United
Healthcare’s 7th Annual 100@100 Survey found that more than half of the
100-year olds exercise nearly every day.
Activity favored by nearly half:
walking, and almost as many do exercises to strengthen their muscles. Some enjoy yoga, Tai Chi, riding a bike,
jogging or participating in sports. It
is estimated there are 72,000 centenarians nationwide with Medicare plans.
The
survey included 300 baby boomers in their early 50’s, and 100 centenarians and
answers focused on talking with a friend or family member almost every day, attending social events, and finding reasons
daily to giggle or laugh.
Asked
who to invite to a family dinner from a list of 14, Betty White was number one
for 78%. Half would pick “Gone with the
Wind” as the greatest movie from the
past 100 years. Boomers picked “It’s
A Wonderful Life.”
Almost
75% of the centenarians polled said they will vote in November.
