While those are some of the obvious steps you can take to age well, researchers have discovered that centenarians tend to share certain traits in how they eat, move about, and deal with stress—the sorts of things we can emulate to improve our own aging process.
7. Be less neurotic. It may work for Woody Allen, who infuses his worries with a healthy dose of humor, but the rest of us neurotics may want to find a new way to deal with stress. "We have a new study coming out that shows that centenarians tend not to internalize things or dwell on their troubles," says Perls. "They are great at rolling with the punches."
Senior Couple EngagementJacob, age 92, and Rebecca, age 89, are living in Florida. Are allexcited about their decision to get married, they go for a stroll todiscuss the wedding, and on the way they pass a Drugstore. Jacobsuggests they go in. Jacob addresses the man behind the counter: "Areyou the owner?"The pharmacist answers, "Yes."Jacob: "We're about to get married. Do you sell heart Medication?"Pharmacist: "Of course we do."Jacob: "How about medicine for circulation?"Pharmacist: "All kinds."Jacob: "Medicine for rheumatism?"Pharmacist: "Definitely." &n bsp;Jacob: "How about suppositories?"Pharmacist: "You bet!"Jacob: "Medicine for memory problems, arthritis and Alzheimer's?"Pharmacist: "Yes, a large variety; the works."Jacob: "What about vitamins, sleeping pills, Geritol, antidotes forParkinson's disease?"Pharmacist: "Absolutely."Jacob: "Everything for heartburn and indigestion?"Pharmacist: "We sure do."Jacob: "You sell wheelchairs and walkers and canes?"Pharmacist: "All speeds and Sizes."Jacob: "Adult diapers?"Pharmacist: "Sure."Jacob: "Great, we'd like to use this store as our Bridal Registry."
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