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Oldest woman in Europe says secret to living to 115 was ‘avoiding’ arguments
The oldest woman in Europe celebrated her 115th birthday and revealed the bad trait she always avoided, explaining ‘never arguing with anyone’ helped her live so long.
Experts suggest that the secret to a longer, healthier life, could be acting like a monkey, while another study shows writing in your gratitude journal every day can help too. Well, Ethel May Caterham turned age 115 and shared the secret to her longevity.
Wise advice to live longer
A woman believed to be the oldest person in Europe named Ethel has celebrated her 115th birthday in a Surrey care home, based in the UK, a recent BBC article reports.
Born on August 21, 1909, Ethel May Caterham (n�e Collins) revealed that the secret to her longevity is “never arguing with anyone, I listen and I do what I like”.
‘Keep the peace’ is a widely popular phrase, but how many people actually strive towards a peaceful life?
The 115-year-old’s wise advice essentially implies that life is too short to argue with people, instead, you might want to sit back, listen, and do whatever you please to stay happy and healthy.
To prevent disagreements and avoid arguing, experts suggest you should try not to take things personally, learn to communicate your feelings clearly and calmly without reacting to confrontation.
Oldest woman in Europe was driving until she was 97
Ethel Caterham was born in Shipton Bellinger in Hampshire and was raised in nearby Tidworth in Wiltshire, she spent the last 50 years living in Surrey and continued driving until she was 97!
Staff at Hallmark Lakeview Care Home in Lightwater, Surrey, marked her 115th birthday by arranging an afternoon tea with a special cake and a performance by a tribute entertainer of her favorite artist, Frank Sinatra.
The care home also revamped a garden, calling it “Ethel’s Garden” as a lasting tribute to their most famous resident.
Mrs Caterham has three granddaughters and five great-grandchildren. One of her sisters, named Gladys, lived to be 104 years old.
Ethel May Caterham is thought to be the last surviving subject of Edward VII, the King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India from 1901 until his death in 1910.
