He’s 109 and Still Online: New Hampshire's Oldest Resident Shares His Story

BONUS EPISODE: In this special edition of Grounded in Granite, host Jason Schreiber travels to Dover, N.H., to catch up with 109-year-old Dick Durette, a supercentenarian who resides at Langdon Place of Dover and is believed to be New Hampshire's oldest resident and the oldest living graduate of the University of New Hampshire.From the livingroom of his apartment, Dick reflects on his remarkable journey through history, from the Great Depression to the digital age, which he has embraced through daily use of the Internet. He's used Instacart for online grocery shopping and shares his thoughts on A.I. and what he thinks it means for the future. Through his lifelong curiosity for learning and remaining engaged with technology, he's living proof that it’s never too late to adapt and grow.During their conversation, Dick also explains what he believes has influenced his incredible longevity and whether he's had any regrets.EPISODE CHAPTERS:00:00 - Introduction to Dick Durette's remarkable life02:54 - The secrets of longevity 05:43 - Journey through time: Dick's early years 12:54 - Reflections on historical events16:24 - Technology, its evolution, and personal hobbies21:51 - The challenges of living to 109 and being alone26:34 - Life lessons and regrets28:34 - Staying active online 33:12 - Struggles that come with age at 10939:34 - Important phone call interruption and final thoughts ★ Follow Grounded in Granite for more stories that celebrate the people and places that make New Hampshire home and check out Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X for behind-the-scenes photos and more.#podcast #NHpodcast #NewHampshireLife