Being a Health Nut has its Drawbacks…
…when your good habits keep you going well past 100. That’s Larry Haubner’s problem… at 107, he’s still going strong – which he attributes to nutrition and exercise. But he’s evidently outlived his savings – twice.
Ask Larry Haubner for the secret to living 107 years, and the Fredericksburg man flexes his biceps, flashes a mostly toothless smile and growls. “Nutrition!” he bellows. “Exercise! I think we should all exercise more than we do.”
But the self-described health nut’s longevity means he’s outlived his savings — twice.
Two years ago, supporters raised $56,000 to help Haubner stay at Greenfield, the assisted living center he calls home. “I was sure that was going to be sufficient,” said Carol Ewing of Bridges Senior Care Solutions, who holds power of attorney to manage Haubner’s affairs.
Today Haubner seems as vigorous as ever. He takes no medication and can lift his walker over his head. But his funds are expected to run out again in November. Without more help, he will have to apply for Medicaid and move to a nursing home. So friends are mounting a second campaign. They’ve raised more than $7,000, enough to pay his bills for three months.
“He doesn’t have anyone,” said Connie Miller, Greenfield’s director, “so we’ve become his family.”
Fortunately – thanks to the press coverage – his supporters at savelarry.org are seeing more donations roll in. Good thing too…looks like he’s gonna need it. As his doctor, Robert Prasse, states: “I don’t see anything that’s going to take him away from us in a hurry.”
