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Positive Aging: Improve Your Mobility with a Walking Aid
Posted On: June 25, 2020 by CarePro Health Services in: Age In Place, Health
It’s often assumed that with aging comes a decline in both physical and mental health. This isn’t always true – getting older doesn’t automatically mean minimized mobility and poor health. Staying mobile plays a big factor in aging well and staying healthy. Using a walking aid is one way you can stay mobile as you age, and in this blog, we’ll talk all about the benefits and how they can help.
What Does it Mean to Age Well?
It’s no secret that you experience changes as you age, and many of these changes can be difficult to cope with. As you get older, it’s important to continue to reinvent yourself and enjoy new and exciting activities. Aging well means constantly finding ways to stay physically and socially active, doing new things you enjoy and adapting to change. Mobility is of huge importance to aging well – staying mobile is good for
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Positive Aging: Improve Your Mobility with a Walking Aid
June 25, 2020
Categories: Age In Place, Health
It’s often assumed that with aging comes a decline in both physical and mental health. This isn’t always true – getting older doesn’t automatically mean minimized mobility and poor health. Staying mobile plays a big factor in aging well and staying healthy. Using a walking aid is one way you can stay mobile as you age, and in this blog, we’ll talk...
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Categories: COVID-19
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Categories: Active, Exercise, Health, Recover, Tips
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Categories: Active, Exercise, Health, Heart Health, Recover
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