Tag Archives: seniors

I Want to Live to Be 100 Years Old

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Barbara Techel

Did I hear you say, “Seriously?” Or perhaps you said, “Are you crazy?” Or maybe, just maybe, you are like me and want to live to be 100 years old? I imagine this is me in the photo above tending to my flowers. I love the middle of May when I can go shopping for [...]

What Does 105 Years Look Like? Meet the Very Special Libby.

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Barbara Techel

From left: Christine Thill (owner of Libby’s House and granddaughter to Libby), Libby, Phyllis (Libby’s daughter), Jeremiah (Libby’s great grandson) and Ona (Libby’s great, great granddaughter) Libby, 105 years old is a real delight to know. Frankie and I have been honored and privileged to visit with this exceptionally beautiful and spunky lady on a [...]

The Healing Work of Therapy Dogs

Posted on March 11, 2010 by Barbara Techel

One of the people Frankie and I talk about in our new book is Lyla, and she is one of our favorite residents. As I say that, all the residents really are all our favorites… They each have something unique and special about them that is so endearing. Lyla just turned 96 years old and every time I see her, I just want to [...]