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Getting older

I'd like you to meet Grandpa Joe. This is mom's dad and he is 92 years old.  He has a fun fact about everything and can remember anything from his lifestyle.  His stories are very detailed and he is funny and smart. Grandpa Joe has lived 58 years more than me and his body moves a lot slower than my body. Grandpa Joe needs time getting ready to go out and he takes a few more steps to help him get in an out of a car. His vision is great but his right ear doesn't hear as well as his left. His cane helps him get around but he does need a little assistance with his balance on stairs.  For exercise, Grandpa Joe walks and does Tai Chi. He walks around the family room, living room or anywhere where there is room to work his muscles and to get his heart rate up. This is his daily workout routine which he makes himself do every day, 3x's per day.  Grandpa Joe loves real food. He doesn't have a big appetite as he eats small meals but he eats a lot of fruit, nuts and v...