have had my bamboo plant for about 8 months and it has been doing very well. Unfortunately, I neglected to water it for a few days and now it is turning yellow at the ends and several of the leaves are turning yellow as well.
Fall prevention is a variety of actions to help reduce the number of accidental falls suffered by older people. Falls and fall related injuries are among the most serious and common medical problems experienced by older adults. Nearly one-third of older persons fall each year, and half of them fall more than once. Because of underlying osteoporosis and decreased mobility and reflexes, falls often result in hip fractures and other fractures, head injuries, and even death in older adults.
Here are seven fall-prevention tips for older people*. 1  Participate in an exercise program. This will help an older person gain strength and retain a sense of balance, which can prevent falls.  Remove items around the home, like area rugs and items on the floor that could cause an older person to trip and fall.