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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
2012/09/25 10:58am
My late husband, dying with such dignity and peacefulness after suffering years with cancer.
Claudia Reed
2012/09/18 7:43pm
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
2012/09/18 3:03pm
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
2012/09/17 4:40pm
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
2012/09/17 4:13pm
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
2012/09/15 8:57am
Steven Tyler :) Ha ha!
sewforfun
2012/09/14 9:11pm
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
2012/09/14 6:12pm
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
2012/09/14 3:55pm
Jan Hively, founder of Vital Aging Network. She is devoted to aging gracefully, continuing to contribute and to being intellectualy engaged.
Mary Abbey
2012/09/14 12:32pm
My friends, Clareyse & Joann, exemplify aging with grace--avid bikers, adventuresome travelers, in good shape, have positive outlooks!
Sue Klaseus
2012/09/14 10:33am
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
2012/09/14 10:03am
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
2012/09/14 8:48am
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
2012/09/14 8:15am
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
2012/09/14 7:50am
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
2012/09/14 7:19am
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
2012/09/13 4:55pm
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
2012/09/13 11:21am
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
2012/09/13 11:13am
My Mom, my Aunties, Queen Elizabeth II, and Queen Sonja of Norway.
Yvonne
2012/09/13 11:13am
to me this is just being yourself and doing what makes you feel good.
Leslie Burtzel
2012/09/13 10:26am
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
2012/09/13 9:55am
Betty White
Laurie Terning
2012/09/13 8:57am
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
2012/09/13 8:11am
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
2012/09/12 6:12pm
"The most interesting man alive," from the Corona commercial.
Matt Chafos
2012/09/12 3:53pm
Watch this!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=B1iiG5wBaYE&feature=em-share_video_user
Julie
2012/09/12 11:36am
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
2012/09/12 11:28am
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
2012/09/12 11:03am
Betty White...Funny, positive, active and beautiful and still doing what she loves!!
Sue Akervik
2012/09/12 10:53am
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
2012/09/12 10:24am
Betty White - she cracks me up!! So fun and loving -- and such a possitive energy.
Lisa Knight
2012/09/12 9:42am
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
2012/09/12 9:35am
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
2012/09/12 9:21am
Jane Fonda, Bette White, Mick Jagger, George HW Bush
Jane
2012/09/12 9:06am
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
2012/09/12 9:01am
All of the amazing women on the Advanced Style blog. They're beautiful and inspiring: http://advancedstyle.blogspot.com/.
Amy W.
2012/09/12 8:48am
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
2012/09/12 8:47am
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
2012/09/12 8:44am
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
2012/09/12 8:40am
"Retirement at sixty-five is ridiculous. When I was sixty-five I still had pimples." - George Burns.
Terri-Lee Lanigan
2012/09/12 8:40am
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
2012/09/12 8:39am
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
2012/09/12 8:32am
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
2012/09/12 8:29am
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
2012/09/12 8:29am
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
2012/09/12 8:28am
The entire generation has unprecedented style. Sacrificed everything in WWII, yet are humble & grateful for all we do for them.
Patrick Oltmanns
2012/09/12 8:26am
His zest for life, kindness, humility and intelligence inspire me. Dick McFarland is my ultimate example of aging with style.
Stacey
2012/09/12 8:20am
Richard Geere
I believe he's mid sixties now. I think he gets more attractive the older he gets.
Natalie Burnell
2012/09/12 8:10am
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
2012/09/12 8:09am
Betty White, love her current show!
Veronica Olsen
2012/09/12 8:06am
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
2012/09/12 8:01am
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
2012/09/12 7:59am
i think clint eastwood,for his age he still looks strong and healthy.
mike bruce
2012/09/12 7:59am
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
2012/09/12 7:45am
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
2012/09/11 5:43pm
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
2012/09/11 5:37pm
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
2012/09/11 5:35pm
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
2012/09/11 5:27pm
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
2012/09/11 5:16pm
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
2012/09/11 5:05pm
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
2012/09/11 5:00pm