A 108-year-old woman from Delaware renewed her driving license until 2033. She attributes her long life and vitality to exercise and to a daily habit that has followed for decades.
A 108 - year - old woman from Delaware, U.S.A., proved that age is often just a number, as she managed to renew the driving licence By 2033, when she has completed 115 years of life.
Susan Young Brown, born 1918, continues to live an active everyday life and is a source of inspiration for local society. She states that she is facing the passage of time with optimism and dignity. «I grow old with grace.», reported features after successful renewal of her license.
From a farm without electricity to education
Brown's life is interwoven with significant social changes of the last century. He grew up on a farm without electricity and running water, while later he studied and graduated in 1945 from an educational institution that is currently part of the University of Delaware.
He then devoted more than 30 years to teaching, starting with a small school of a hall and continuing to various educational institutions.
The secret of longevity
When asked what is the secret that keeps her active and independent at this age, her answer was clear: systematic exercise.
Three times a week he visits one activity center, where he participates in group gymnastics programs, while following daily exercise routine for about two decades.
«I do my homework every morning. When I retired, after 30 years of standing in the classrooms, there was no way I could just sit on the couch.», explain.
A special honor on her birthday
Her story has moved local society. About 130 people participated in the celebration of her 108th birthday, including Delaware governor, Matt Meyer.
One of the most special gifts she received was a permanent parking spot in front of the building she frequently visits, a symbolic gesture of recognition of her active presence in the community.
She believes, however, that the most important gift was the renewal of her driving licence, which allows her to continue to move autonomously and enjoy her daily life for years to come.
