There were plenty of younger people available to do the fighting. But the strength of mind required to anchor someone? Leia had that in spades, and knew that she was probably more suited for the task than most anyone else there, for multiple reasons.

She centered herself in the Force and activated the Anchor option. Sounds, colors, and images swirled around her, wild and chaotic. But the Force remained steady. It was her anchor as she prepared to be one for others. She held out her hand to the nearest person. "Take my hand," she said. "Let's get you home."