As you transition your gardens from fall to winter, you may be contemplating a bit of garden clean up. Before reaching for the pruners and rakes, consider all the benefits and beauty of leaving healthy perennials stand for winter. The seed heads of many perennials like coneflower, rudbeckias, liatris and bee balm attract seed-eating songbirds… Continue reading Fall Care of Perennials
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New Method Forecasts Which Long-Term Care Patients Are at Risk of Fracture
A new way to predict the risk of falls in long-term care patients has been developed by researchers. The study on the assessment method, titled “Fracture Risk Assessment in Long-term Care (FRAiL)” was published Aug. 31 in the Journal of Gerontology Medical Science. The FRAiL model was developed by researchers from Hebrew SeniorLife’s Institute for… Continue reading New Method Forecasts Which Long-Term Care Patients Are at Risk of Fracture
If You Fall
For seniors, falling is a frightening prospect. Depending on the severity of the fall, it can cause anything from a broken wrist to a traumatic brain injury, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control. Here, from the experts at SeniorHealth, a division of the National Institutes of Health, is what you can do if… Continue reading If You Fall
Plant A Beautiful Garden Right Now – And for The Future
Don’t pack away that shovel and trowel. Fall is a great time to plant a few new additions in the landscape. Here are just a few ideas for adding immediate and long term beauty to your garden. Add cool season annuals like pansies, snapdragons, ornamental kale and stocks to brighten the fall garden. Those in… Continue reading Plant A Beautiful Garden Right Now – And for The Future
The Best Ways to Avoid Falls
Many things can cause a fall. Your eyesight, hearing, and reflexes might not be as sharp as they were when you were younger. Diabetes, heart disease, or problems with your thyroid, nerves, feet, or blood vessels can affect your balance. Some medicines can cause you to feel dizzy or sleepy, making you more likely to… Continue reading The Best Ways to Avoid Falls
Fall Fruit and Vegetable Guide
With fall come brisk days, turning leaves – and a bounty of tempting, seasonal fruits and vegetables. Here, the experts from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) offer tips on what fruits and veggies are best right now, and how to pick the best in the market: F R U I T… Continue reading Fall Fruit and Vegetable Guide