World's Oldest Man Venezuelan Juan Vicente Perez Mora Dies at 114, Secrets to Long Life Explained

World Oldest Man: At the age of 114, Venezuelan Juan Vicente Perez Mora, who was recognised by Guinness World Records in 2022 as the world's oldest man, passed away on April 2, according to family members and officials.

Guinness World Record Recognition

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At 112 years and 253 days old, on February 4, 2022, Perez was formally recognised by Guinness as the oldest man living. In 2022, the father of eleven had eleven grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, and twelve great-great-grandchildren. The farmer known as Tio Vicente was the ninth child born out of ten on May 27, 1909, in the town of El Cobre, in the Andean state of Tachira.

Early Introduction to Agriculture

"At the age of five years old, he started working with his dad and brothers in agriculture and assisted with sugar cane and coffee harvesting," a Guinness statement from 2022 said. Perez continued to work in agriculture and went on to become a sheriff, handling land and family problems.

Secrets to Long Life

Juan Vicente was never one to sleep in late. He typically gets up at seven in the morning, but instead of going to bed until eight in the morning, he spends that time eating breakfast (something light and not too substantial) to get him through the day. After that, he prays to God because his daughter has seen his unwavering devotion to his faith and to God. Before lunch, his family members frequently give him massages and little physical activities to help him stay somewhat independent and keep his bones flexible. His daughters assist him with his personal hygiene before he does anything else. Juan Vicente normally begins his day in this manner.

He typically eats heftier meals at 3:00 PM for lunch, but they must be mild on his stomach because of his advanced age in order to prevent any pain or illness. His daughters make sure he "eats everything," although cakes, avocado, mondongo (tripe soup), and hallacas are some of his favourite foods. Nélida talks about how, despite being a centenarian, he used to be able to walk.

Despite needing assistance with a wheelchair, he never sat still. He typically works out in the afternoons utilising a hold-on support stick that is fastened to the wall. It also provides support for when he lies down at night or wakes up in the morning.

At 5:30 PM, he has his food and then go to bed to relax. The layout and furnishings of Pérez Mora's room are intended to effectively and conveniently accommodate his needs. He can ring the bell at the top of the bed to let his loved ones and carers know when he needs something. He keeps a few little containers for washing his feet for personal hygiene, and he keeps a variety of medications on his shelf in case he becomes sick or experiences mild discomfort.