Senftenberger Ilse Wessely: With 100 years of joy in life!

Senftenberger Ilse Wessely: With 100 years of joy in life!

On Monday, November 10, 2025, Ilse Wessely from Senftenberg was able to celebrate her 100th birthday. In a city where only six citizens have reached this old age, Ilse must be a very special personality. Her life motto “Don’t complain and make the best of every situation in life” has shaped her everyday life for many years. Despite breaking her femur at the age of 99, she didn't let it get her down and is now walking well again.

With her remarkable mental fitness, Ilse keeps herself active by reading newspapers, solving crossword puzzles and keeping diaries. In the past, she was often active on the exercise bike and had a fondness for sauna visits. Today she likes to go for walks. Even without a nursing service, she copes with her everyday life. She only needs glasses to read, which is anything but normal at her age.

A life full of challenges

Ilse Wessely has mastered many challenges over the last 100 years. Her life was marked by war, deprivation and displacement, but that never stopped her from looking forward. She has lived in Senftenberg for over 40 years and has spent many wonderful hours there with friends over coffee in the Café Kreuztor. Her favorite dish is a home-made vegetable stew, and for breakfast she enjoys two crispy breads with a cup of coffee, a total of two cups in the morning.

The proud mother of a daughter, a son-in-law, a grandson and a great-granddaughter, Ilse is planning to celebrate her special birthday with the family at the restaurant on Jüttendorfer Anger at the weekend. Your biggest wish for the new year is to stay healthy.

Health and long life expectancy

The increase in life expectancy is an issue that affects many people. As the Robert Koch Institute documents, good health enables older people to actively participate in social life. The prerequisite for this is a stable state of health, as chronic illnesses and multimorbidity often increase with age. If you demand a lot from yourself physically and mentally, you prevent the risk of becoming in need of care. Ilse Wessely's ability to be lively and active even at the age of 100 is all the more admirable.

Overall, Ilse Wessely's story shows that it is worth remaining optimistic and devoting yourself to an active lifestyle. Taking good care of your own health and sticking to social contacts are certainly key to a fulfilling life over many decades.

In other news, in the film sector, the new film 'Jai Gadakesari' was released on November 7, 2025. Produced in Kannada, this drama stars Raj Charan Bramhavar, Eshwar Nayaka, Jeevitha Vasishta and Avinash. Directed by Yathish Kumar V and Manju Hosapete. A little change from the film world, where family themes are concerned, can be compared well with the celebration of a big birthday. Whether in Senftenberg or in the film industry – life always has something new to offer.

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