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Pushing through fatigue sounds tough and admirable until your body pushes back. Today we challenge a common belief that quietly raises fall risk for older adults: the idea that resting is “being lazy”. From the start, we make the case that rest is a smart safety skill, especially during Mobility and Independence Month, because recovery is where strength is rebuilt and where steadier balance begins. We share a vivid story about active neighbors who “had to” play tennis even when they were clearly injured, and why that mindset can turn small warning signs into longer-term pain and limited mobility. We break down how movement strengthens the body, but rest repairs muscles, calms irritated joints, and resets the nervous  ...