As we age, many of us assume we\u2019ll always be able to move through life, both literally and figuratively, with the same ease we\u2019ve known for decades.<\/p>\n
Whether it\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
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