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“It was hard,” she said. “The black belt test spanned two days.” She trained almost every day for a few months just to be ready for that test. “Frankly, that level of intense training wasn’t great for my body, so after I got my black belt, I dropped back to a more reasonable level of training.”

At the age of 61, Sandra started a completely new career as a lifestyle model and actress in New York City – after losing 50 pounds. And at the age of 63, Mickie started a new business, and just a year later, she married her long lost love – a man she lost touch with for over 50 years.

For those who are nearing “retirement time,” Pat gives some candid advice: “Clear the deck. Simplify. Get ready for the things you thought you could do but never had time to do. Now you have time.”

There’s a major agism problem in our world today, but time and time again, that notion is challenged. Introducing: The Inspiring Seniors Series. Stories from 32 individuals ages 60+ showing how aging can be the start of something incredible. #InspiringSeniors

As American Heart Month comes to a close, it's important to take a moment to understand what happens when your heart stops working properly. Heart failure is the #1 cause of death in the U.S., but most times, it's preventable.