People are often intrigued when they learn that a person is over 100 years old, or even a few years older,
as they have experienced many hardships and have seen many significant events throughout their lifetime.
In this situation, Jayne Burns, who turned 101 in July 2023, seems to have no immediate plans to retire because she is still employed and even drives herself to work.
Burns had been employed for 25 years as a part-time fabric cutter at a Joann store in Mason, Ohio, according to a piece that appeared in Today in August 2023.
The charming elderly woman, who was born in 1922, said she enjoyed working with others and staying active. ‘I really don’t notice that I’m any older,’ she admitted.
Burns, who is still working at her age, is also autonomous because she drives herself to work and sometimes has a 20-minute trip.
The elderly woman only works three days a week, which is unusual likely due to her advanced age; however,
this depends on her schedule; she typically works from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the business.
Burns is still able to lift fabrics—aside from thick vinyl fabrics—and has strong eyesight, so she is still performing well at her job despite her advanced age.
Her hands and legs have arthritis, which is the only issue.In 1990, she was introduced to the management by her daughter,
who also worked at the same shop. She accepted the job when it was offered to her because she was interested in cloth, and she has enjoyed it ever since.
Burns stated that her children were her favorite memory from the past 100 years in a humorous TikTok film made in 2022 to commemorate her 100th birthday.
She playfully claimed in the video that St. Augustine, Florida is home to the fountain of youth when asked about her secret to longevity.
Despite the common belief that genes have a role in longevity, the sweet elderly woman’s story is rather different. Her mother died of an aneurysm in her 40s, and her father went away at age 65.
Burns stated in an interview with Today that she had no idea why she has lived a long life. She did, however,
continue to discuss some of the rituals she had been following for years, and, surprisingly, many people can relate to them.
Burns admitted to the publication that she still consumes unhealthy foods like bacon, butter, beef, and even sweets. She eats everything, but, in moderation.
As she stated, ‘I was always active all my life doing things,’ remaining active is the most important thing in her life.
Therefore, in my opinion, that has been very helpful. ‘You’ve got to keep moving and not sit around
the house all day,’ she continued.
She also has a skincare routine because she often applies makeup and moisturizer to her skin.
As she herself developed friends at work, including the young lady who was featured in a TikTok film,
her best advice for having a long life is to be surrounded by many people. Finding people who are amiable and polite is key, she said CNBC.
Working at her age, she added, contributed to her lifespan because ‘staying busy keeps you from focusing on your aches and pains.’
