FCS7-190: Stand Up to Falling: Medications and Fall Prevention

Amy Hosier | June 2, 2010 (New)

Medication causes some older adults to fall. Many seniors are prescribed medications to treat various ailments or diseases, and such drugs may have side effects that lead to falls. Combinations of medicines also create greater chances for adverse drug interaction and/or side effects. Taking four or more prescription and/or over-the-counter medications significantly increases the risk for falling.

FCS7-193: Stand Up to Falling: A Matter of Balance and Fall Prevention

Amy Hosier | June 2, 2010 (New)

The eight-session, evidence-based falls management program is led by trained volunteer lay leaders. The program aims "to reduce [the] fear of falling, stop the fear of falling cycle, and increase activity levels among community-dwelling older adults."

FCS7-191: Stand Up to Falling: Home Safety and Fall Prevention

Amy Hosier | June 2, 2010 (New)

About 50 to 75 percent of falls happen in the home. Many of these falls are caused by home hazards that we overlook every day. Falls can be reduced and prevented by identifying and correcting hazards in your home. Remember, falls are preventable!

FCS3-336: Freezing Fresh Fruits

Sandra Bastin | April 14, 2010 (Reprinted)

4JD-11PO: Fashion Magic in the Market Place: 4-H Clothing Selection Project Series

Linda Heaton | March 25, 2010 (Reprinted)

FCS7-181: Keys to Great Parenting: Key 3: Know How Your Child Develops

Carol Gnatuk | March 24, 2010 (Major Revision)

Babies and toddlers grow and change at an amazing rate! Their weak muscles become stronger as they learn to roll over, sit, and walk. At first they coo, gurgle, babble, and cry in distress. Then they begin to show interest, smile, and laugh. Before you know it, they are putting words together, taking turns, and learning to share.

FCS7-183: Keys to Great Parenting: Key 5: Show Your Child the World

Carol Gnatuk | March 24, 2010 (Major Revision)

From the moment your baby is born, she has active brain cells--100 billion of them. They need to make trillions of connections with each other for your child to learn as much as possible while growing. She cannot learn without help. She needs stimulation--not only from you, but everyone and everything around her. That is why this key, "Show Your Child the World," is so important.

FCS7-179: Keys to Great Parenting: Key 1: Care for Yourself

Carol Gnatuk | March 24, 2010 (Major Revision)

Parents of babies and toddlers often feel tired and frazzled. They worry about doing everything exactly right. It is important to keep in mind that doing well starts with being well. You can learn to reduce stress and nurture yourself. Both you and your child will reap the benefits.

FCS7-181A: Developmental Growth Chart

Carol Gnatuk | March 24, 2010 (Major Revision)

This developmental growth chart is a supplement to Know How Your Child Develops (FCS7-181) in the Keys to Great Parenting series.

FCS7-184: Keys to Great Parenting: Key 6: Teach Self-Control

Carol Gnatuk | March 24, 2010 (Major Revision)

As parents, one of our top concerns is our children's behavior. We want them to respect others and make the most of relationships. Researchers tell us that children begin even as babies and toddlers to decide how to express feelings and relate to other people.