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What does it mean?
Growing old requires resilience and toughness.
In plain terms
You must be tough to survive old age.
What can you take from it?
Age needs grit to handle.

Where it applies

  • retirement planning
  • health challenges
  • family caregiving

Putting it to work

  • stay active
  • build strong support
  • plan for health needs

Questions to consider

  • What does aging require?
  • How do you stay resilient?

Another view

Some age comfortably with support.

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