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George has figured out the secret to living life without regrets! George Thomas, 94-year-old sailmaker, wasn’t thinking about living life without regrets. He was simply following his passion and joy. As a young mechanical engineer, George felt somewhat dissatisfied but he knew his true passion was sailing. Sailing brought him joy as he raced his…

What does it mean to be driven by purpose? According to 12 Secrets Purpose-driven Empowerment Course, a person driven by purpose is never finished and can never fail! A person living a purpose-driven life is in progression toward identifying and expressing their personal uniqueness that brings joy, growth, and benefit to themselves and others in…

What is YOUR secret to aging gracefully? The Aging Gracefully team went to a gathering of actively aging adults to ask the question, “What is the secret to aging gracefully.” The answers from people aged 70 to 94 vary! Enjoy! The list below is a summary of answers from our vibrant friends who strive to…

Gardening and exercise go together! Kathryn Eyring and Michelle Payne are celebrating National Gardening and Exercise Day with a garden tour. Come along to see what’s growing at the beginning of June. There’s a lot of gardening season ahead for this year so exercising and proper movements for mobility, strength, and flexibility are important in…

Imagine tap dance for special populations! Melissa Renner makes tap dance for special populations possible because of her innovative tap shoe covers. These stretch boots with taps will fit over any shoe or slipper, making it possible for all ages and abilities to have fun tapping! Whether seated or standing, everyone can tap dance by…

Beekeeping 101 for us to better understand honey bees! Bob Becka takes time to teach us Beekeeping 101 because he is passionate about honey bees and saving them from decline! At 65 years old, when some people think it’s okay to do less, Bob started backyard beekeeping. He loves to share information about bees so…

Shoeless Joe Jackson was a passionate baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson was born to an impoverished family in Brandon Mill, South Carolina. He began working in the local cotton mill when he was just six years old. He remained illiterate throughout his life but never let that stop him from his dreams. ______________ Watch the…

Gardening is FUN! I encourage everyone to try new things. If you haven’t tried to grow plants – indoors or outside – it’s time to start! I created this video for you to see how I garden all year long. At the time of this writing (April) I’m able to eat onions, broccoli, swiss chard,…

What are the three best sleep positions for sleeping through the night pain-free? The following three optimal sleep positions reduce or prevent neck, shoulder, and back pain. Sleep is vital to anyone desiring a high-functioning, active life! Of course, your night affects your day… and vice versa! Back Sleeping (Supine) If you want to sleep…

Will YOU find a purpose-driven life after retirement? Tom was a trucker who was actively involved in his union. When Tom retired, he was no longer a trucker… or a union worker. So, how does Tom think of himself now? Who is the authentic Tom? How does he identify himself now? At 65, what does…

What does retirement mean for YOU? Does it mean retiring from a career? Or, does it mean retiring from life? Are you using your retirement years for excitement like new passions, hobbies, and skills? Or are you existing? Make it a GOOD life! If you want to live a long, healthy life without regrets, you…

What are the favorite articles, interviews, or videos on Aging Gracefully TV? Here is the list of favorites! Tour of the Avon Lake Power Plant If you’ve driven along the shores of Lake Erie, you may have seen the massive Avon Lake Power Plant. If you’ve been on an airplane flying into Cleveland, you may…