Maria de Jesus-dos Santos is a Portuguese supercentenarian, and, since the November 26, 2008 death of American, Edna Parker, at age 115 years 220 days, is the world's oldest verified living person.

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

The world's oldest mermaid has spent more than 50 years under the water.

The world's oldest blogger has some advice for pop princess Britney Spears and anyone who doesn't appreciate the beauty of life.

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.

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.

At 106, Bill Hargrove is the world's oldest bowler.

Here's something you won't find anywhere else -- GB's exclusive collection of interviews with remarkable men and women who are the world's oldest in their activity. If you want inspiration and proof that it's never too late, here it is.

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.

The world's oldest woman, Edna Parker, died Wednesday in Shelbyville, Indiana. She was 115 years old. Parker, a former Indiana schoolteacher, was one of the 15 longest lived people ever.

Maria de Jesus of Portugal passed away Friday at 115, opening the door for Gertrude Baines. She's 114, the daughter of slaves and she even voted in November for Barack Obama.

We're looking into our past to show you the way forward. Some of our favorite guests of 2008 from the GB Radio Show will inspire you to start 2009 off on the right foot.

The Growing Bolder Media Group is the winner of the 2008 Senior Vision Media Award, presented by the Florida Council on Aging. President and CEO Marc Middleton accepted the award on behalf of the Growing Bolder team.

The top 50 most popular videos on Growing Bolder. These are stories than can help change your life.

Beverly Allen was all about defying expectations. She swore she'd never stop dancing and she didn't until she passed away this week at the age of 90.

If you ever think opportunity has passed you by, take a moment and look at this list. Here's proof the best is still ahead.

A cancer diagnosis can be devastating but beating cancer is becoming commonplace. Check out Growing Bolder's library of interviews with men and women who not only beat cancer but emerged from the battle better than ever.

A Dutch woman who reached 115 years of age and remained mentally sharp throughout life had a healthy brain when she died. The new study suggests Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia are not inevitable, as had been suspected.