Up next in 10
Fitness expert Diana Moran has shared her exclusive insights with GB News on the secrets to living "a long and happy life" as Britain's Ethel Caterham is crowned the world's oldest person at 115.Ethel's long life has spanned six monarchs and 27 prime ministers, as well as two world wars and numerous historical event.READ THE FULL STORY HERE
Show More Show Less View Video Transcript
0:00
Yes, meet Ethel May Caterham from Surrey
0:05
now officially the oldest person on the planet, aged 115 years old
0:11
Now, after a Brazilian nun very sadly passed away, Ethel has taken on the crown of proving that age really is just a number
0:19
and a rather fabulous one at that. And joining us now to discuss the secret to a happy, healthy and long life
0:26
is the green goddess Diana Moran. Diana, thank you so much for coming on the programme
0:32
It's remarkable, isn't it? 115 years. How has she managed it? Fantastic
0:38
Well, I'd like to think that she's kept herself both physically and mentally active over all that time
0:46
because those are the most important rules, not to slow down and get bigoted
0:52
I personally find that being with young people keeps my mind active, keeps me up to date with what's going on
1:02
and listening to something like GB News. Up to date. Oh, well, there you go. Maybe she's a GB News viewer
1:10
She's been listening to our debates and our conversations, keeping her mental ability up to scratch
1:15
But how important are personal relationships as well? You do hear that, unfortunately, there are a lot of elderly people
1:22
and people alike, you know, whatever age, who are extremely lonely. And how important is it to maintain relationships, if you can, going forward in terms of keeping young
1:33
Well, you're asking me at a very difficult time because I've just lost my partner of 10 years
1:39
Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that, Diana. I'm very sorry. So I'm in the process of grieving
1:45
And what is happening is that all my friends and my family are coming to me and that is one of the secrets of growing older more happily because you can keep up to date with younger people
2:02
And then old friends will set you challenges. Well, come and see us, come and travel
2:08
or let's talk about the gardening we're doing, or how are the pets. All those sorts of things can help keep us young
2:15
and stop us, as I say, from getting, well, sad, but also bigoted
2:20
Well, Dana, as you've been showing that, we've also just seen some really lovely photos of Ethel on our screens
2:26
They're celebrating with her friends and family. We'll bring those back in a sec
2:31
But it just goes to show that even in periods of sadness and joy
2:35
it's having people around you that really ensures that you maintain that sort of active mind and body and spirit as well
2:44
Certainly it does. And now you were talking earlier about King Charles and the work that he's doing with charities and voluntary work
2:53
Well, now, I have all of my life done a great deal of voluntary work
2:59
And only just yesterday I was down in Camberley and we were dealing with elderly people who could be alone
3:06
It's so important. If you've got time on your hands, go and visit somebody
3:12
You could make their day. If you see somebody without your smile, give them yours
3:17
It'll cost you nothing. But my goodness, it can make their day so much richer
3:23
Absolutely. Absolutely. And it's been fantastic to speak to you. And of course, we didn't even touch on the, you know, cutting down on the booze
3:30
making sure you don't smoke too much, making sure you go to the gym and things like this
3:34
or at least go for a walk. But that is so important as well as all the relationships and the mental gymnastics as well
3:41
We should also do. on his training. Diana Moran, thank you
#Aging & Geriatrics
#news
#Seniors & Retirement