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Who's your favorite example of aging with style?
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My older brother who endured 3 triple heart bypass surgeries, was hit by a train & survived. Now at 72 is walking 3m every day, living well!
Sharyl Van't Hul
My late husband, dying with such dignity and peacefulness after suffering years with cancer.
Claudia Reed
A friend of mine who bought a new airplane even though he knew he was terminally ill; and, shared voting advice on his deathbed.
Linda Modrell
My father-in-law. He is 95 and drives to AZ from MN every year. He and his wife go on short trips to hike & still had a cocktail ea nite.
Jaci Lageson
I love Jane Belau. She plays the piano at the Mayo Clinic in the Gonda Bldg twice a week and she has a great sense of style!
Teresa Saum
Kay is 82. She skis, bikes, dances, travels, sings in two choirs, reads, plays bridge and drives. She lives her life to the fullest.
karen gray
Steven Tyler :) Ha ha!
sewforfun
Actor Richard Gere. His hair is white but he looks great and still has the same charm he always had. He is a great example of aging.
Thea Walker
My wife, Norma. She's talented, walks every day, mows the lawn (with push mower), spoils me, and laughs at my attempts at humor.
Ted Fuller
Jan Hively, founder of Vital Aging Network. She is devoted to aging gracefully, continuing to contribute and to being intellectualy engaged.
Mary Abbey
My friends, Clareyse & Joann, exemplify aging with grace--avid bikers, adventuresome travelers, in good shape, have positive outlooks!
Sue Klaseus
My mother, Lorna Longlet is 96, still lives in her own apartment and lives her life with faith, joy, peace and compassion for others.
Pastor Rena Peterson
My late husband surtainly was one such of person.He had great faith in God and served him till death.He never retired really fixed cars did
Raija Annikki Wikstrom
I KNOW IT IS CLIQUE BUT AGE REALLY IS MIND OVER MATTER. YOU ARE WHAT YOU THINK YOU ARE. A YOUTHFUL, APPRECIATIVE ATTITUDE WILL KEEP U YOUNG.
RUBY MEHR
They show love, compassion, vitality, wisdom, a good heart and attitude, laugh, make the best of difficult situations, and have faith in God
janice Cislo
Leila Ward, 80+ years old, has a shop in Chicago to market African art, a vibrant member of the Advisory Council of our AAA, smiles always.
Ruth Reko
My answer would have to be Betty White. She is vivacious, beautiful, funny, and a go getter. She has aged with dignity and grace.
Melissa Doheny
Frank Farrar- Ironman race athlete(bikes 100 miles, swims 2.5 miles, and runs 26.2 miles at 80plus years. One of my heros!
Paul Luitjens
My Grandma-her quick wit. Tell it as it is attitude. Willingness to make the best out of each day at the age of 95.5
Jen Rasmussen
My Mom, my Aunties, Queen Elizabeth II, and Queen Sonja of Norway.
Yvonne
to me this is just being yourself and doing what makes you feel good.
Leslie Burtzel
Jan Hively continues to teach us all to carry forth our wisdom and talents because there is always much we can learn & teach others.
Michelle
Betty White
Laurie Terning
I will definitely have to say Betty White too. She is amazing. Her outlook on life and her spark for living are contagious. Inspirational
Jean Anderson
My ladies at Ecumen Prairie Lodge when they get all "dolled up" with their lipstick and blush. We then dance, and they look young!
Kori Williams
"The most interesting man alive," from the Corona commercial.
Matt Chafos
Watch this! http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=B1iiG5wBaYE&feature=em-share_video_user
Julie
I believe a good example of someone aging gracefully would be Clint Eastwood, He continues to be an actor and appears to be true to himself.
Jean Hammann, RN
My gram who is 86. She's a verb-aging like wine, wood or cheese-maturing slowly with grace. Not a noun-a stage or period of human life.
Anna Cole-Kost
Betty White...Funny, positive, active and beautiful and still doing what she loves!!
Sue Akervik
Seniors who volunteer! Seniors who share their wisdom and want to remain as independent as they can! We have so much to learn from them!
Mary Nommensen
Betty White - she cracks me up!! So fun and loving -- and such a possitive energy.
Lisa Knight
I think my Dad is a great example of aging with style. His wife and best friend died early and he's done an incredible job of reinventing.
Eric
One day a good looking guy was painting our dining room and 94 years old resident whispered to me: Wouldn’t be nice to get a hug from those big, strong tattooed arms she pointed at the guy. Later I asked him to go and give her a hug, and when he did she grinned all over, giving me a thumb up.
Mirzeta
Jane Fonda, Bette White, Mick Jagger, George HW Bush
Jane
A 98 years old lady who said “what years are you talking about, my dear….just few seasons that's all” and give me big grin.
MIRZETA
All of the amazing women on the Advanced Style blog. They're beautiful and inspiring: http://advancedstyle.blogspot.com/.
Amy W.
Orpha, a great 100 year old beautiful active lady nearly blind and deaf, has an open oral book reading group in her apartment 3 times a week
Julie Kadelbach
Two names that come to mind are Meryl Streep and Diane Keaton. I think they give young women something to look forward to.
Kelly Hanson
One of my residents who has never owned a pair of slacks because her mother said "there are enough slobs in the world already"!
Karren McRae
"Retirement at sixty-five is ridiculous. When I was sixty-five I still had pimples." - George Burns.
Terri-Lee Lanigan
A 105 year old women that does not miss a Twins game and loves all sports. She is happy and in a good mood all of the time.
Erin Crosby
My 100 year old friend Orpha. She lives in her own apt. She is nearly blind and deaf but she remains active in her quilting group. Stitchon!
Rebecca Warpula
Aging with style... live life to the fullest, stay active, start checking items off your bucket list and most of all positive thinking!
Trisha Brenna
Paul Newman had a grace and style all his own. He raced cars well into his seventies and was nominated for a Tony Award at the age of 78!
Tami Allenson
When I think of beautiful, strong women who have aged gracefully, Laura Bush and Betty White come to mind. Style and Humor Icons.
Mary Driscoll-Ault
The entire generation has unprecedented style. Sacrificed everything in WWII, yet are humble & grateful for all we do for them.
Patrick Oltmanns
His zest for life, kindness, humility and intelligence inspire me. Dick McFarland is my ultimate example of aging with style.
Stacey
Richard Geere I believe he's mid sixties now. I think he gets more attractive the older he gets.
Natalie Burnell
A lady in her 90's. She had a new kindle fire, Ipod, and cell phone, she wanted to keep her mind sharp.
NIcole Hendrickson
Betty White, love her current show!
Veronica Olsen
Betty is a female who remains young. She still is working and enjoying her life and living it on her terms. Way to go Betty!
Betty White
So many people I can't name them all! In a nut shell - all older adults that continue to volunteer, be active and not "give up" on life:)
Irmadene Hanson
i think clint eastwood,for his age he still looks strong and healthy.
mike bruce
Katherine Hepburn is to me the epitome of aging fully & well. She continued to work through her life. Her roles changed as she aged.
Gretchen Nelson
One of my tenants just learned how to turn the computer on and now she is Skyping with her son who is right now in India.
Jim
My grandma she is 90 yrs old and still manages her farm with the help of my uncle She still bails hay, takes care of the cows and is healthy
Jim
Betty White. Beautiful lady that remains young at heart! “It’s [old age] not a surprise, we knew it was coming – make the most of it. So you may not be as fast on your feet, and the image in your mirror may be a little disappointing, but if you are still functioning and not in pain, gratitude should be the name of the game.”
Michelle Reynolds RN
I would have to say Clint Eastwood for sure. I remember watching his movies with my dad when I was a child. I really liked his westerns!
Amy
85 year old leader of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He has dedicated his life to serving others. Brilliant and humble.
Kathleen Manning
Grandpa is 87 & dresses as he did when he was a working man, collared shirts and slacks. Also, still loves to argue politics! #ClassyStyle
Blaine
Many residents come to mind but Billy Graham and Betty White are two living icons that certainly have remained bright & productive being 90+
Cheryl Dinsmore