A South Carolina man is sharing his passion for motorcycles with some folks that could use a little wind in their hair. They're not your average riders, but Bernie Shankman isn't your average biker.
Retirement community activities are usually of the more relaxing variety, a game of Boggle or maybe water aerobics. "This is one of those special things that doesn't come along every day," said Sherry.
This is a little different. With the help of a sidecar, the women of Still Hopes got a ticket to ride free of charge, regardless of age, from a guy that knows something about defying the years.
Bernie Shankman, at 88, is older than some of his passengers. He was riding cross-country before interstates, and didn't stop for a hip replacement or a world war. "It's out of enjoyment to give the older people a treat," he said.
One by one, the open road excitement gets passed on to folks who've never experienced it. "It's awesome. They look around, they see the scenery, they say how pretty it is in here, they talk to me," said Shankman.
"It was great! The road that we went on, people were looking and saying 'what is that woman doing!'" exclaimed Maryanne Major.
"It really feels good to help the people and get a smile on their face," said Shankman. "They appreciate it, and I appreciate doing it for them."
Approximately 80 percent of Americans suffer from back pain at some point in their lives, and many people turn to medication or surgery for relief. You already know that too much activity, as well as
Approximately 80 percent of Americans suffer from back pain at some point in their lives, and many people turn to medication or surgery for relief. But Peggy Hall says the answer can be found on your own two feet!
Every pet owner knows a dog can get into just about anything around the house. One woman found that out the hard way when her dog ate a bunch of grapes! Turns out, that's one of the most dangerous foods
Every pet owner knows a dog can get into just about anything around the house. But these common snacks could be fatal for Fido.
He used to run a bakery in Douglas, Georgia; but he turned over the mixers and ovens and pie pans to his children so he could pursue his real dream: Inventing.
He used to run a bakery in Douglas, Georgia; but he turned over the mixers and ovens and pie pans to his children so he could pursue his real dream: Inventing.
Here's a troubling statistic: the CDC says one in five high schoolers smokes cigarettes. So how is the National Cancer Institute getting kids to kick the habit? Well - they created an app for that.
Here's a troubling statistic: the CDC says one in five high schoolers smokes cigarettes. So how is the National Cancer Institute getting kids to kick the habit? Well - they created an app for that.
About 12 Americans die every year from venomous snake bites. But hundreds more are bitten and survive only because they receive life-saving antivenin in the nick of time.
Flooding can bring snakes to the surface of your yard, but this one is especially dangerous! America Now Expert Jules Sylvester shows how you can spot it, and what to do if you get bitten.
Mice are one of the most resilient mammals living on the planet. Some people have them as pets, and they're also used in laboratory experiments. If wild mice get inside your house, they can potentially
If wild mice find a way inside your home, they can potentially cause thousands of dollars worth of damage to your drywall and insulation. They can also transmit a harmful disease which can cause death in humans.
