Super Seniors: Roger Carlson
Roger Carlson
Editor’s note: The Steamboat Pilot & Today asked readers to tell us about their favorite seniors over the age of 75 and then we asked these Super Seniors to share their secrets to living a long and healthy life.
Roger Carlson
How to live a longer, happier, healthier life
Part 1: Does living in the Yampa Valley lead to a longer life?
Part 2: Move often and eat more plants
Part 3: Finding purpose and passion in daily life
Part 4: Loneliness a major health risk for aging population
Super Seniors: Yampa Valley senior profiles
Super powers: Roger Carlson is very active in the community. He volunteers at Casey’s Pond every week and is active with Routt County Democrats through local events and meetings. He volunteers his time to hospice and Routt County Cleanup and plans to volunteer for the REPS program this fall. He believes he is here on Earth to serve others. In addition, he makes time to socialize with other seniors at the weekly Routt County Office on Aging senior lunches and avidly attends the evening programs at the Bud Werner Memorial Library as well as the Seminars at Steamboat. He exercises daily at Anytime Fitness where he rides a stationary bike. He is well-known around Steamboat for his friendly attitude and his offering of a “Taste of Chicago.”
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