Yardwork Safety Tips for Older Adults
Protect yourself from aches and accidents
It can take a lot of effort to keep your home’s lawn, garden, and other outdoor spaces in shape throughout the warm months. It’s important to undertake that work safely, especially when using powerful equipment like a mower or working off the ground with a ladder.
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A good resource for looking up plants native to your area can be found at the University of Texas Native Plants of North America database.
Editor’s Note: A version of this article also appeared in the June 2022 issue of Consumer Reports On Health.
