A real inspiration

[razz]

This is a true inspiration for me and so I am sharing his thoughts.

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fl20090129jk.html

Quote:
At the age of 97 years and 4 months, Shigeaki Hinohara is one of the world's longest-serving physicians and educators. Hinohara's magic touch is legendary: Since 1941 he has been healing patients at St. Luke's International Hospital in Tokyo and teaching at St. Luke's College of Nursing. After World War II, he envisioned a world-class hospital and college springing from the ruins of Tokyo; thanks to his pioneering spirit and business savvy, the doctor turned these institutions into the nation's top medical facility and nursing school. Today he serves as chairman of the board of trustees at both organizations. Always willing to try new things, he has published around 150 books since his 75th birthday, including one "Living Long, Living Good" that has sold more than 1.2 million copies. As the founder of the New Elderly Movement, Hinohara encourages others to live a long and happy life, a quest in which no role model is better than the doctor himself.
His advice is wonderful, I think. Is he still living as the link is from 2009?

[JaneV2.0]

I am similarly inspired by Dr. Leila Denmark, a U.S. physician who practiced until she was 103 and died earlier this month at 114. She was a wise pediatrician who advised against buying fruit juice for children, reportedly remarking that you could buy a small steak for the same amount of money.

The part "always willing to try new things" in the quote above is telling.

[lhamo]

He was still going as of his 100th birthday last October:

http://aphn.wordpress.com/2011/10/04/our-patron-dr-shigeaki-hinohara-turns-100-on-this-4th-october-2011/

Agree that he is an incredible inspiration. I hope I'm still engaged like that if I'm lucky enough to live to 100!

lhamo

[razz]

Dr Denmark really did have it all, didn't she and gave so much as well. Great inspiration! Thanks for mentioning her.
http://drleiladenmark.com/