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My Elderly Space

A look at the remarkable lives of the elderly

 

Poppy donations are for veterans and widows!

John Dietsch, 84 year old veteran, wasn't scared – then or now. He served in World War II and now is any active volunteer with the Royal Canadian Legion in Scarborough. Dietsch took a lead role in poppy collection. His branch raised about $35,000.

Yesterday, gunman stormed into a Royal Canadian Legion, demanding thousands in poppy donations. When the gunman lunged for the cash, Dietsch grabbed his arm, pushing away the gun. They struggled and Dietsch fell to the floor. The startled attacker ran to the door empty-handed.

Go Mr. Dietsch, go!

Read more of the story here.

 
 

95-year-old Track Star

Frank Levine ran his first marathon at the age of 65. He’s run seventeen marathons since then. At 95, he still runs 2 miles every other day, and recently competed in the 95-99 category and set a world record at 50 minutes and 10 seconds.

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"A hundred is nothing anymore..."

"A hundred is nothing anymore... 110 is just a little bit better," says Bernice Madigan, who turned 110 last month. Watch the video below and find out her secret to longevity.

Article from Boston.com

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Centenarian does the tango

Carmencita Calderón, a dancer in Buenos Aires, continued to dance well into her old age. Here's a video of her rocking the tango on her 100th birthday.

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Happy 106th birthday, Ada!

Ada Johnson turns 106 today. She has lived in Ontario, Canada her entire life. While she no longer gets out much, she is still full of smiles and her eyes are full of zest. She was never one to complain, even when times are tough.

See her featured in this video.

This is why we, Yada and Yoda, keep blogging about the elderly. It's their positive and peaceful outlook on life that inspires us to appreciate all the simple and little things. Happy Birthday, Ada!

 
 

World's Oldest Man dies at 113

Some of you may remember Mr. Tanabe, we featured him a while ago when he turned 112 nearly 2 years ago. Mr. Tanabe pass away yesterday at the ripe old age of 113. The World's Oldest Man title has been passed to 113 year old WWI vet Henry Allingham of England.

 
 

Hazel Does it Again!

Our favourite mayor is showing us why she's re-elected again and again. This affable and dynamic mayor of Mississauga, Ontario, practises what she preaches. Hazel McCallion, 88, was seen patrolling the roadside with parks staff to tout LitterNot, the city's volunteer program that recruits corporate and community groups to adopt a park or street and keep it clean. "I always stop and pick up litter like this when I'm out for a walk," she says. Let's follow her lead and make our communities more beautiful!

 
 

Having a blast on the piano



A fun video of Fran & Marlo Cowan playing the piano, they are just having a blast! The couple has been married for 62 years, so you can say they've had lots of practice.

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"You're never too old"

"You're never too old ..." says Bette Calman, 83. This octogenarian lives by her words. Still teaching up to 11 yoga classes a week, Ms. Calman says she can do more yoga maneuvers than she could 50 years ago.

She also authored three yoga books and made regular TV appearances in the 70s.

Her advice? "Forget age."

Has her story inspired you to 'stretch' beyond your limits? Read more about this remarkable lady here.

 
 

Centenarian has no plans to quit the legislature


100-year-old Sally Gordon has no plans to quit her job, as hundreds of people came to wish her a "Happy Birthday" at the Nebraska Legislature. Sally is an assistant sergeant-at-arms, maintaining order at the legislature.

"When I don't work, I just go crazy," she says, "I'm a desperate housewife, and I'm allergic to housework."

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