Detailed Instructions: Given a text, write a compressed version of it in a single sentence.
Q: 'If it were not for the services they provide us, we older persons would not be able to get around to do our business, such as visits to doctors, grocery and drug stores. ' -- William, age 72
A:
If it were not for the services they provide, we would not be able to do our business, such as visits to doctors, grocery and drug stores.