A 109-year-old man, who still drives and does all his work without any help, has revealed his top tips for longevity – from drinking milk to engaging in unstructured exercise.
New Jersey native Vincent Dransfield can still be seen flogging around town in his Hyundai running errands and buying lunch, despite his age.
And although many believe the centenarian needs help navigating the city, the retired firefighter is as independent as ever, and travels frequently from the main floor of his home to his bedroom upstairs and downstairs, without any complaints of physical pain, she says. his family.
According to Vince, the secret to a long, healthy life that made him feel “whole” was to stay optimistic, drink a glass of milk every day, and keep moving his body.
Vincent Dransfield, 109, of New Jersey, still drives and does all his business without any help.
Vince (pictured with his family) can still be seen whipping around town in his Hyundai running errands and buying lunch despite his age
Talking to todayMuammar – who recently celebrated his 109th birthday with pizza and carrot cake – revealed how he avoided any major diseases, such as cancer and heart disease, throughout his long life.
Vince – born March 28, 1914 – said the key to enjoying a long life is taking the time to do what you love.
For the 109-year-old, that meant serving as a member of the volunteer local fire department.
Vince — who has one child, three grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren — has spent more than 80 years in the fire department and even became chief for a while.
He told the outlet that his service in the department brought him an enormous amount of happiness because he “met many friends.”
His 48-year-old granddaughter Erica Lista revealed that being away from a team made Vince go after his wife after the death of his wife of 54 years.
After my grandmother died, that’s what kept him moving forward. Every day, he would go to the firehouse from 3 to 5, and all the old men would sit there and hang out. She was like his family.
Soon her grandfather became a regular at the firehouse, Erica said, becoming part of the “three-to-five club”.
Volunteering at the firehouse has also helped Vince stay in shape throughout his life, which he says has played a huge role in maintaining his health.
Even though he never lifted weights or worked out in the gym, Vince always made sure to keep his body moving.
“I was 21 when I joined the fire department and that was the drill I did every day – answering fire alarms in Little Falls,” he said.
I was energized and exhausted when the 40-year alarm went off. Then for the next 40 years, I (continued) when I felt like it.
Vince (pictured during his stint as a firefighter) – who was born on March 28, 1914 – said the key to a long life is spending time doing what you love
Vince (pictured as a firefighter) – has one child, three grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren – spent more than 80 years in the department and even became chief
Erica often jokes that organized exercise amuses her grandfather, noting that he often laughs at those who run.
Vince worked for 60 years of his life — most of those years spent as an auto parts manager — before retiring in his late 70s, noting that while he still wanted to work, his wife pushed him to take a break.
In addition to doing something he loves every day, Vince makes a point of pouring a cup of milk to keep his bones strong.
The drink has been out of Vince’s life for 94 years.
He left school just after the eighth grade and worked on a dairy farm from the age of just 15 to help support his family.
Vince delivered milk for five years and would often help himself to a cold cup.
He attributes his good health to the drinks, which he says helped him get through the Great Depression of the 1930s.
‘I used to drink milk and eat well because I used to work on a farm,’ Vince said today. I often go back and think they gave me a good start in life and my bones in my body.
And after more than nine decades, Vince makes sure he still includes the drink in his daily routine.
In addition to doing something he loves every day, Vince (pictured on his 105th birthday) makes sure he churns a cup of milk to keep his bones strong
Muammar never shy away from Italian food, hamburgers, chocolate and other sweets
Now, he drinks Ovaltine – a milk-flavored dietary supplement – every day after breakfast.
He convinced his family of the power of milk, convincing them all to drink a cold glass of Ovaltine during his 100th birthday party.
Not only does Vince focus on maintaining his healthy diet, he has revealed that he frequently indulges in what makes him happy.
Muammar never shy away from Italian food, hamburgers, chocolate and other sweets.
In addition to his cup of Ovaltine, he also drinks coffee daily and occasionally a beer.
Erica revealed that her grandfather was never ‘careful’ about his diet and never had to lose weight because he was always so fit.
At 109, Vince still cooks for himself, though that means just heating up some soup on the stove or buying meals from a restaurant down the road.
Although he drinks a few beers now and then, Muammar avoids all other types of alcohol and has even kicked his smoking habit.
Vince started smoking when he was 50 years old after a firefighter offered him a cigarette. Once he got it, he was hooked.
Finally, Vince notes that staying positive has helped him live a long life
However, he quit cold turkey after 20 years.
One day he told me he was going to quit smoking. He threw the cigarettes and that was it. Erica said he never smoked again.
Finally, Vince notes that staying positive has helped him live a long life.
Vince describes himself as an optimist and loves to tell jokes.
Erica told the outlet:He always had such a positive, upbeat attitude, even when my grandmother passed away. He lived for it, but was determined to continue living.
Vince added:I stay positive. I never think any other way when something is wrong.
He has revealed that he feels “complete”, and has been “very, very, very lucky” his whole life.
Although it is not very rare for people to live over the age of 100 anymore, With nearly twice as many centenarians as there were 20 years agoIt is not uncommon for men to live like Vince.
According to the New England Centennial Study85 percent of centenarians are women and 15 percent are men.
However, why women live longer than men is still not clear.
