Today, Colorado Senior Connections (CSC), an innovative program led by Jewish Family Service, hosted a party honoring nonagenarian participants (those who are 90 years old and older) at Berkshires at Lowry. CSC is a federally funded NORC (Naturally Occurring Retirement Community) project designed to help seniors continue to live independently in their own residences.We were inspired to see 13 people in their 90s living life to its fullest - including two women who are 99! More than 50 residents and family members came to celebrate life. Some of the nonagenarians' advice for longevity includes:
- Keeping active and eating right
- Having a supportive family and husband (and good genes don't hurt either)
- Having hobbies such as cooking and baking
- Make sure you stay social and have a good network of friends
And one woman says if she had the secret, she would bottle it, sell it, and be a rich woman! Don't we all wish we had that secret! :)
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--Kari Alpen and Alaina Green, JFS Marketing Department
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