âUse it or lose itâ could be the official mantra for muscle mass and bone health as we age, because beginning as early as our 30âs, bone density and muscle tone begin to decrease simply from the aging process. As more and more birthdays pass, staying fit and active becomes more important for older adults to remain independent as long as possible.Â
To help older adults regain or maintain their fit and active lifestyle, ElderCircle has offered nationally recognized Bone Builders since 2009. By 2020, the program had grown to 15 sites in Itasca and Koochiching Counties, all led by a crew of 75 volunteers touching about 300 older adults each year.