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16 Seniors That Young People Could Never Keep Up With

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There are few people in this world more greatly underestimated by the general population than the elderly. With age comes certain disadvantages that may cause people to automatically assume that an aged person has a limited range of things they like to and can do. But they couldn't be more wrong! It’s never too late to remember the crazy life we’ve lived and make it even crazier.

As you grow, so does your zest for life. There are a million ways to stay sharp. And with wisdom and experience by your side, adventures are only a few steps away. Here are some super seniors and grand grandparents that led some fascinatingly fun lives and who did some incredible and inspiring things that most young people would struggle to find the courage to do!

1. You’re never too old to soar... Just ask this ziplining granddad!

Incredible things done by seniors, Old man zip-lining

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2. You’re never too old to go water-skiing… Not even on your 91st birthday!

Incredible things done by seniors, Old man water skiing

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3. You’re never too old to reminisce… Like this 97-year-old grandfather in front of the plane he piloted in World War II

Incredible things done by seniors, Old man in front of black plane he flew in World War II

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4. You’re never too old to celebrate Halloween... Especially dressed as the Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland and a Minion from Despicable Me

Incredible things done by seniors, Grandparents dressed as the Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland and a Minion from Despicable Me for Halloween

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5. You’re never too old to go fishing… and if you’re lucky, you’ll catch a barracuda like this proud granddad

Incredible things done by seniors, Old man proudly holding a barracuda on a hook

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6. You’re never too old to learn to play the drums… And it’s more fun if you do it wearing a shiny suit

Incredible things done by seniors, Old man in a shiny suit playing the bongo drums

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7. You’re never too old to drive in style… Like this granddad posing in the electric car he made in the 1960s

Incredible things done by seniors, Old man in an electric car he made in the 1960s

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8. You’re never too old for chaps… Particularly if you were a real California cowboy in the 70s

Incredible things done by seniors, Old Man wearing a cowboy hat and chaps sitting on a stool

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9. You’re never too old to travel with your partner… And the Rocky Mountains are a must-see

Incredible things done by seniors, Old man and woman from behind looking at the Rocky Mountains

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10. You’re never too old to change up your style... Like this grandpa sporting a mohawk

Incredible things done by seniors, Old man with white hair in a mohawk

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11. You’re never too old to remember an old friend…Even if that friend happened to be an owl you had in the 70s

Incredible things done by seniors, Man looking at an own on his shoulder in a black and white photo

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12. You’re never too old to make a new friend… This parrot was rescued by this grandpa and she visits him every year now

Incredible things done by seniors, Old man with a green parrot on his shoulder

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13. You’re never too old to become a superhero… All these grandparents needed were some fun aprons and an artistic grandkid

Incredible things done by seniors, Old couple wearing aprons of Wonder Woman and Superman respectively next to an illustration of them as Wonder Woman and Superman respectively

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14. You’re never too old to go on an adventure… A 90-year-old grandfather has his wish fulfilled to hike the Himalayas and see the snow there

Incredible things done by seniors, Old man sitting in winter hiking gear on a wall in the Himalayas

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15. You’re never too old to touch the clouds… You can just go skydiving at the age of 80 with your grandson

Incredible things done by seniors, Grandmother skydiving with her grandson

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16. You’re never too old to learn and follow your dreams… This grandmother received her Ph.D. at age 77 and she’s just getting started.

Incredible things done by seniors, Old woman in graduation cap and gown receiving her degree

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