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At 78, Stavros Melissinos was still working every day in his small shop in Athens, Greece, bringing together three unlikely passions: poetry, philosophy and the ancient craft of sandal-making.
A published poet and craftsman, Stavros had built a devoted following that included some very famous names. He died in 2025 at age 96, but his remarkable story—and his distinctive sandals—live on.
Jerry Domask is an 84-year-old ocean swimmer, artist, and veteran who is more courageous and creative than ever.
The world’s oldest person, 122-year-old Jeanne Calment, is also famous for pulling off the world’s most notable real estate transaction.
Meet Ginny MacColl, the oldest woman to complete a challenge on American Ninja Warrior, inspiring others to achieve their dreams.
Our future health and wellbeing are not predetermined by our DNA. It’s determined daily by the lifestyle that we make.
Meet Growing Bolder’s Rock Stars of Aging, ordinary people who are living extraordinary lives.
The New Age of Aging, a landmark study conducted by Age Wave reveals “the beginning of a complete paradigm shift as today’s modern elders dismantle the long-held cultural beliefs and social norms about how older women and men should think, feel, and act.”
Watch John in action on his milestone birthday redefining what can be accomplished at 80 years old!
103-year-old Lindsay Tise was the oldest competitor at the 2022 National Senior games, winning a gold medal in golf in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Drummer Joey Eberline was hit by a car in 2018. Still, he is grateful, hopeful and eager to make a difference for others.
We have had the honor of interviewing more active centenarians than almost any media organization in the world. We call them Rock Stars of Aging and Marc Middleton shares the only way to become one.
Charles “Cosmo” Wilson, one of the best rock lighting designers in the world caught up with Bill Shafer during The Rolling Stones 2021 tour.
Dave Jarvis overcame extreme mental and physical hurdles to win three Gold Medals at the 2021 Florida Senior Games, swimming only six months after undergoing quadruple bypass heart surgery at the age of 74.
