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Watch: Caregiving for Seniors - 16th Annual Conference by Health First - parts 1, 2 and 4

Part 1: This is the first of a three part video conference titled “Empowering Caregivers: Hope, Joy and Self-Care” presented by Health First. The following panelists present this Part 1: Dr. Visa Srinivasan, Medical Director, Health First Aging Services . . . → Read More: Watch: Caregiving for Seniors – 16th Annual Conference by Health First – parts 1, 2 and 4

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Still Having Fun and over 100 Years Old

Dorothy Custer demonstrates one of the secrets of her longevity to Jay Leno. It’s comedy! She has appeared twice on “The Tonight Show.” As a teacher some years ago, she found a better reaction from her students if she . . . → Read More: Still Having Fun and over 100 Years Old

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The 100-Meter Dash For 90-Year-Olds!

94-Year-old Emiel Pauwels and 95-year-old Ilmari Koppinen compete in the 100-meter dash. A surprising victory! Watch »   See More Stories of Inspiring Seniors on . . . → Read More: The 100-Meter Dash For 90-Year-Olds!

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108-Year-Old Blogger

108-Year-old Olive Riley was believed to have been the world’s oldest blogger. She began her blog at the age of 107 and continued until her passing at age 108. According to Wikipedia, Ruth Hamilton of Orlando, Florida was later . . . → Read More: 108-Year-Old Blogger

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70-Year-Old Is the Oldest Man to Swim the English Channel

Roger Allsopp, at 70 years old, broke the World Record as the oldest man to swim the 21 nautical mile English Channel. The retired breast cancer surgeon did so in under 18 hours beating the previous slightly younger world . . . → Read More: 70-Year-Old Is the Oldest Man to Swim the English Channel

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America's Oldest Sprinter at 95!

95-year-old Ida Keeling set a world sprinting record, running 60 meters in 29.86 seconds. She is 4-foot-6 inches and 83 pounds. She began running when she was 67 and has been running ever since. She trains by lifting weights, . . . → Read More: America’s Oldest Sprinter at 95!

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81-Year-Old Champion Water Skier

Strong, quick and fearless Frances Woofenden from West Palm Beach Florida is also 81 years old! She never tried water skiing until she was 50 years old. She now skis five days a week and is the number one . . . → Read More: 81-Year-Old Champion Water Skier

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New Zealand's Talented 91-Year-Old Singer Olivia Turner

91-Year-Old Olivia Turner is a contestant on New Zealand’s TV show “Got Talent.” When asked whether she was affected by the a series of devastating earthquakes which occurred in New Zealand two years ago, Ms Turner simply answered; ‘Yes, . . . → Read More: New Zealand’s Talented 91-Year-Old Singer Olivia Turner

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World's Oldest Ballerina/Guiness World Record

Charin Yuthasastrkosol began ballet at age 47. She is now over 80 and in the Guiness Book World Record for Oldest Ballerina. Watch . . . → Read More: World’s Oldest Ballerina/Guiness World Record

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94-Year-Old Does The Quickstep!

Watch Matilda Klein’s Quickstep of skips, hops and runs. You may be surprised! . . . → Read More: 94-Year-Old Does The Quickstep!

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Olivia Neubauer - 100-Year-Old Teacher

Olivia Neubauer is still going strong and still in the classroom teaching reading at 100-years old! She started teaching in 1935. Watch this report by NBC News on this remarkable and inspiring woman »   See more Stories of . . . → Read More: Olivia Neubauer – 100-Year-Old Teacher

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105-Year-Old Volunteer

A 105-year-old Hollywood, Florida woman has been sorting and delivering mail as a volunteer at Memorial Regional Hospital for the past 38 years. Watch a report by Kerry Sanders, NBC’s Nightly News (starts with a commercial) »   See more . . . → Read More: 105-Year-Old Volunteer

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100-Year-Old Man Studying for a Doctorate Degree

Bholaram Das is the oldest student in the world enrolled in a doctorate program. He enrolled for the doctorate program at age 98. In the past he has been a teacher, a lawyer and a judge. Watch . . . → Read More: 100-Year-Old Man Studying for a Doctorate Degree

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Some Vertigo Associated with Migranes

Some dizziness (vertigo) is associated with migrane headaches. If you are experiencing dizziness or headaches, you should see your doctor for a diagnosis and potential treatment. For an introduction, see this video on Migranes and Vertigo, from the Mayo . . . → Read More: Some Vertigo Associated with Migranes

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Two of The Last Remaining WWI Veterans Lived to 105 and 110

Lloyd Brown was one of the last remaining WWI veterans. He passed away in 2007. Frank Buckles, WWI and WWII veteran, died at age 110 in February of this year. Watch Lloyd Brown » Watch Frank Buckles . . . → Read More: Two of The Last Remaining WWI Veterans Lived to 105 and 110

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Three Helpful Ideas in Dealing With Difficult People

A licensed professional counselor and trainer shares three helpful ideas in dealing with difficult people. These ideas may not work in some situations, such as with Alzheimer’s patients. But for those among us, who are near the end of . . . → Read More: Three Helpful Ideas in Dealing With Difficult People

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Animal Therapist (The Dog Will See You Now)

A video from AARP about three dogs (Destiny, Lorent and Nike) who lift patients’ spirits at York Hospital in York Maine. Watch »

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Today 61-Year-Old Diana Nyad Begins Her 103-Mile Swim

It will take Diana Nyad an estimated 60 hours to complete the swim between Cuba and Florida. More medical experts believe even people in their eighties can build significant muscle strength in weeks. “We used to think there was . . . → Read More: Today 61-Year-Old Diana Nyad Begins Her 103-Mile Swim

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Arthur Winston, Employee Of The Century, Lived To Be 100

According to the United States Department of Labor, Arthur Winston was the most reliable worker ever chronicled. He was awarded the “Employee Of The Century” citation by the President of the U.S. in 1996.  He was absent only one . . . → Read More: Arthur Winston, Employee Of The Century, Lived To Be 100

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Loving Life And Over 90

Watch a segment of a PBS documentary, featuring people 90 plus living extraordinary and passionate lives, by filmmaker Susan Polis . . . → Read More: Loving Life And Over 90

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Laughter Found to Create Health Benefits Similar to Those of Exercise

Several scientific studies have found that laughter and a sense of humor produce many health benefits, some similar to those derived from exercise. Studies by Loma Linda University Schools of Allied Health and Medicine According to studies conducted by . . . → Read More: Laughter Found to Create Health Benefits Similar to Those of Exercise

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Age Is Just A Number!

81 year old Salsa dancer. Watch it past the 2 minute mark for quite a surprise » Click to Watch this Video on . . . → Read More: Age Is Just A Number!

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Viral Happiness: How To Reach 7 Million People When You’re 90 Something!

Laughter can be contagious.  Here’s a couple, Marlow & Frances Cowan, married 62 years, spreading a good kind of happy contagion at the Mayo Clinic. They say that “laughter, love and The Lord” have kept them young. This Video . . . → Read More: Viral Happiness: How To Reach 7 Million People When You’re 90 Something!

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Dr. Randy Pausch (The Last Lecture)

Dr. Randy Pausch Inspirational SpeechThe Last Lecture. …Uploaded by kaizen786. – Discover more webcam videos and video blogs.

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