Brazilian officials believe they may have identified the world’s oldest living person after treating a 121-year-old woman called Maria Gomes dos Reis at her home.
When Maria Gomes dos Reis’ residence in Bom Jesus da Lapa was discovered, a mobile medical team was dispatched.
Gomes dos Reis was born on June 16, 1900, in the Bela Vista village of Bom Jesus da Lapa, according to her birth certificate. She still lives in her small neighborhood, according to Brazilian news station G1.
Her children have all passed away, and she now lives with her granddaughter, Célia Gomes.
Is The Oldest Living Person Maria Dos Reis?
Maria Dos Reis was born on June 16, 1900, in the village of Bela Vista, in the municipality of Bom Jesus da Lapa, according to her birth certificate. She still resides there.
However, according to Guinness World Records, the oldest person on the earth is 118-year-old French nun Lucile Randon, who was born on February 11, 1904.
In order for Guinness to publicly recognize Maria as the world’s oldest person, her family would have to pay 4,000 Brazilian reais ($800) and produce legal documents certifying her age.
Her granddaughter remarked that they were aware of her advanced age but were unaware that she was the world’s oldest person.
Maria Dos Reis Family Taking Care Of 121-Year-Old Record Holder
Maria Dos Reis’ family currently comprises solely of her granddaughters and great-granddaughters, as she is the world’s oldest person, and even her children have passed away.
Gomes dos Reis has a total of 13 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren, all of whom have benefited from her wisdom. With the impending birth of a kid, she may live to see the family grow to a fifth generation.
Gomes claims that her grandmother was quite active until eight years ago when she was preparing meals, doing laundry, and going to church. Her life today, she adds, centers around taking care of herself.
Vitória Stefani and Ivanilde Gomes, her great-granddaughters, also assist with Gomes dos Reis’ everyday needs. Many things are still on her mind. Vitória Gomes stated, She talks to them. She occasionally forgets who she is. She is forgetting more frequently now.
Who Was The Oldest Person Living Before Maria Dos Reis?
According to Guinness World Records, 118-year-old French Nun Lucile Randon is the world’s oldest individual. She was born on February 11, 1904.
Following the death of 119-year-old Kane Tanaka of Japan on April 19, she took her position on the record-keeping registry.
To ensure Maria Dos is the oldest person alive, Guinness World Records must verify all of the information and only she will be recognized as the oldest person alive at the age of 121.