Victoria Antoniou, who lives at Care UK's Ivy Grove, credits her longevity to the constant presence of family, saying, 'Having my family around me has been key to my reaching over 100 years old.' She emphasizes the importance of relationships over material aspects like skincare, offering a simple beauty tip: 'Forget face creams, only use water to wash your face.' Her wisdom reflects a holistic approach to health and well-being.
Celebrating her 103rd birthday, Victoria's family and friends organized a surprise party, and the home's head chef prepared a special birthday cake for the occasion. Jacob Mante, the general manager at Ivy Grove, expressed the community’s excitement, stating, 'We were so excited to celebrate such a joyous day with Victoria. As a much-loved resident, it was wonderful to mark this tremendous milestone with her and all her family.'
Victoria Antoniou, born in 1921 in Kalopsia, Cyprus, supported her family by selling clothing. She moved to London in 1960 with her husband Antonis, where she worked in a hospital canteen. Now a mother of seven, she boasts a large family of 25 grandchildren and 61 great-grandchildren, highlighting the importance of family connections in her life.
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