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'We're very lucky': He's 104, she's 100, and they've been married for 82 years

In August, Carla and Jack celebrated a major milestone: 82 years of marriage. "We're very lucky," said Carla, who has short-term memory loss. Then she leaned over toward her husband to encourage him to chime in.

LOS ANGELES — As a lively group of elderly women scurried onto a shuttle for a shopping day on a recent Tuesday afternoon, Carla and Jack Weingarten could be found snuggled under a blanket inside their Los Angeles apartment, watching "I Love Lucy" episodes on repeat.

Carla, who's 100, and Jack, who turns 105 on Dec. 25, used to look forward to their retirement community's weekly outings. But these days, they prefer a more laid-back afternoon: Sitting side by side in their recliner chairs and watching one of Carla's favorite shows — Jack mostly just listens because he's lost much of his vision — as they hold hands for hours.

In August, Carla and Jack celebrated a major milestone: 82 years of marriage.

"We're very lucky," said Carla, who has

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