Dr. George W. Knox

COLUMBUS - Ninety-year old Dr. George W. Knox, of Gahanna, appearing on the April episode of the Ohio Department of Aging's monthly television program, Finer With Age, will reveal his Triple Approach to Longevity and the importance of staying active.

Practicing since 1939, Dr. Knox is Ohio's longest-practicing psychologist.He currently has 25 patients.For many years, he also served as an optometrist out of the same office.

"My objective is to convince as many people as I can they can get more enjoyment out of their later years than many do," Dr. Knox said."Many enjoy productive work long after usual retirement age; others are productive in volunteer work ...

Dr. Knox practices what he preaches.An avid runner for many years, he continues to exercise, watch his diet, practice positive thinking and advocate for others to try the "Anti-Aging: Triple Approach to Longevity."This approach involves: exercise, nutrition and the power of the mind.

Exercise After suffering a heart attack in 1966 at age 55, Dr. Knox was determined to increase his longevity in spite of a family history where males in his family had died of a heart attack in their 50s and 60s.

Dr. Knox started exercising and eventually began running.He enjoyed running so much that one Fourth of July, he ran three races in one day.He has won many awards for running, but his three favorites are: a silver cup from Sports Illustrated presented to him by Jimmy Crum; a bronzed running shoe presented by Governor James Rhodes; and his Venison University letter jacket presented at the class of 1933's 50 year reunion.

He maintains an exercise program by participating in charity events.In February, he climbed 40 stories of the Rhodes Tower three times for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.He has participated in the event for more than 20 years.
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Learn more about Dr. Knox as well as programs and services for older Ohioans, by tuning-in to Finer With Age, a monthly, half-hour cable television talk show hosted by Ohio Department of Aging Director, Joan W. Lawrence.
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It highlights Ohio's services, benefits, and other topics of interest for seniors and features guests, like Dr. Knox, who demonstrate positive aging.

Senior Grand Marshal : Dr. George Knox was born in nineteen-eleven and is the oldest still practicing psychologist in the state of Ohio.This doctor continues to keep his mind and body sharp.He participated in the Cystic Fibrosis Stair Climb at the Rhodes Office Tower downtown where he climbed forty stairs three times.

Peoples Choice Grand Marshall : This longtime Gahanna resident helped start the Special Olympics in public schools , and has coached soccer , baseball , basketball , and track.He was named Father of the Year by the Rocky Fork Enterprise in 1987 , and received a mankind award from the Sertoma Club in 1989.He serves on the board of directors for the Gahanna Concert Series and Veterans Memorial , and is also on the Gahanna Parks and Recreation Board.

George W. Knox, Ph.D., 91Psychologist
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Ohio's longest practicing psychologist, 91-year-old Dr. George W. Knox of Gahanna, has been referred to in the Columbus area as the father of hypnotherapy, which he uses in the treatment of anxiety, panic attacks and stress.Practicing since 1939, he continues to see 25 patients, which results in a workload of more than 40 hours a week.

Dr. Knox earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Dennison University; and a master's degree in psychology, and doctorate degrees in psychology and optometry from Ohio State University.During World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy Medical Corps, which utilized his duel degrees in recognition and lookout training programs.He became the director of curriculum of all Naval optical repair schools and authored two textbooks in this field.After the war, he returned to Ohio where he took part in the Renshaw Recognition Program, a visual system of identifying both friendly and enemy aircraft that was adopted worldwide by the Navy.

He subscribes to what he calls the lifestyle triple-threat approach to life extension.He gets plenty of exercise, follows a nutritious diet and believes in the power of a positive frame of mind.After suffering a heart attack at age 55, he began running and advanced to marathon races.Over the past 30-plus years, he has accumulated a multitude of trophies and records for running and race-walking.He has run to raise money for charitable causes such as March of Dimes, Cystic Fibrosis, and the American Heart Association.

His advice to those approaching their golden years is "If you like your work, don't quit.