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Damien Leake is the fastest man over 70 who has ever lived. He has set world records in the 50, 100 and 200 meter dashes. Away from the track, Leake is a coach, an actor, and a civil rights activist who is making his mark on the world.
The best glider pilots in North America over the age of 55 gathered to compete in the Senior Soaring National Championships. How can a 2,000 pound plane with no engine stay aloft for hours flying at 65 miles per hour? Growing Bolder stopped by the final practice round to find out.
As any creative person knows, it’s not always the finished product that’s valuable — many times it’s what you learn in the process. One of the gifts of aging is the opportunity to reinvent yourself, again and again. From beauty queen to roadie to seamstress and restauranteur, Maxine Earhart has done just that…and she’s not finished yet.
What do you hope to be doing at 95 years old? How about being the oldest person ever to cycle a 20K race at the National Senior Games? Well, Jack Eckenrode did just that, in his hometown of Pittsburgh, and an entourage complete with his 12 children, 41 grandchildren and 61 great-grandchildren. His inspiring example shows what life can be when fitness is a part of it.
Amy Sweezey's says leaving her full-time career as a meteorologist was a lot easier when she focused on what she was gaining, instead of what she was giving up. She shares her forecast for Growing Bolder and building resiliency at Growing Bolder's "Launchpad to What's Next!" Live Event.
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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.
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.
Learn how the way we walk is a predictor of our morbidity and longevity with functional podiatrist Dr. Emily Splichal.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.