These 60-And-Older Seniors Will Destroy Your Age Stereotypes

Do you think that life ends at fifty and the fun is over? Do you think that after retirement there are only knitting and soap operas left? Well, looking at these pictures of seniors aging gracefully you'll probably be pleasantly shocked. It turns out, that once you grow old, you have the spare time to actually do what you love, learn new skills, travel, follow your dreams, and become one of the happy people.

If you have your own idea of what does a typical 60-year-old woman look like, you might find that grandma Ruth, who's over 70 and DJ's at a nightclub just denies that. And if you have some thoughts of what does a 60-year-old woman's body looks like, there's Anette, who probably looks even better than you. Then there's Mister Alexander, who's 96 and skis in the Alps while snacking on the best Swiss chocolate, and Pat, who's 81 and frequently skydives.

Still not convinced that growing old is not so bad? Check the photo series created by photographer Vladimir Yakovlev in his Age If Happiness project that will introduce you to many more senior citizens who are rocking their retirement years. Scroll down below to see these interesting photos for yourself!

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