Retirement home resident pursues business and fitness at 78
A 78-year-old retirement home resident remains active as a business consultant and competitive athlete.
Mark Powell, nearly 78 years old, works as a consultant with a background in computing from the era of room-sized machines. He maintains an active lifestyle that includes competitive throwing sports. His approach reflects the principle of staying engaged and active in later life.
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'Use it or lose it': Retirement home resident on running a business, keeping fit
Mark Powell worked on computers when they were the size of rooms. Now, at nearly 78, he's a consultant with a penchant for throwing heavy objects.