Routine activities of daily living thwarted with age progression
Sharon Braddock, of Cornerstone Caregiving, right, discussed aid options available to elderly individuals for help with activities of daily living. Braddock spoke at the weekly luncheon Thursday, July 24 at the Childress Senior Citizens Center. Dale Hibbs, left, was among senior citizens at the luncheon.
CHILDRESS — Leaving the labor force, formally called “retirement,” is an easy transition for most persons, an event usually anticipated with joy.
Retirement offers the opportunity for delayed activities, such as traveling, volunteering and hobbies, from gardening to fishing.
However, gradually in an unanticipated, subtle manner, a decline in abilities and energy occurs.
