Stop Waiting, Start Living
Bill White used to count down the years until retirement. Then, when he turned 58, he quit his job and hit the road on his bicycle.
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Dick Van Dyke: Just Keep Moving
What can we learn from one of the most beloved stars in history? Just keep moving! The great Dick Van Dyke talks to Growing Bolder about love, life, the joy of physical activity and creativity as he celebrates life in his 90s.
Jane Pauley Takes Control
Opportunity had always seemed to find broadcasting legend Jane Pauley. Then, when she was in her mid-50s, the phone stopped ringing. In a candid conversation, Jane talks with Growing Bolder about her reluctance to reinvent herself but she also reveals how it’s been one of the most rewarding phases of her life.
Life In Focus
After retiring from a distinguished academic career, Alex Rotas reinvented herself as a photographer, despite knowing next-to-nothing about photography.
Never Stop Climbing
Dr. Robert Masson is a world-renowned neurosurgeon. He’s also the son and brother of those afflicted by cancer. He explains how he hopes his trek to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro sends a message of hope to others dealing with challenges in life.
100-Year-Old Says Giving Back is Her Secret to Longevity
As she celebrated her 100th birthday, Dorothy Johnson celebrates a lifetime of giving back and breaking racial and gender barriers.
Relentless Forward Progress
Jeremy Jungling was a newlywed, running coach and in the best shape of his life. When he learned he had colon cancer, he was stunned. See how the experience has changed him and why he’s no longer waiting until “I’m older” to chase his dreams.
The Power of Love
Bree Sandlin has faced her share of challenges in her life. After years of battling infertility, she was blessed with twins, only to watch one suffer from a stroke and an eventual cerebral palsy diagnosis. And then came her own cancer diagnosis in her 30s. But she has a message: love is the most powerful weapon of all.
Making a Splash : Watch 4 Men in their 90s Set a World Swimming Record
Successful aging is all about quality of life. A group of four friends from Jacksonville, Florida show how it’s done. In their 90s, they’re still working, traveling, laughing, loving life and setting world records.
History’s Forgotten Trailblazer
Brownie Wise is one of the most groundbreaking women in American business history, yet her story has been largely forgotten. Until now. See how she’s about to get the Hollywood treatment, complete with an A-list actress taking the lead role.
Swimming Rehabs Diann Uustal’s Body and Spirit
Every time Diann Uustal gets into the pool, she’s proving her doctors wrong. Two devastating accidents several years apart left her with crippling injuries. Today, the 67-year-old is smashing world records and spreading a message of hope.
I Am the Bird
You never know when something is going to happen that will change your life in an instant. Joe Pires had dreamed of flying since he was a young boy, but finally, in his 50s, he got his chance in a unique contraption called a gyroplane. Come fly away.