A few years ago, if someone would turn 100 they would be thrown a party and maybe even interviewed for the newspaper. However, it is becoming more common to turn 100; people just do not make a big deal about it anymore.
According msnbc.com, the number of “centenarians” has nearly doubled in the past 20 years to about 72,000 and is expected to double again in the year of 2020. According to reports, just under one percent of people that were born in 1910 lived to their 100th birthday. It is suspected that girls have a higher percentage of living until their 100th birthday.
Many people say that older Americans have a healthier lifestyle. They do not sit and lounge on the couch but are physically active. They take walks or can even take classes at a nearby recreation center. Most are also living independently. They are able to cook and take care of themselves. Also, most of their minds are sharp and their bodies are working normally and healthy.
According to msnbc.com a women by the name of Lynn Peters Adler, who founded and now runs the National Centenarians Awareness Project, found some similarities between the centenarians she spends time with. They have a positive and realistic attitude. Even in the midst of a hard time, they are still positive. They also have a love of life and a good sense of humor. She also realized that many of them are spiritual and have a lot of courage. Lastly, she realized that they have a great ability to accept losses that come with getting older, but do not let them stop them from doing what they want.
Even though people turning 100 has become more common, this does not mean that they deserve less attention. They are truly remarkable people that have lived a long and interesting life. They are full of wisdom and can teach others about that wisdom and about life itself.
By: Elizabeth Farwell
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