I’m 86 Years Old. And I’m Just getting started
The Biology of Defiance
Aging is often seen as physical decline. In reality, it begins in the mind. The moment you start thinking of yourself as old, your world starts to shrink. You take fewer risks, expect less, and slowly step back from life.
But the human body is built to adapt. It responds to how you use it. When you stay active and engaged, it continues to perform. Perspective is the real advantage of time.
We are not here to fade. We are here to keep expanding.
The Super Ager Identity
A Super Ager is someone who chooses to stay strong, active, and sharp, no matter their age.
They follow relentless movement—taking care of their body and staying physically active. They live with intellectual curiosity—always learning, exploring, and keeping their mind engaged. They build resilience—handling challenges without slowing down.
A Super Ager does not accept fading into the background. They choose to keep growing, keep showing up, and keep building a life with energy and purpose.
The Operating System Of A Superager
Why Super Ager ORO?
I started Super Ager ORO because I grew tired of the "decline" narrative.
The world treats aging like a slow sunset. But in my 80s, I’ve found something better than youth: Perspective without fear. I have more courage now than I did decades ago. I have more clarity. I have more to give.
This platform exists to bridge the gap between "getting old" and living gold. If my journey can inspire you to reclaim your curiosity and your strength, then we’ve already won.
INSIGHTS — What the Research Says
For those who want the science behind the philosophy.
Woman, 96, enlists 150-pound dog to plant spring flowers: She points, he digs
A video of Barbara Collins and Chewy gardening together has amassed millions of views on social media.
The Science of Super Aging — PBS NewsHour / Dr. Eric Topol.
Topol's landmark research followed 1,400 people over age 85 who had never experienced major chronic disease. His finding: genetics explained very little. Lifestyle and daily choices explained almost everything.
The Top 10 Longevity Articles That Defined 2025 — Super Age.
From muscle as the most important biomarker for healthy aging, to 17 modifiable factors that shape cognitive longevity — the year's essential reading in one place.
90% of Longevity Is Modifiable — Super Age
Researchers now confirm that the vast majority of how long and how well you live is shaped by behavior, not biology. The habits that matter are not complicated. They are just consistent.
Top 10 Longevity Studies of 2024 — Elysium Health
Topol's landmark research followed 1,400 people over age 85 who had never experienced major chronic disease. His finding: genetics explained very little. Lifestyle and daily choices explained almost everything.
SuperAgers Family Study — American Federation for Aging Research
The largest ongoing study of people living past 95 in full cognitive and physical health. What separates them from the general population is increasingly well understood — and largely replicable
Scientists Found a New Way to Slow Aging Inside Cells — ScienceDaily.
A 2025 breakthrough in mitochondrial function shows that improving cellular energy efficiency extends both lifespan and healthspan. The body's capacity to repair itself is greater than previously understood
The Art of the Long Game.
Luxury is not a price tag. It is the ability to enjoy every sunset with the same vigor as your first.