Dick Van Dyke turns 100 on December 13, and he greets the milestone with the same bright spark that defined his career. He has lived through sweeping change since 1925. Then he helped shape pop culture in return, from The Dick Van Dyke Show to Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

Yet he refuses to treat 100 as a finish line. Instead, he treats it like a new marker on the road. He still aims to stay active. He still tries to dance, even with a leg that does not always cooperate. That effort matters. It keeps his body engaged and his mind optimistic.

Meanwhile, he puts his “how” into print. His new book, 100 Rules for Living to 100, shares the habits he leans on. He credits joy and movement. He also credits connection.

That is where his wife, Arlene Silver, comes in. He says she keeps him up, moving, and hopeful. She calls caring for him an honor. Together, they turn daily life into a reason to get dressed, step outside, and keep going.

Finally, he points to one simple practice. He sings. He even performs with his a cappella group, the Vantastix. Because when you wake up with a tune in your head, you start the day already reaching for light.