On 25 July, LongeviQuest researcher Edder Aguilar González had the honor of visiting Eulalia Bravo Bravo, the oldest known living person in Mexico, at her home in Pachuca de Soto, Hidalgo. At 113 years and 163 days of age, she is the fourth-oldest documented person ever known to have lived in Mexico.
When Edder Aguilar González arrived at her home, he was warmly welcomed by Eulalia’s three daughters and her caregiver. Eulalia was asleep in her chair in the living room when her family gently whispered in her ear that she had a visitor. She awoke delighted and was overjoyed to learn that someone had traveled all the way from Xalapa, Veracruz, to visit her. Despite her age, she remains mentally alert and aware of her surroundings. She says she loves her flowers and is still able to walk with assistance.
She fondly recalled her childhood, explaining that she had worked since she was very young. Born on on 12 February 1913, she was already managing a grocery store by the age of 14. She also shared that she always tried to help others whenever she could. With a smile, she expressed her wish to continue living for many more years and to remain the oldest person in Mexico.
During the visit, Edder presented her with several gifts he had brought from Veracruz, including chocolate bars shaped like the historic locomotive built in Xalapa in 1860. He also congratulated her on her remarkable longevity and extraordinary life. Her family mentioned that she especially enjoys drinking hot chocolate. She has a sweet tooth and loves anything sugary, yet she is neither diabetic nor hypertensive. They added that they are extremely proud of her.
Eulalia greatly enjoys receiving visitors and spending time with them. At the end of the visit, she gave Edder her blessing and told him she would be waiting for him to celebrate her 114th birthday. She uses an oxygen concentrator as a result of lung damage caused by COVID-19, but she does not take any medication for the condition.
LongeviQuest extends its sincere gratitude to the family of Eulalia Bravo Bravo for warmly welcoming our researcher into their home and making this visit possible.
