A Lifelong Athlete’s Return to Motion at 92 Years Old

Retired nurse Birgitta Bexelius, 92, starts her days at Wood Glen Hall in Santa Barbara with a walk and a call to her son. Originally from Sweden, she moved to the U.S. in 1958 and spent 45 years as a nurse, finding joy in caring for others. A lifelong athlete, she recently rediscovered the thrill of movement on a trishaw ride, evoking the freedom of skiing.

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