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What is best place for elderly to practice walking? sidewalk, grocery store, mall?
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Depends: If they are steady on their feet any of these will work - if not then you need to have some assistance in case they fall. It might be better to start in the home or nearby so that assistance is available.
Answered 9/9/2012
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