Neurobiology confirms that the brain continues to develop and form new connections throughout life. This means that learning, starting a new profession, studying a foreign language and acquiring new skills are possible at any age. As the saying goes: “Learning is yours until death - always with you.”
In this post, we have gathered several interesting and inspiring facts related to older persons:
British ballerina Joan Collins continued performing on stage at the age of 79. She spent four hours a day rehearsing and would say: “The body ages, but the heart never does.”
Harland Sanders, founder of the famous fast-food chain KFC, created the brand at the age of 65.
French actress Georgette Dubois received her first film role at the age of 82 and became one of the most sought-after older actresses.
Fauja Singh, an Indian athlete, became the first 100+ year-old person in the world to complete a full marathon at the age of 100.
