My grandmother just turned 95, and she's still thriving. Here are her 3 secrets to longevity.

Fri, 08/09/2024 - 05:24

The author's grandmother wearing a pink sequined dress and smiling. — The author's grandmother just turned 95.
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My maternal grandmother has always been a "cool" grandma.
She just turned 95, and she's still thriving.
Her secrets to longevity include staying close to family and keeping the faith.

My maternal grandmother, Theresa "Terry" Grady, just celebrated her 95th birthday in June. To say she's an inspiration is an understatement. When my four younger siblings and I were younger, we always thought our grandmother was a "cool" grandma.