91-Year-Old Yoga Instructor Adela Choquet Stretches the Limits on Flexibility
91-year-old yoga instructor Adela Choquet stretches the limits on flexibilty as we age. She is proof that it is never too late to improve our health!
All Rock Stars of Aging Stories
Johnny Mathis’s Lessons for Staying Active
His is one of the most iconic voices of our lifetime. Now in his mid-70s, Johnny Mathis’ voice is just as fresh, just as warm and just as compelling today. Find out what tips he has for anyone to stay active and engaged throughout your lifetime.
Rita Coolidge
Few singers have had careers as long or as successful as Rita Coolidge. For more than four decades, her music has been the soundtrack of our lives, and she’s still finding new ways to make songs uniquely hers.
Lewis Richmond
What will you do with your extra years? Each generation lives longer and longer, and none of us want to waste the time we have. Author and Buddhist teacher Lewis Richmond says it’s crucial to embrace change and examine what makes us happy.
Bernice Bates: The World’s Oldest Yoga Instructor
Meet the world’s oldest yoga instructor. She’s 91 (and a half!) and says anyone at any age, size and ability can benefit immensely from yoga. Find out how to get started.
Valerie Ramsey
At 72, one of the world’s top model agencies asked her to pose — not in spite of her age, but because of it. A mother, author, PR executive and passionate believer in inner beauty, Valerie Ramsey isn’t slowing down for a second.
Tommy Johnson
Meet a self-taught musician who started performing professionally by age 7 and was featured in Life magazine by 9. Now 71, the original Boogie Man Tommy Johnson says he’s playing better than ever and finding new fans through YouTube.
Mark Wexler
Now more than ever, it seems living to 100 and beyond isn’t something for just the lucky few. In fact, there are things you could do today to not only live that long but to be healthy that long. A filmmaker investigates the secrets of centenarians.
Jazz Great Sam Rivers’ Final Interview
Just days before his death, jazz icon Sam Rivers gave Growing Bolder what would turn out to be his final interview. In it, he reflects on playing with the greats, turning down Jimi Hendrix and creative aging.
Ken Hechler
For decades, Ken Hechler has served his country and witnessed the biggest moments in history. He interrogated Hitler’s top commanders before Nuremberg, marched with Dr. King on Selma and taught alongside Einstein. Now 97, he’s still making history.
Judy Collins Gives Hope to the Hopeless
Judy Collins is one of our most beloved singers, yet she’s never tried to shield her personal struggles from her adoring fans. Now in her 70s, she’s still making new music, staying in shape and helping others see the hope when all seems hopeless.
80-Year-Old Rodeo Champ Keeps on Riding
Who says rodeo riding is a young man’s sport? Meet Allan Johnson, a man who has been roping cows from the back of a horse since the age of 16. Now 80, he sees no reason to get off his horse any time soon.