We have a Centenarian where I am now living. Her name is Billie, and she is 101. I remember Billie from my youth. She was a clerk at a dime store for many years, and then, when that facility closed, she worked as a clerk at a pharmacy. I see Billie every day as she is making her walking route the same as I am, same route, same distance. The only difference is that she breaks hers up more than I do. I am sure there are more differences than I know.
I might also remind you that I live in an INDEPENDENT Senior facility. When the opportunity presents itself, I plan to ask her what she attributes her longevity to.
The article below was borrowed from the internet:
Living to 100 is a rare feat. You can follow all the traditional medical advice and best diet recommendations, but the odds of reaching the century mark are still quite slim.
However, when someone is lucky enough to celebrate their 100th birthday, it’s worth listening to the wisdom they have to offer. Centenarians are a special breed of people who have experienced long and fruitful lives, so it’s a good idea to listen and take note of how they achieved such an impressive milestone.
Many centenarians attribute their longevity to daily routines that may seem surprising, such as eating fatty foods and drinking alcohol. Others credit their lengthy lifespans to maintaining an optimistic outlook and enjoying plenty of laughter.
The only thing we can know for sure is that nothing is certain when it comes to living a full 100 years. Every centenarian reaches that mark by different means, and each one is likely to have their own unique advice to impart.
We can let their wise and humorous words guide us on our own personal journeys, as each day may bring us closer to our own 100th birthday.
I look back on my life like a good day’s work — it was done and I am satisfied with it … life is what we make it, always has been, always will be. ~ Grandma Moses
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