Active for Life: Wellness Warriors keep moving forward | News

As we age, many of us assume we’ll always be able to move through life, both literally and figuratively, with the same ease we’ve known for decades.

Whether it’s walking through town, navigating our homes, or simply getting from the kitchen to the bedroom, we often take mobility for granted until one day it becomes more of a challenge than we expected.

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