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President Russell M. Nelson says he’s using walker to help with his balance

May 16, 2023, 9:03 PM

(Russell M. Nelson/Facebook)...

(Russell M. Nelson/Facebook)

(Russell M. Nelson/Facebook)

SALT LAKE CITY — President Russell M. Nelson, 98, of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints revealed Tuesday that he’s using a walker in order to help with his balance, but is otherwise in good health.

“Gratefully, my heart is good, my spirit is strong as are my legs, and my brain still works,” he wrote in a Facebook post shared at 3:14 p.m.

“Little challenges with balance should be the least of our worries. Onward and upward!” the post continued.

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President Russell M. Nelson says he’s using walker to help with his balance