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Ruth Hamilton is 109 years young and still inspiring everyone around her. Wait until you hear about her incredible, history-making life.

Want to live a long life? You better start socializing. Plus, she's got the skates, but we've got Melanie.

At 108 years old, Ruth Hamilton recalls and then recites a poem from her childhood, in Latin, to demonstrate how the brain must be used.

It's hard to say that a 109-year-old died too soon. But Ruth Hamilton was always up for new adventures. It's why she became the world's oldest blogger. You'll be touched by her story and her legacy.

Whether it's raising big money for a good cause, or storming a beach in the name of freedom or just simply making your own mind and body healthier, these people will teach you how to make a difference in the world today.

Move over Dr. Phil because there's a fresh, new voice who has advice based on something you may never achieve -- 109 years of life experience. Find out what Ruth1898, the world's oldest blogger, can teach you about love and life.

More than 70,000 people live in The Villages, Florida, and they sure do live life to its fullest. The community smashes every stereotype about aging and retirement.

This is a slide show of pictures taken during the final 6 months of Ruth Hamilton's amazing life. Growing Bolder introduced Ruth to the Internet and video blogging in her 109th year. The rest is history.

What will you be doing at 109? Ruth1898, the world's oldest blogger, is still sharing her love of the simple joys in life and her golden nuggets of wisdom with GB.

In one of her final video blogs, Growing Bolder member Ruth1898 -- the world's oldest blogger -- explains why she finds the simple things in life, like clouds, beautiful. Her words will inspire you to live your life well until the very end.