HOW TO LIVE TO 99 Betty White’s Secrets of Longevity
EXERCISE YOUR MIND In addition to her busy work schedule, what
Beloved “Golden Girls” actress Betty White is still enjoying her golden years. The famed actress celebrated her 99th birthday this January. While she told People magazine that she’s “blessed with good health, so turning 99 is no different than turning 98,” she also had a few tips for folks looking to make it to their centennial birthday. KEEP LAUGHING “Don’t take yourself too seriously,” White says. “You can lie to others — not that I would — but you cannot lie to yourself.” White has undoubtedly provided many laughs to viewers over the years, but she’s not just playing it up for the camera. Laughter is part of what keeps her young. BE OPTIMISTIC White says a good sense of humor also helps her keep a good attitude and look for the positive rather than “dwelling on the downside.” Avoiding negativity also gives her energy. “It takes up too much energy being negative,” she told People magazine. STAY BUSY With nearly eight decades of acting under her belt, six Emmys on her shelf, and over 120 screen credits to her name, White is no stranger to hard work. As she told Parade in 2018, “I just love to work, so I’ll keep working until they stop asking.”
keeps Betty White sharp? Crossword puzzles! She told Katie Couric in an interview, “I’m addicted. An admitted addict. I just can’t put ’em down.”
FIND A CAUSE White is a lifelong animal lover. She calls her golden retriever, Pontiac, “the star of the house.” While pet ownership itself comes with proven health benefits, White has channeled her love for animals in bigger causes. She’s been a trustee and board member of the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association for over 40 years and has done work to help protect endangered species in the wild. Funds raised from White’s official fan club, Bet’s Pets, all go to support animal charities. EMBRACE YOUR VICES White told Parade she loves vodka and hot dogs “probably in that order,” which just goes to show that you don’t have to forgo your treats to live to 99.
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She also values working with Dr. Scott and the rest of the team at the office, who all get along well. Jessica says the work environment is great, which helps the day run smoothly and ensures that patients get the best possible care. Those important qualities have kept her with us for the past two years. Jessica previously worked at the front desk of a skin cancer surgery center, so she’s no stranger to the medical field. Part of what piqued her interest in her current job was the opportunity to learn something new: “I wanted to learn something different and get to know a different field of medicine.” Outside of the office, you can find Jessica outdoors. “As soon as I’m off work, I’m out in the open air,” she says. One favorite activity is kayaking on the Potomac when the weather is warm, but she likes to go camping and fishing year-round. She also says family time is important for her, adding, “I have nieces and nephews who are all under the age of 5, so they definitely keep me on my toes!”
the last face you’ll see before you leave our office is Jessica’s. She works at patient check- out, makes follow-up
appointments, and does billing and coding for the
office. Jessica says being the last point of contact for our patients provides a great opportunity.
“I make sure all of their questions are answered and that they leave happy and satisfied with their care” she says.
One of her favorite parts of the job is interacting with patients. “We’re getting new patients all the time through referrals, but we also have patients who come back repeatedly. It’s great seeing them because we recognize their faces and know their names.”
We’re so glad to have Jessica on our team. We know our patients appreciate the care she and the other staff put into their jobs each day.
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