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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Chris Scott

Care home centenarians enjoy festive birthdays and advise fresh air and laughter

Care UK

Two care home residents who ended 2022 by celebrating their centenarian birthdays together have revealed their secrets for a long life, crediting laughter as well as “plenty of fresh air”.

Audrey White and Phyllis Long, who turned 102 and 106 respectively towards the end of December, were treated to a surprise birthday party at Care UK’s Amherst House, in Horley, Surrey, on December 29.

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