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Functional fitness a good goal for those in assisted living

Dear Doctors: Our mom is 79 years old and in good health. She was lonely after our dad died, and went into assisted living to be near other people. She’s lost a few steps physically, and my sister thinks it’s because her daily tasks — like shopping, cooking and cleaning — are taken care of. Does that really keep you fit?

Dear Reader: We have come to equate maintaining physical fitness with vigorous…

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