Inspiring

August 7, 2017

Japan’s 105-Year-Old Longevity Expert Shares 12 Secrets to Living a Long Life

In 2009, author, physician, and longevity expert Dr. Shigeaki Hinohara sat down with Japan Times for an enlightening and eye-opening interview. At the time, Hinohara was 97-years-old and esteemed for his health—both physical and mental—and his admirable role as “one of the world’s longest-serving physicians and educators.” While Hinohara has recently passed away at the age of 105, his legacy lives on through his sage and simple secrets to living a long life.

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July 28, 2017

Heartwarming Photos of Elderly Couple Prove There’s No Age Limit to Being Madly in Love

Our society focuses a lot on youth, but as we've seen time and again, we should be paying more attention to those who are older. There's an intangible beauty that comes with such maturity, but that doesn't mean life has to slow down; you're never too old to chase your dreams or even act like an infatuated teenager. Photographer Irina Nedyalkova show us firsthand, as she captured endearing images of an elderly couple in love.

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July 5, 2017

Husband and Wife with Dementia Celebrate 65th Anniversary with Sweet Photo Shoot

In the past, couples' photo sessions were typically limited to wedding days and babies' births. Today, however, more and more twosomes are opting to celebrate their longterm love with anniversary photo shoots. While each of these sessions is equally endearing, the story behind elderly couple Ruby's and Harold's session is particularly poignant. To celebrate their 65th anniversary, Ruby and Harold enlisted the talent of portrait and wedding photographer Megan Vaughan.

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June 12, 2017

‘The Restaurant of Order Mistakes’ Only Staffs Waiters with Dementia, So Every Order is a Surprise

Worldwide, dementia affects 47.5 million people with 9.9 million new cases each year. Recently, a pop-up restaurant in Tokyo spent 3 days in operation, changing the public's perception of those suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's. The Restaurant of Order Mistakes, which was open in early June, was staffed by sufferers of these disorders. Six smiling waitresses took orders and served food to customers, who came in knowing they may not get what they asked for.

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