Archive · 23 Aug 2025
World's Oldest Person Turns 116, Credits Longevity to Attitude
Ethel Caterham, who is 116 years old, is now the oldest person in the world.
She has lived through a lot, like two big wars and many changes in the UK.
Her secret to a long life is simple: she avoids arguing and stays calm.
This means she listens to others and does what she likes.
She has also lived in different countries such as India and Hong Kong, and has family around her.
Even when she got sick with COVID-19, she recovered.
She is a great example of how important it is to be happy and stress-free.
Ethel Caterham, born in 1909, is recognized as the world’s oldest living person at 116.
Her life spans over a century, including two world wars and six British monarchs.
Caterham credits her longevity to avoiding arguments and maintaining a stress-free outlook.
She traveled extensively, including to India, Hong Kong, and Gibraltar, before settling in Surrey.
Caterham has survived COVID-19 and is a grandmother and great-grandmother.
- Who
- Ethel Caterham.
- What
- Ethel Caterham was recognized as the world's oldest living person.
- When
- Born August 21, 1909, she turned 116.
- Where
- Born in Hampshire, England, and currently lives in Surrey.
- Why
- She credits avoiding arguments and a stress-free lifestyle for her longevity.
- Age
- 116 years
- Birthdate
- August 21, 1909
- Birthplace
- Hampshire, England
- Current Residence
- Surrey, England
- Family
- Grandmother, Great-grandmother
- Longevity Secret
- Avoiding arguments and stress
- Previous Record Holder
- Sister Inah Canabarro