I notice when people get a lot older, especially in nursing homes, a majority of them are wheelchair bound. My grandpa had a walker, my dad had a crutch. I’m not really sure of why though. It seems like older people always have canes, walkers or wheel chairs to get around. What goes wrong with your legs that doesn’t inhibit the arms?
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In addition to the joint issues that come with bearing our weight throughout our lives, legs are also more vulnerable to circulatory issues due to their distance from the heart. Blood can easily pool in the feet and legs and cause issues if there’s the slightest problem with the veins that have to work against gravity to funnel that blood back up to the heart. Blood clots can become a serious risk, leading to tissue and nerve damage.
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