Oldest Living American Woman, Age 115 Reveals Secrets Of Living Young Forever

It has been reported that Jeralean has been the oldest living American since she was 113. Experts said that she's just the 31st person ever to turn 115 years old.According to news report, Talley will celebrate her big day with a trip to the doctors for a checkup, although she says she's not feeling sick. So what's her secret? Simple:

"Treat others the way you want to be treated." But she also told the paper: "It's all in the good Lord's hands…There's nothing I can do about it."

Talley is a supercentenarian – a title reserved for people 110 years and older.

According to the Gerontology Research Group, there are just 74 validated supercentenarians ​living in the world, and only about 1 in every 5 million Americans grows old enough to earn the title. ​And in case you haven't done the math yet, Talley was born in 1899. For perspective, according to the History Channel that was just 34 years after the end of the Civil War.

Can you imagine all that Jeralean Talley has seen in her 115 years? We bet she's got some amazing stories to tell.

Currently Talley lives in Michigan with her daughter. Her family spans over five generations. Talley recently did an interview with Anderson Cooper; it's scheduled to air on CNN next week.