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Jan 1, 2020 13 tweets 6 min read
My grandma’s PCP recommended she stop going to gym because she may fall.

I don’t agree with this advice. Here’s why:

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My grandma is a safe community ambulator when using a walker.

She has a handicap parking placard allowing her to park close to the gym.

If she doesn’t go to the gym, she admits she will likely sit around at home and watch TV, further allowing her strength to deteriorate.

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