Although she is more than two hundred years old, Jane Bailey has become a symbol of love and love for life, especially since she has become a “fitness coach” in the nursing home in which she lives in a quiet village in the US state of Nebraska.
He likes to describe the inmates of the house who train with Jane as “mean”, given that she is considered, according to their words, harsh in the exercises, but nevertheless they submit to her instructions and instructions with great patience and welcome.
According to the newspaper “The TimesJane was born in 1920 and wedded to her late husband in 1942. She currently has three children, five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
Jane’s fitness classes begin shortly after breakfast, and the session lasts for about 30 minutes, focusing on stretching, body stretching, and limb movement.
Jane, who has been living in the home for about 14 years, says that she used to offer fitness lessons before the outbreak of the Corona virus pandemic, but according to her speech, these classes became more important during the ban and closure period because they gave more communication between people who had to isolate from others in order to ensure their health. and their lives.
She describes these sessions as giving pleasure and happiness to the participants who live in the home, explaining: “I don’t know if it keeps us young, but it makes us move, and that’s the point.”
And she continued, “It is very important not to stay seated all the time, watching TV or reading a book, because the body needs movement and activity.”
Jane, who used to work as a florist in the past, does not know the secret behind her long life and good health, but she says: “I cannot bear to sit and remain still, because during my working hours I used to move and coordinate bouquets of roses, and at home I was always busy with housework and taking care of the children.” “.
And she added, “Until this time of my life, I still like to occupy myself and I do a lot of things here,” as she still coordinates flower bouquets for the club affiliated with the house and performs many volunteer tasks.
For their part, those in charge of the house describe Jane as having become an “icon” of the place, as she brings happiness to everyone, welcomes newcomers and helps them adapt and make new friends.
And about her, the director of the house, Shaun Tran, says: “She is the most beautiful woman, who influences others over herself and does not like to talk about herself. Rather, she always welcomes others and reassures them of their conditions and their families.”
And he added, “As soon as you see her, you will know that she is unique and special from others. She remembers all the details of the residents of the house. She is amazing.”
