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The Strength in Frailty

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The Strength in Frailty

Ryan McCormick, M.D.
May 1, 2022
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The Strength in Frailty

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When I was younger, I might have foolishly seen an older person, hunched over, arthritic, and thought of myself as strong by comparison. But I’ve learned to see that same person as full of might. Strength is not just a measure of capacity. It is also a measure of being.

As I was walking in the city today I saw an old man moving slowly with his walker.…

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