The Oldest Man In America

[BoBoGuy]

GREAT FALLS, Mont. — Walter Breuning learned to read by kerosene lantern, remembers his grandfather telling him about fighting in the Civil War, and cast his first presidential ballot for Woodrow Wilson.

The 112-year-old resident of Great Falls, Mont., apparently became the world's oldest man when 113-year-old Henry Allingham of England died Saturday. Breuning was born Sept. 21, 1896.

Now living at the Rainbow Retirement Home, Breuning takes one aspirin and eats two meals a day. He strolls the halls wearing a suit and tie and still walks the ramps to his second-floor apartment.

Breuning said he's more grateful for his health than he is for a world title.

"If you're in good health, you've got everything there is," he told the Great Falls Tribune.

Steve Hartman presents this weeks Assignment America where 112-year-old Walter Breuning proudly stands as the oldest man currently living in the nation.

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[liamona]

Originally Posted by BoBoGuy

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Thanks for posting this! I found it interesting that he's not on any medication. I wonder how many elderly people would benefit from reducing/eliminating the ones they're on? Especially statins, which can cause memory loss.

[lovelyn]

What an inspiring story! My great grandmother once held the title of America's oldest woman. She lived to be 114. She cooked with lard, loved pork, smoked a pipe and chewed tobacco. She traveled the world and walked for hours everyday. She also didn't take any prescription medications.

[liamona]

Wow, sounds like my kind of woman!

[ginkgo]

I remember reading about a very old guy who also walked for hours everyday. That may be one of the best things for very old people. Also medications are poisons and all have bad side effects.

If you take none, you have a better chance of needing none. It is estimated that 40% of drugs taken are to treat the side effects of other drugs.