Our great-great-grandma could be the world’s OLDEST woman…she has the ID to prove it & may hold the secret to longevity

A GREAT-GREAT-GRANDMA is officially staking her claim as the world’s oldest woman after turning 119 years old

Deolira Gliceria Pedro da Silva and her family are speaking with researchers to get her crowned as the golden oldie after showing off her ancient ID and sharing the secrets to immaculate longevity.

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Deolira Gliceria Pedro da Silva is staking her claim as the world’s oldest person[/caption]

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Deolira’s ID showing she is in fact born in 1905 making her 119 years old[/caption]

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Sensationally Deolira has seen over 100 family members be born since her[/caption]

Living in Itaperuna, northwest of Rio, Deolira was born on March, 10, 1905 meaning not only has she lived through both World Wars but could also be two years older than the current record holder.

The Guinness world record book currently says 117-year-old Maria Branyas Morera is the oldest woman on the planet but this could soon change.

But not only could Deolira be the oldest woman but also the oldest person overall.

The fascinated team at the Centre for Human Genome and Stem Cell Studies at the University of Sao Paulo are now set to study Deolira to find out how she has lived so long.

Deolira’s granddaughter Doroteia Ferreira da Silva revealed that even at 119 years old the amazing lady is still constantly on the move.

She even thinks her super great nan could easily live for another decade.

Doroteia said: “It’s hard to surpass my grandmother, you know? She was very active at home.

“She took care of the house and yard, took care of the pigs and chickens.

“In terms of food, the only thing she doesn’t eat is pineapple because she has allergies.

“I think grandma will even reach 130 years old.”

Deolira even shocked a top geriatric expert with her good health.

Dr Juair de Abreu Pereira described her as “interactive and lucid” and said the key could be down to her close-knit family looking after her.

The Brazil native has been around for so long that not only has she outlived her siblings but tragically also four of her own children.

But the rest of her very large family have kept her safe and in good shape with Deolira having seen a whopping 104 relatives be born since her.

Along with her seven children, Deolira also has 20 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren and 37 great-great-grandchildren.

But she is reportedly starting to struggle as she can no longer walk and uses a wheelchair to get around the family home.

Granddaughter Leida Ferreira da Silva, 63, said: “My grandmother uses a wheelchair because she fell and fractured her pelvis, but she didn’t need surgery.”

Dr Pereira has also noticed a decline in her hearing.

But he has praised her ability to be so strong still despite never taking any medication.

Her family and Dr Pereira are currently in talks with world record icons Guinness to get her officially recognised as the oldest person in the world.

Dr Mateus Vidigal from the University of Sao Paulo has also been looking into Deolira’s intriguing tale.

He said: “Genoma-USP has been studying Brazilian centenarians with the aim of analysing and understanding the contribution of genetics to longevity and quality of life.

“We have also studied exceptional longevity, which includes individuals over 110 years old who have had their age validated by international organisations.

“Mrs Deolira’s case is a rarity to be studied because she is at least 50 years past the life expectancy of the average Brazilian, which is around 75 years old.

“She also survived the COVID-19 pandemic. So, we are very interested in studying her for all these reasons.”

Despite being in a wheelchair Deolira is still regarded as healthy by doctorsNewsflash

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Deolira’s family even think she could live for another decade[/caption]