What Will You Be Able to Do at Age 100? Let’s Start Preparing Now

By Derek P. Pollard, HealthTouch Urgent Care

As one of the founders of HealthTouch Urgent Care, my passion is optimizing the health span of communities where we locate a care center. But when I think about my own future, especially reaching the milestone age of 100, I have one key question: What will I still be able to do? OK, maybe I won’t make it to 100; how about 75 or 80?

At HealthTouch Urgent Care, we envision a future where communities are supported with the tools to optimize their health and well-being. ?While our first urgent care center is on the horizon, our mission remains the same: to bridge the gap between the urgent healthcare needs of overlooked communities and a proactive, longevity-focused approach.

Inspired by Dr. Peter Attia’s concept of the Centenarian Decathlon, I’ve started thinking deeply about the specific activities I want to perform efficiently when I reach 100 years old (or 75 or 80). My personal list, which is similar to Dr. Attia's list, includes:

1. Lifting my 30-pound future great-grandchild from the floor to my arms.
2. Climbing several flights of stairs without assistance.
3. Walking a brisk mile in under 20 minutes.
4. Getting up from the floor independently after playing with family.
5. Carrying a bag of groceries from the car to the kitchen confidently.
6. Hiking the complete orange trail at Sweetwater State Park in Georgia.
7. Standing on one leg for 30 seconds without losing balance.
8. Dancing for 30 minutes at a family gathering without tiring.
9. Lifting and placing a 25-pound suitcase into an overhead compartment.
10. Still doing deadlifts.

This complete decathlon encompasses strength, endurance, balance, flexibility, and the joy of engaging with life’s everyday moments.

These goals are not just about independence - they symbolize a life fully lived, engaging with family and my community. The good news? We can prepare for a vibrant, capable future just as we plan for professional success or financial stability.

The HealthTouch Vision: Empowering Longevity

As we prepare to launch our first care center, we’re laying the foundation for a comprehensive HealthTouch Ecosystem that will support you in achieving goals like these through an integrated, forward-focused approach:

• HealthTouch Dashboard: A digital health platform that will track vital metrics, monitor progress, and offer personalized recommendations to help you prepare for your decathlon.
• eMedical Mall: Our online store will provide easy access to health tools, supplements, and equipment to support your wellness journey from home.
• Subscription Programs: Tiered wellness plans, from entry-level options to elite longevity-focused packages, will meet you where you are and guide you toward where you want to be.
• Community Engagement: Through workshops, webinars, and personalized coaching, HealthTouch will connect you with a network of like-minded individuals preparing for vibrant futures.

What Would You Like to Do at 100? Or 70 or 80?

Take a moment to envision your later years. What matters most? Do you want to garden, hike, dance, or play with great-grandchildren on the floor? Whatever your goals, the time to start is now.

How to Begin Preparing for Your Decathlon

To help you live a fulfilling life, we encourage these steps:

1.???Start Strength Training:

Exercises like squats, deadlifts, and push-ups build functional strength to combat age-related muscle loss.

2.???Enhance Balance and Stability:

Yoga, tai chi, or balance drills reduce fall risks and improve coordination.

3.???Build Cardiovascular Endurance:

Regular aerobic activity strengthens your heart and lungs, supporting a brisk walk or hike in later years.

4.???Improve Mobility and Flexibility:

Stretching and dynamic movements keep your joints agile, preventing stiffness.

5.???Monitor and Adjust Nutrition:

A diet rich in whole foods, lean protein, and healthy fats fuels your journey toward longevity.

6.???Track Your Progress:

Leverage wearable technology or our upcoming HealthTouch Dashboard to measure and celebrate milestones.

7.???Engage a Health Community:

Join HealthTouch’s future subscription programs to stay motivated and connected to others pursuing similar goals.

It’s Never Too Early to Start

Longevity is not a gift - it results from intentional actions taken today. While HealthTouch prepares to open its doors, we’re already designing tools, programs, and resources to guide you in training for your personal Centenarian Decathlon.

So, what will you be able to do at 100? Or 70 or 80? Share your vision in the comments, and let us help you achieve it. We can prepare for a vibrant, capable, and fulfilling future together.

Your Health in Your Hands … and Ours.