Inside The Bubble with George Kamper
Miami-based photographer George Kamper shows how he’s using creativity — and a really large inflatable ball to maintain his sanity in these trying times.
All rock-stars-of-aging Stories
Suzelle Poole
Meet the 77-year-old ballerina who still teaches classes and dances up to two hours herself every day. Madame Suzelle Poole reveals what she’s learned about staying active as you age and shares her tips for staying active and engaged for your lifetime.
Dr. Kenneth Cooper
Kenneth Cooper, M.D., is a pioneer of preventive medicine and the man who coined the term “aerobics” in his landmark book of the same name. Now 86, he’s still practicing what he preaches with daily workouts and a commitment to healthy living.
Carl Reiner
Carl Reiner is a living legend who has entertained audiences since World War II. Now in his mid-90s, he’s still as creative and vibrant as ever, and he’s also teaching us all a valuable lesson in the art of longevity.
Orville and the Hurricane
We love comeback stories. We love stories in which ordinary people are able to live extraordinary lives because they are curious, fearless and determined. At 99 and 101 years old respectively, Orville Rogers and Julia “Hurricane” Hawkins will not only inspire you, they just may change your life.
The Old Fossil
While Graham Johnston might be known as the old fossil, he is anything but petrified or prehistoric. This 85-year-old might be called one of the world’s foremost. We catch him in action at a swim meet, where he not only sets even more world records, he shares tales from the road and his fascinating life.
Connie Curry
Connie Curry laced up her first pair of skates at the age of 60, only to become a championship figure skater by the age of 77. She explains how it’s just the latest thing she’s learned to do throughout her life, including not learning how to read until she was in college due to a serious health challenge. She’ll inspire you to keep growing!
Life in the Fast Lane
With her rainbow swim cap and megawatt smile, swimmer Charlotte Sanddal is hard to miss in the pool. Then when you discover she’s not only a national champion, she’s also 94 years old, you realize you’re never going to forget her.
Ida the Incredible
She stands just 4 feet, 6 inches tall and weighs just 83 pounds, but Ida Keeling is a true heavyweight. Fresh off her world-record run at the Penn Relays, the 100-year-old runner talks to Growing Bolder about the power of attitude.
Mike Campbell
Have you ever felt like you are too old to do something? That will change when you meet a 90-year-old hockey player!
The Art of Rebellion
Now in his mid-90s, world-renowned artist Harold Garde not only still paints daily in his home studio, he sees his work as the ultimate act of artistic rebellion. He explains to Growing Bolder why he refuses to paint for the galleries, collectors, shows or museums, but is instead focused on pleasing one person: himself. Listen to him speak passionately on the art of aging, society’s focus on legacies and the privilege he thinks every aging person deserves.
The Motorcycle Matriarch
At the historic and legendary Bike Week in Daytona Beach, Florida, there was one rider all the attendees were lining up to meet — a 90-year-old petite woman from New Jersey! Gloria Struck is anything but a little old lady. Get to know this cross-country riding and woman rider advocate and you’ll be inspired to let your passions drive your life, too.