BRICK – At 108 years old, Janet Corbin continues to defy time with her humor, grace, and zest for life.
Born and raised in Ewing, New Jersey, Corbin spent her career as a bookkeeper, where she met her husband. “In those days, women stopped working when they married,” she recalled. But her active spirit never waned. She raised her son, traveled the world, served on hospital boards, and even scored a hole-in-one on the golf course. “That one shook my husband up, too,” she said with a laugh.
For the past 25 years, Corbin has lived with her daughter-in-law, Connie, first in North Brunswick and now in Brick. “How many girls take care of their mother-in-law?” Janet joked. “They usually complain, but Connie is so wonderful.”
Connie agreed that their bond is special. “In all the years we’ve known each other, we’ve never crossed words,” she said. “She’s a beautiful person.”
When Corbin battled health challenges after a bout with COVID-19, Connie said she focused on keeping her at home, surrounded by comfort and family. “It gives me peace of mind knowing she’s getting great care right here, thanks to Visiting Physician Services (VPS),” she said.
Today, Corbin enjoys time with her four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. “They come over to sit and talk to me and kiss me hello,” she said, smiling.
As for the secret to her long life? Corbin keeps it simple. “I never smoked, I stayed active, and I have my ‘hot toddy’—two tablespoons of brandy in a mug of hot water,” she said.
When asked what she’s most grateful for, her answer was immediate: “My caring and loving family and the people who take care of me.”
