why she dead?when my turn?i am tired of living,i've seen every war,wealth,disater,ect,ect.i am very tired ,please call me to Your place in heaven,as soon as posible .... Have too long to live may be not good enough too....ho3
- —Guest viyana
my great-grandparents
- Both of my great-grandparents lived well into their 90's. How many people are lucky enough to have the love of great-grandparents into their late 20's? They ate 3 hearty meals a day. Great Grandpa even smoked till the very end. I think it was just the joy they got out of everyday that helped them live so long. Even when they lost a son to suicide, they still found something to smile about everyday. They lived independently in their own home, Great-grandpa did all of the driving. I am just saying I think a person's out-look and optimisation has alot to do with longevity.
- —Guest vicki102957
Grandma
- My grandmother made it to 94. The best part was that she was active and engaged to the very end. I think that is what made the difference. She kept an interest in everything and never watched TV. She was always making something and getting the latest gossip on the phone.
- —Guest Robert
