“Own your age — I like to call it “disrupting aging” — meaning embrace it as something to look forward to, not something to fear. Look at it as a time for continued growth and engagement, not as the beginning of a decline into deterioration, dependency and disease. If you do, you will begin to focus on physical and mental fitness instead of diminishment, on preventing disease and improving your well-being instead of just treating your ailments, and you will feel empowered to become an active partner in your health care instead of being a dependent patient.”
— Jo Ann Jenkins
CEO, AARP
“The best investments I have made are in my own health and well-being. The lifestyle choices I make each day affects both my financial and physical health. Eating healthfully, being active, sleeping well and laughing are the priorities I’ve made in taking care of myself.”
— Mary Knell
CEO, Wells Fargo Commercial Banking
“Everything I do is because I am grateful for everything I have today. I thank God everyday for my blessings. When gratitude fills my heart, I don’t worry about what others think of me. I don’t sweat about other’s criticism or my mistakes. Those are small stuff.”
— Hsiao-Ling Wang
Owner, China Harbor Restaurant
“My vision and reflections on aging gracefully includes a combination of my spiritual, personal and community values around healthy living, wellness and giving back. Our bodies are our temples, loaned to us from the heavenly domain. I pay daily homage by praying faithfully each day. I hold strongly the value of unconditional love, respect and devotion to modeling good self care as a role model for my children and my grandchildren. We engage in family exercise opportunities which we invite our neighbors, friends, church family, extended family and community affinity groups to share with us. This allow us to fully share the blessing of our home in the Innis Arden Community located on the bluff in beautiful Puget Sound, and overlooking the Olympic mountains. Healthy walks, swimming and hiking are added to our daily routine.”
— Winona Hollins Hauge
Regional Director, Intercultural Cancer Council
Chair Elect, UW Health Promotion and Research Center Chair
“I protect my kidneys and heart by staying active and eating well. Excessive salt causes high blood pressure and damages kidneys. I avoid fast food and prepackaged microwave food — it is loaded with hidden salt. I read nutrition labels — less than 400 mg of sodium per serving is my rule.”
— Joyce F. Jackson
President and CEO, Northwest Kidney Centers
“My wife’s energy and spirit comes from the love and support of her family. She is very low-key. She loves taking care of her grandchildren every week. She loves karaoke in her spare time. Her desire to support her family and community brings out the best in her. In addition, she runs the restaurant and my wholesale business, Sun Foods.”
— Mr. Tan Tho Tien
Owner, House of Hong Restaurant
“Empower girls to become successful. Do your very best, work hard and have fun. Dedicate yourself to be positive and stay positive. Don’t let the ignorance of others interfere with your success.”
— Sherry Elane Williams
Community Engagement Director, Swedish Medical Center
“Physically, I take a 15 minute walk every day, be it rainy or shiny. I also try to eat healthy as often as I can and not to eat snacks between meals. I love singing and have been singing all my life, which I believe has helped keep me healthy both physically and emotionally. Last but not least, I stay true to my motto, which is: Don’t worry, be happy, feel good and have an open mind and heart.”
— Rosa Leung
dedicated to charity with her passion in singing
“Maintaining good health, both physically and mentally, are very important. Having balance diet and moderate sized meals to keep body in shape, while having good relationship with family and friends are one good way to maintain a healthy mind. Meanwhile, taking on new challenge and staying active also help the above.”
— Millie Su
Chair, Miss Chinese Seattle Scholarship for Women Pageant, The Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce