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Apr 5, 2024 · Taylor Taglianetti was a bit scared of leading off her debut feature “What’s Next” where most filmmakers would surely end it, with the triumph of Dr. Howard Tucker stepping up the mound at Progressive Field in his hometown of Cleveland where the Guardians play to throw out the ceremonial first pitch. “It was a risk just to open with the ...
WHAT’S NEXT? chronicles one year in the life of Dr. Howard Tucker, the world’s oldest practicing doctor, who at 100-years-old must grapple with aging for the first time. The documentary premiered at the Cleveland International Film Festival in April 2024 and is currently seeking distribution.
Apr 8, 2024 · Dr. Howard Tucker, the neurologist who is the subject of Taylor Taglianetti’s new documentary What’s Next, holds the Guinness World Record for oldest practicing doctor. So he’s qualified by both life experience and his medical experience to advise people on the art of living long and living well.
Apr 13, 2024 · Following a more than seven-decade career, capped off by a stint teaching neurology to medical residents at Cleveland's St. Vincent Charity Medical Center, Dr. Tucker begins to slow down and grapple with aging for the first time.
- Howard Tucker’s Early Life
- Married Life
- Career Highlights
- Working Through Covid-19
- Becoming The World's Oldest Doctor
- Retirement
- What Howard Is Doing Now
- The Secrets to Howard’s Longevity
Howard’s story begins in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Born in 1922, he lived with his parents and one brother. During his childhood, his family were impacted, like so many others, by the Great Depression in 1929. "My parents tried to shield my brother and me from the effects as best they could, sacrificing a lot to provide for us," explained Howard. His p...
Howard went on to become a neurology instructor at The Neurological Institute of New York / Columbia Medical Center. (He was also an assistant professor at a university in Cleveland at the same time and travelled between both cities each week.) Howard’s time at The Neurological Institute of New York didn’t just aid his professional development, how...
During his career, Howard has worked on many rare cases and diagnoses, including the mystical-sounding "Sleeping Beauties" case in 1960. Two young patients had been going in and out of coma for months. Around 20 other physicians were unable to make a diagnosis before Howard and his associate evaluated the patients and concluded it was a case of bar...
Howard's dedication to his patients was proven more recently during the coronavirus pandemic. Despite technically falling in the "at risk" category due to his age, Howard continued to work throughout the worst of the outbreak in 2020. "I truly love what I do so going into the hospital to treat my patients was a no-brainer." "As a physician, it is m...
After a career spanning 75 years, many would question why Howard keeps working. However, he’s adamant that he will continue on for as long as possible. "The challenge of thinking through a case and getting to help patients, as well as teaching the next generation of neurologists, never gets old." "I take the same approach to each day as I did back ...
When asked if he will ever retire, Howard’s response is steadfast. "Gosh, no! I believe retirement is the enemy of longevity. Even in my younger years, I never once contemplated retirement." "When you love what you do and are still capable of doing it, why would you want to retire?" With decades of experience under his belt, Howard has a wealth of ...
After many years of practice, Howard is now teaching medical residents at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center in Cleveland. When he’s not working, Howard enjoys time with his wife of 65 years, his four children and his ten grandchildren. His wife Sue, now aged 89, is also still working as a practising psychoanalyst. A self-proclaimed "lifelong Cleve...
So how does one reach the landmark age of 100, while still working full time? Howard has a few insights into how he’s achieved such a feat, first up being his family history of longevity that he has supported with good nutrition and a moderation of alcohol. He also believes kindness and treating everyone with respect is hugely important too, and ca...
Jul 18, 2022 · (Cleveland Jewish News via JTA) — The day after his 100th birthday on July 10, Dr. Howard Tucker headed downtown to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Cleveland Guardians baseball game.
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What's Next?: Directed by Taylor Taglianetti. With Howard Tucker. WHAT'S NEXT? chronicles one year in the life of Dr. Howard Tucker, the world's oldest practicing doctor, who at 100-years-old, must grapple with aging for the first time.
