Jerry Domask’s Triathlon: Faith, Family, and Giving Back
Jerry Domask is an 84-year-old ocean swimmer, artist, and veteran who is more courageous and creative than ever.
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An Album 50 Years in the Making: Tim Kelly Achieves his Dream at age 70
Tim Kelly had two loves as a child, making music and taking pictures. He recorded his debut album at 19 to little fanfare but his success with a camera was immediate. Kelly became a world renowned portrait photographer but never let go of his dream of recording a second solo album. For decades, he’s enjoyed commercial success as a photographer but endured personal tragedy. He lost his wife to cancer, lost his voice to an emergency tracheotomy, and lost his mobility to severe rheumatoid arthritis. But his dream wouldn’t die. At age 70, his arthritis is gone, he’s happily remarried, and more than 50 years after releasing his first album, his second album is out.
The 87-Year-Old Aventurer
Dale Sanders is an 87-year-old adventurer and endurance record holder. He set records as the oldest to canoe the Mississippi from beginning to end, to hike the Appalachian Trail, finish the Missouri River Race and complete the Florida National Scenic Trail. He attributes these feats as the reason he is alive and vibrant as he nears his 90s.
Pole Vaulting Legend Kay Glynn Raises The Bar On What 70-Year-Olds Can Achieve
What can a 70-year-old do? Kay Glynn is a grandmother with 8 grandchildren, who continues to set new masters track and field records every year. The pole vaulting legend is a hall of fame member who inspires adults of all ages with every jump to get off the couch and lead an active, healthy life.
98-Year-Old Artist Harold Garde : A Life of Ageless Art
At 98, Harold Garde is still filling his walls and those of collectors, galleries and museums with bold and provocative paintings.
How To Be Old
You’ve likely heard Slater referred to as The Accidental Icon which is a blog she started in 2014 at the age of 61, and led to a sphere of influence that includes over a million online followers.
If, like many, you struggle to understand why it is so difficult to find and maintain strong relationships, Susan Winter has some surprising answers. She is a best-selling author and love coach who explains how the rules have changed for people reentering the dating scene.
When he was just 10 years old, Jerry Cahill was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. Doctors told Jerry’s parents he’d be lucky to make it to 18. Today he is 66, a three-time organ donor recipient, an author, a pole-vaulting coach and has raised millions for the Boomer Esiason Foundation.
Psychotherapist Dr. Katharine Esty explores the lives of people in their 80s in her book Eighty Somethings, revealing the secrets to joy and fulfillment as we age.
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Selfies Smashing Stereotypes | "What's Next!" Season 4, Episode 11
Discover the power of passion with The New 65+ selfie contest. Through the photos and examples of real people living exciting, active lives in their later years, we can all find inspiration for our own “What’s Next,” no matter our age or abilities.
The Way We Walk Predicts Our Morbidity
Learn how the way we walk is a predictor of our morbidity and longevity with functional podiatrist Dr. Emily Splichal.
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81-Year-Old DeEtte Sauer Loses 100 pounds by Swimming
Now 81-years-old, DeEtte Sauer is a decorated masters swimmer, ranked number one in the entire world in the 200-meter butterfly in her age group. But it wasn't an easy path to the top of the podium. Sauer had to overcome challenges with smoking, drinking and obesity, propelling her to lose 100 pounds through her work in the pool.
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Love Your Age | The Power of Choice with Barbara Hannah Grufferman
Barbara Hannah Grufferman is a positive aging expert and advocate, particularly for 50+ women. The best-selling author of "Love Your Age" joined Growing Bolder's "Launchpad to What's Next LIVE" to inspire audiences to seize the power of choice in their later years and age the way they want.
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Dr. Vonda Wright | The Five Pillars Of Health
Orthopedic surgeon and longevity expert Dr. Vonda Wright shares the five pillars of health and the simple lifestyle changes we can make to live longer, happier lives.
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50 States, One Van | Christiane Palpant's Bold Adventure
Have you ever dreamed of quitting your job, hopping in a van and traveling the country? Christiane Palpant turned that dream into reality, after a health-scare made her realize the fragility of life. Witness her travels across all 50 states, then make an adventure of your own!
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Dr. Vonda Wright | Mobility Can Make Your Stem Cells Younger
Dr. Vonda Wright shares insights from studies done on older mice that showed how increased mobility turned their stem cells younger! Learn how the same thing applies to humans and how we can reprogram our stem cells by staying active.
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Singing the Blues to Overcome Them
Jacqueline Jones was a beloved jazz singer, when suddenly everything fell apart. She suffered a brain aneurysm, had both knees replaced and her son and husband died. Life throws challenges at us all. She faced hers head-on. We had the privilege of meeting Jacqueline years before she passed away in February, 2024.
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The Indomitable Dottie Gray
If you think someone 90 or older can't bounce back from a broken hip, prepare to have your mind changed. Meet Dottie Gray, the 94-year-old who had her hip replaced less than a year ago and still showed up to run at the National Senior Games.
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Jeanne Calment | The World's Oldest Person Makes Most Famous Real Estate Deal in History
Have you ever heard the story of Jeanne Calment? She was the oldest person in human history, living over 122 years old. Jeanne pulled off the most famous real estate deal in history, outliving the man who agreed to pay her for her property before she passed away.
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A Chance for New Goals | "What's Next!" Season 4, Episode 7
Don’t listen to an ageist culture that believes goal setting is only for the young. Everyone of every age and ability can set new goals and reach new heights. Listen to the trials and tales of Olympians who have achieved their dreams, and learn to set new goals of your own, even ones you think are unreachable.
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Movement Longevity | Improving Your Foot Health Can Change Your Life
Maintaining movement as we age is critically important to our quality of life. Functional podiatrist Dr. Emily Splichal of Naboso demonstrates how caring for sensory stimulation in our feet affects our balance, physical strength, and our nervous system, leading to longer and healthier lives.
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110-Year-Old Super Centenarian's Words of Wisdom
When Growing Bolder met Onie Ponder, she was 110 years old and had voted in every Presidential election since 1920. She was the oldest person in Florida and 86th oldest in the world. And she was still amazingly spry, witty and charming. She may have been breaking longevity records, but we were just as impressed by her life philosophy — one that anyone at any age can and should strive to adopt: “I just love living every day and doing the best I can. It’s a simple thing.” Onie Ponder passed away on December 31, 2010 at the age of 112. She was the world’s 21st oldest living person at the time.