Resident at MHA Stratton House celebrates 103rd birthday and says secret to long life is “maybe just being me”

A resident at MHA Stratton House celebrated her 103rd birthday and feels a secret to a long life is just being herself.

Dorothy Rich lives at the Bath based home and was treated to a birthday party at the home to celebrate her milestone.

The home offers residential care for 33 residents and decorated the dining room in preparation for Dorothy's big day.

A birthday cake was prepared by the kitchen staff and Dorothy's son David came in to enjoy the day with his mum.

Harriet Law, admin manager said: “Dorothy is a lovely lady, she is very polite and always speaks to everyone in a nice manner.

“She has been here for five years and is a very popular resident.

“The day was very relaxed, and we all had a great time celebrating Dorothy's birthday. 

“We managed to keep her birthday party a surprise and she was delighted when she came into the dining room and saw what we had done.

“Dorothy was in a great mood, she really enjoyed her cake and thanked everyone for organising the day for her.

“She had a lovely day surrounded by her son, staff and residents and when we asked her the secret to a long life, she replied, maybe just being me.”