Of course the oldest practicing doctor is a neurologist. With a mix of fortunate genetics and a vast knowledge of how to keep the brain healthy, it makes perfect sense. At 102 years old, Dr. Howard Tucker just recently stopped seeing patients. However, he’s still training medical residents and doing medical review work from his home in Cleveland, Ohio. Tucker has been practicing medicine since 1947. In addition, he became a lawyer in 1989 at the age of 67. His 75 years of practice is memorialized in the Guinness Book of World Records. Sara, his wife of 65 years, is a psychiatrist who still practices at the age of 90. Tucker’s advice for staying mentally sharp includes his encouragement to delay retirement. “Many people who retire and become inactive in their day-to-day routine are at an increased risk of cognitive decline,” said Tucker. Other advice Tucker provides includes staying in shape, not smoking, using moderation in your diet, and sharing your knowledge.
