We’re sad at Engage As You Age to learn that Solomon Burke died over the weekend. Known for such classics as “Everybody Needs Somebody to Love,” “Cry to Me,” “You’re Good For Me,” and for also selling popcorn in-between sets, Burke was one of the last remaining and active soul singers from the 1960s. Known… Read more »

On Saturday, September 11th, San Francisco State University is hosting a fabulous event – Creativity: The Arts and Your Gray Matter. Engage As You Age is one of the events sponsors. Come by our booth and meet our founder Ben Lewis as well as one of our activity specialists. Octogenarian Jimmy Cobb will perform live… Read more »

She stands two inches shy of five feet and didn’t begin acting professionally until she was 93. Mae Laborde isn’t looking to move into an assisted living facility or seeking homecare. Chances are that she is on the phone trying to track down her agent. At the age of 93, Mae Laborde became a professional… Read more »

Twenty-six miles is a tremendous distance even for the most fit individual. So Gail Jonas, a longtime Healdsburg resident, deserves a round of applause for going the distance at 70 years old. On Aug. 1, Jonas ran a marathon as part of the Vineman Ironman Relay, which she completed with her son (who cycled 112… Read more »

Ivy Bean has passed away at the age of 104. Most likely the oldest regular user (if not user) of Facebook, Ivy Bean kept her (at last count) 4,949 friends up to speed with her life. On August, 15, 2008 an article described Ivy as being “the world’s oldest facebook user.” At that time she… Read more »

About 10,000 feet above the earth, Bonnie Townsend wished herself a happy birthday. And not just any birthday. Her 90th birthday. Yes, this 90-year-old woman from Port Charlotte, Fla. celebrated her 90th birthday by strapping on a parachute and jumping out of an airplane as her family looked on from down below. Townsend’s enthusiasm and… Read more »

Dr. Walter Watson, a 100-year-old gynecologist continues to see patients on a daily basis and still serves as chairman of his department at University Hospital in Augusta, Georgia! At an age when many people hire a caregiver or companion for physical assistance around the house, Dr. Watson continues to make his rounds! He certainly isn’t… Read more »

Heard of the Make a Wish Foundation? Chances are you have. Heard of An Elderly Wish Foundation? Chances are you haven’t. If you’re a resident of Contra Costa County you should learn about this amazing organization. They’re similar to the Make a Wish Foundation but grant last wishes for terminally ill seniors that live in… Read more »

Have you ever thought of becoming an escapist or stuntman? Could you imagine doing that in your 80s? Or even 90s? Ronald Cunningham, better known as “The Great Omani,” continued to engaged in great escapes and amazing stunts until he was 90! Born on July 10, 1915 in England, Cunningham’s life was changed forever in… Read more »

It took nearly 80 years but Elsie McLean finally shot her first hole in one at the age of 102. Golfing since she was in her 20s, Elsie, made the amazing shot on a par 3, 96-yard hole in Chico, California.”For an old lady, I still hit the ball pretty good” said McLean after she… Read more »