Lonely Elderly Man Calls Radio Station, Host Does the Nicest Thing
When a 95-yr-old man called a radio station because he was lonely, the host sent a taxi to bring him in to talk to listeners.
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94-yo Hockey Player Dominates On Ice Like Man Half His Age -Video
A 94-year-old hockey player still dominates on skates 3-4 times a week in a Minnesota ice rink.
They Wanted Her to Undergo Cancer Treatment, But 90-Year-old Hits The Road Instead
After her husband of 67 years passed away and a cancerous mass appeared in her stomach, Norma made a life-changing decision: hit the road.
78-year-old Grandmother Goes Viral After Powerlifting 245 Pounds
Shirley Webb doesn't like grandma jokes in the gym. No one is laughing now because she can deadlift 245 pounds and is dedicated to feeling good.
Local Business Gives Free Roof to NC Grandmother Who Only Had $300
It's a Christmas miracle come early for a North Carolina grandmother. Barbara's roof was leaking throughout the house so she went to see All About Roofing, located in Elon. The owner decided to give her a new roof for free because she only had $300.
At 105, Feisty Edythe Has 36K Facebook Fans and Still Drives
At 105 years old, Edythe Kirchmaier is still as smart and engaging as anyone who's 65. She is the oldest user on Facebook and for her birthday she asked for 105,000 Likes on the page of her favorite charity. Her Facebook friends already number 36,000 and they made her wish come true, tallying more than 124,000 Likes for the medical nonprofit Direct Relief.
Reverse Begging: Man Gives Away Money at Intersection (Video)
Many drivers commonly see homeless people carrying cardboard signs asking for money at intersections, but commuters who passed Doug Eaton on Wednesday were instead surprised that he was handing out money. In honor of his 65th birthday, he decided to distribute free money to people, advertising his giveaway with a hand-painted sign that read: Do you need a few bucks for some coffee?
Columbia University Janitor Graduates With Honors
A Yugoslavian-born custodian at New York's Columbia University will be trading in his uniform for a cap and gown this weekend when he graduates with honors after working on his degree for 12 years.
Kindness Challenge Winner Makes Handmade Toys to Give Away
A retired man in California is one of three winners of the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation's Kindness Challenge. The wood-working carpenter is bringing smiles to the faces of hundreds of kids with handmade toys created in his workshop garage. I just love making things for people.
Blueberries May Fend Off Alzheimer's: It's All About The Anthocyanins
The blueberry, already known to be a 'super fruit' for its power to potentially lower the risk of heart disease and cancer, also could be insurance for your brain against Alzheimer's disease. New research presented by scientists Sunday bolsters the idea that this fruit, loaded with healthful antioxidants, could help prevent the devastating effects of […]
In Their 20's Pro Soccer Players Housed in Retirement Village Find Joy
When two teammates on the Washington Spirit women's pro soccer team, learned where they would live this summer, they thought someone was playing a prank. The one-time Olympic medalists were placed in a retirement community. But it grew on them quickly and surpassed their expectations.
Speed is Number One on 88-year-old's Bucket List
From New Hampshire comes the story of an 88-year-old grandma with a bucket list laced with speed and risk. While some people watch TV or play cards in their senior years, Flo Silva of Londonderry is grabbing all the excitement she can.
This Old Lady Is So Rad, She's Won 1Mil Fans And Celebrity Status
Grandma Baddiewinkle has become famous and given us lessons on how to live life with fun and happiness at 87 – and how to look cute while doing it.
101-Year-Old Woman Rappels Down Skyscrapers for Charity (WATCH)
At more than a hundred years old, this woman isn't afraid of rappelling down a 500 foot tower to raise money for her favorite charity.
'Playgrounds' Designed for Seniors Help Keep Them Active, Sharp
Playgrounds built for seniors are helping older folks in Spain stay physically and socially active, and mentally sharp. Now, 50 are set to be built in the US.
91-Year-old WWII Vet Running 3,000 Miles For Ship That Won The War
A World War II veteran is running across America to help send the ship he served on back to Normandy for 75th anniversary of D-Day.
Retiring Teacher Steals the Show With Hip-Hop Dance Moves, Teens Go Wild
This 60-year-old dance teacher shows her high school students a few moves in a hip-hop routine to "Uptown Funk."
America's Oldest Park Ranger Still Works at 93: 'Life keeps opening up'
Betty Soskin loves giving tours of the Rosie the Riveter National Park, offering her own first-hand account of World War II and the Civil Rights Movement.
This Fancy Old Lady Is Crushing it At the Gym
If you're one of those people who needs a little extra motivation when it comes to dragging yourself to the gym, just take a look at this lady.
100-Year-olds Say a Positive Attitude is the Secret to Longevity
60 percent of Americans who've reached their 100th birthday say they do not "feel old," and most point to positivity as the key to a long and happy life.
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