Living to 100 Years Old and Beyond

In this episode I am joined by William J. Kole, award-winning journalist and author of "The Big 100: The New World of Super-Aging," an exploration of extreme longevity. We discuss the rapidly increasing demographic of people who are 100 years old and older and how this trend is continuing. We also talk about blue zones and how they may or may not affect people's ability to extend their lifespan due to their surroundings and lifestyles. In Bill's incredibly impressive career, he has reported on several extraordinary events including being a reporter at the Hague. I ask Bill if there's a chance we'll see a 120-year-old Nazi go on trial there, and he says it's certainly a possibility. We also discuss the increased risk of elder poverty and how we can combat that as a society, the implications of our youth-obsessed ageist culture and how this is a modern development, and all of the tricks and tips you might need if you want to live to be 100 years old yourself.