Netherlands’ oldest resident turns 109

The Netherlands’ oldest resident, Geertruida Draaisma, will celebrate her 109th birthday on Friday, the Telegraaf reports.


Draaisma lives at a care home in Leeuwarden and is in good health, according to staff.

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