What a yr 2022 was! To mark the event, right here’ s a take a look at simply a few of the folks Senior Planet profiled, and the way they view “Growing older with Perspective.”
Henrietta Mantooth, Artist
“Growing older slows you down in numerous methods, however it didn’t decelerate my need to specific what I want whereas I’m nonetheless alive.”
Richard Turner, Card Mechanic
“Have a wholesome disregard for anybody who tells you one thing is unattainable. I misplaced my eyesight at 9 and I handled that. Now 60 years later, I’m having to take care of “there goes that knee.” Advantageous! Give me the titanium knee!”
Cheech Marin, Performer
“I smoke weed all day and keep away from all train. I believe that’s the important thing. You’ll be able to decry all of it you need however right here I’m!”
Anabel Rivera, Senior Planet Contact Middle
“It’s about independence. And being prepared to study the abilities you should be free.”
Nick Nolte, Actor
“Bodily, you attempt to simply hold on to issues. Greater than ever, you’ve bought to actually take note of your habits and your well being as you age.”
Gloria Barksdale, Coach
“…I believe growing older with perspective means you’re assured in how you’re growing older – mentally, emotionally, bodily and naturally technologically.”
Carolyn Hartfield, 2022 Sponsored Athlete
“Growing older with perspective is embracing the thrill of growing older and letting my little mild shine by way of me upon others in order that they might additionally savor within the spices of life!”
Audrey HIlliard, Linked NYCHA Coordinator
“It means to me… shifting ahead into the longer term to do higher. It means you need higher. And I really feel that each one Seniors need higher.“
Sokie Lee, Litter Activist
‘Do what you’re keen on most, do it with ardour and get different folks on the identical wagon.”
And a particular due to the staff members who discovered all these unimaginable folks and coaxed out their great tales:
Sean Cruse (left) who manages the Sponsored Athlete program;
Pam Hugi (proper), Senior Planet Group and Advocacy Supervisor.
Our profile protection can also be dealt with by NaBeela Washington (left), who’s our Common Task Contributor.
Final however not least is Gill Pringle (proper), our Hollywood Correspondent, who brings on the glam to the Senior Planet web site.
Thanks for all of your arduous work – and on to 2023!