URBANNA—As the holiday season approaches and generations gather, sometimes the joy of spending time with friends and family is tempered by concerns related to aging.
Maybe Mom’s house isn’t as clean as it used to be. Perhaps an elderly neighbor drove over the decorations so carefully arranged beside the driveway. Maybe travel plans are skewed because a change in Dad’s routine is upsetting for him—what if he starts yelling? Or perhaps hosting dinner this year, is challenging because carrying groceries up the front steps is difficult and lately there have been some mishaps involving forgotten ingredients and burned food.
Many people react to situations like these with embarrassment or shame.
Bay Aging reminds folks aging is a normal part of life, and the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) has resources to assist….
