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Calgary Herald
27-06-2025
- Health
- Calgary Herald
Opinion: It's time to rethink how we talk about elder abuse
Article content Alberta's senior population is growing faster than any other age group, and within that growth is a quiet, yet devastating crisis: the mistreatment of older persons, more commonly referred to as elder abuse. Article content According to provincial statistics, between 2013 and 2023, the proportion of those aged 65 and older grew from 12 to 16 per cent. This growing population is facing a silent epidemic, mostly hidden behind closed doors. It's why Carya and other organizations are aiming to grow the conversation. Article content Article content Article content At Carya, we're fortunate to be able to connect with older adults regularly. We get the opportunity to share food, conversation, laughter and special moments with them every day. These invaluable moments are why we're so grateful to work with and serve this community across this city. And because of the breadth of services aimed at older adults, we understand the complex situations that arise for this population. Article content Article content Dr. Rose Joudi is the program manager for The Way In Network, a collaborative program of Calgary agencies that Carya is part of. The program offers services and supports to vulnerable older adults living in the community to enhance and improve their quality of life. Article content Article content She says that when we involve younger generations in conversations about aging and its implications, we normalize and prevent these discussions from becoming uncomfortable. Article content 'The mistreatment of older people isn't an issue that we need to talk about with just older people,' said Joudi. 'I work with ethnocultural communities, and in some of the conversations I've had, they ask me, 'Where are the young people? Why are you telling us about something that we know is impacting us? Why aren't you inviting the younger people from the community?'' Article content Joudi says when younger generations discuss aging and elder abuse with older adult family members, neighbours, and the community, 'It gives them an opportunity to know how to navigate these conversations as they grow older.'
Japan Today
17-05-2025
- Health
- Japan Today
Some plants cause more suffering than others for gardeners with pollen allergies
By JESSICA DAMIANO For many, the return of the spring garden brings with it a sneezy, itchy, foggy-headed feeling that hits the moment a warm breeze stirs up. I'm fortunate not to suffer much, but my blue car turned a chartreuse shade of yellow last week, and a $32 car wash provided results that lasted only two hours. Sigh. These seasonal allergies often go by the old-fashioned name hay fever, but it's not the hay that causes misery for so many, it's the pollen. And not just any pollen, but the nearly weightless kind that floats up our noses and engages our immune systems. Trees, weeds, grasses and even some of our favorite flowers are culprits. But pollen isn't all bad. It's essential to the reproduction of plants, the survival of insects and the entire food web. We humans could not survive without it, so we absolutely shouldn't avoid high-pollen plants as a general rule. However, if you're an allergy sufferer who has had to forgo planting a garden due to health reasons, plants that release the least pollen may enable you to smell the flowers. Allergy-inducing plants are those that rely on wind rather than bees or butterflies to spread their pollen. Ragweed, which strikes in late summer and early fall, gets the most notoriety, but its springtime counterparts can be at least as irritating. Trees most likely to cause symptoms include birch (Betula), catawba (Catalba), cypress (Cupressus), elm (Ulmus), hickory/pecan (Carya), oak (Quercus), sycamore (Platanus) and walnut (Juglans), according to the Ogren Plant Allergy Scale (OPALS), created by horticulturist Thomas Ogren and published in his 2020 book, 'The Allergy-Fighting Garden." Palm trees, too — but only the males. In fact, female trees don't produce pollen at all, so seek them out when possible. Grasses can irritate eyes and sinuses, too. The scale ranks Bermuda (except sterile male varieties), Johnson, Kentucky, orchard, sweet vernal and timothy grasses among the highest for allergens. Weeds like ragweed, curly dock, lamb's quarters, pigweed, plantain, sheep sorrel and sagebrush are also big pollen producers, Ogren found. On the other hand, plants with 'double' flowers or heavier pollen that doesn't travel far are less likely to release much pollen. Among trees, apricot (Prunus armeniaca), fig (Ficus), fir (Abies), fruiting pear (Pyrus), fruiting plum (Prunus domestica, Prunus insititia), redbud (Cerus), serviceberry (Amelanchier laevis), female ash (Fraxinus), female box elder (Acer negundo), female cottonwood/poplar (Populus), female maple (Acer), female palm (Arecaceae) and female willow (Salix) are easier on the respiratory system. St. Augustine and sterile male Bermuda are safer bets in the grass department. As for flowers, you've got options: Begonia, female clematis, columbine, crocus, daffodil, delphinium, hibiscus, impatiens, iris, bird of paradise, pansy, petunia, phlox, poppy, snapdragon, tulip, verbena and zinnia are friends. Roses, too — especially tightly packed, dense-petaled varieties, which exude even less pollen than those with single or semi-double flowers (rose allergies are more often fragrance-related than due to pollen, according to Ogren). And if you suffer from seasonal allergies, keeping windows closed and getting someone else to mow the lawn will also help to nip your symptoms in the bud. Jessica Damiano writes weekly gardening columns for the AP and publishes the award-winning Weekly Dirt Newsletter. © Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
Euronews
14-05-2025
- Health
- Euronews
Which plants are the worst for hayfever sufferers?
For many, the return of the spring garden brings with it a sneezy, itchy, foggy-headed feeling that hits the moment a warm breeze stirs up invisible trouble. These seasonal allergies often go by the old-fashioned name hay fever, but it's not the hay that causes misery for so many, it's the pollen. And not just any pollen, but the nearly weightless kind that floats up our noses and engages our immune systems. Trees, weeds, grasses, and even some of our favorite flowers are culprits. But pollen isn't all bad. It's essential to the reproduction of plants, the survival of insects and the entire food web. We humans could not survive without it, so we absolutely shouldn't avoid high-pollen plants as a general rule. However, if you're an allergy sufferer who has had to forgo planting a garden due to health reasons, plants that release the least pollen may enable you to smell the flowers. Allergy-inducing plants are those that rely on wind rather than bees or butterflies to spread their pollen. Ragweed, which strikes in late summer and early autumn, gets the most notoriety, but its springtime counterparts can be at least as irritating. Trees most likely to cause symptoms include birch (Betula), catawba (Catalba), cypress (Cupressus), elm (Ulmus), hickory/pecan (Carya), oak (Quercus), sycamore (Platanus) and walnut (Juglans), according to the Ogren Plant Allergy Scale (OPALS), created by horticulturist Thomas Ogren and published in his 2020 book, 'The Allergy-Fighting Garden'. If you live in warmer climbs, palm trees, too, can cause allergies to flare - but only the males. In fact, female trees don't produce pollen at all, so seek them out when possible. Grasses can irritate eyes and sinuses, too. The scale ranks Bermuda (except sterile male varieties), Johnson, common meadow, orchard, sweet vernal, and timothy grasses among the highest for allergens. Weeds like ragweed, curly dock, lamb's quarters, pigweed, plantain, sheep sorrel, and sagebrush are also big pollen producers, Ogren found. On the other hand, plants with "double" flowers or heavier pollen that doesn't travel far are less likely to release much pollen. Among trees, apricot (Prunus armeniaca), fig (Ficus), fir (Abies), fruiting pear (Pyrus), fruiting plum (Prunus domestica, Prunus insititia), redbud (Cerus), serviceberry (Amelanchier laevis), female ash (Fraxinus), female box elder (Acer negundo), female cottonwood/poplar (Populus), female maple (Acer), female palm (Arecaceae) and female willow (Salix) are easier on the respiratory system. St Augustine (which is best suited to tropical climates but grows well in the Mediterranean regions) and sterile male Bermuda are safer bets in the grass department. As for flowers, you've got options: begonia, female clematis, columbine, crocus, daffodil, delphinium, hibiscus, impatiens, iris, bird of paradise, pansy, petunia, phlox, poppy, snapdragon, tulip, verbena, and zinnia are friends. Roses, too - especially tightly packed, dense-petaled varieties, which exude even less pollen than those with single or semi-double flowers. Rose allergies are more often fragrance-related than due to pollen, according to Ogren. And if you suffer from seasonal allergies, keeping windows closed and getting someone else to mow the lawn will also help to nip your symptoms in the bud.
Hindustan Times
14-05-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Prone to pollen allergies? Stay away from these plants
For many, the return of the spring garden brings with it a sneezy, itchy, foggy-headed feeling that hits the moment a warm breeze stirs up. I'm fortunate not to suffer much, but my blue car turned a chartreuse shade of yellow last week, and a $32 car wash provided results that lasted only two hours. Sigh. These seasonal allergies often go by the old-fashioned name hay fever, but it's not the hay that causes misery for so many, it's the pollen. And not just any pollen, but the nearly weightless kind that floats up our noses and engages our immune systems. Trees, weeds, grasses and even some of our favorite flowers are culprits. Also read | Pollen allergy: Runny nose to itchy throat; know symptoms of pollen allergy and ways to prevent it But pollen isn't all bad. It's essential to the reproduction of plants, the survival of insects and the entire food web. We humans could not survive without it, so we absolutely shouldn't avoid high-pollen plants as a general rule. However, if you're an allergy sufferer who has had to forgo planting a garden due to health reasons, plants that release the least pollen may enable you to smell the flowers. Allergy-inducing plants are those that rely on wind rather than bees or butterflies to spread their pollen. Ragweed, which strikes in late summer and early fall, gets the most notoriety, but its springtime counterparts can be at least as irritating. Trees most likely to cause symptoms include birch (Betula), catawba (Catalba), cypress (Cupressus), elm (Ulmus), hickory/pecan (Carya), oak (Quercus), sycamore (Platanus) and walnut (Juglans), according to the Ogren Plant Allergy Scale (OPALS), created by horticulturist Thomas Ogren and published in his 2020 book, 'The Allergy-Fighting Garden." Palm trees, too — but only the males. In fact, female trees don't produce pollen at all, so seek them out when possible. Grasses can irritate eyes and sinuses, too. The scale ranks Bermuda (except sterile male varieties), Johnson, Kentucky, orchard, sweet vernal and timothy grasses among the highest for allergens. Weeds like ragweed, curly dock, lamb's quarters, pigweed, plantain, sheep sorrel and sagebrush are also big pollen producers, Ogren found. On the other hand, plants with 'double' flowers or heavier pollen that doesn't travel far are less likely to release much pollen. Among trees, apricot (Prunus armeniaca), fig (Ficus), fir (Abies), fruiting pear (Pyrus), fruiting plum (Prunus domestica, Prunus insititia), redbud (Cerus), serviceberry (Amelanchier laevis), female ash (Fraxinus), female box elder (Acer negundo), female cottonwood/poplar (Populus), female maple (Acer), female palm (Arecaceae) and female willow (Salix) are easier on the respiratory system. St. Augustine and sterile male Bermuda are safer bets in the grass department. Also read | Allergy season intensifies: Tips to manage symptoms and enjoy the outdoors As for flowers, you've got options: Begonia, female clematis, columbine, crocus, daffodil, delphinium, hibiscus, impatiens, iris, bird of paradise, pansy, petunia, phlox, poppy, snapdragon, tulip, verbena and zinnia are friends. Roses, too — especially tightly packed, dense-petaled varieties, which exude even less pollen than those with single or semi-double flowers (rose allergies are more often fragrance-related than due to pollen, according to Ogren). And if you suffer from seasonal allergies, keeping windows closed and getting someone else to mow the lawn will also help to nip your symptoms in the bud. Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.
Hamilton Spectator
13-05-2025
- Health
- Hamilton Spectator
Some plants cause more suffering than others for gardeners with pollen allergies
For many, the return of the spring garden brings with it a sneezy, itchy, foggy-headed feeling that hits the moment a warm breeze stirs up invisible trouble. I'm fortunate not to suffer much, but my blue car turned a chartreuse shade of yellow last week, and a $32 car wash provided results that lasted only two hours. Sigh. These seasonal allergies often go by the old-fashioned name hay fever, but it's not the hay that causes misery for so many, it's the pollen. And not just any pollen, but the nearly weightless kind that floats up our noses and engages our immune systems. Trees, weeds, grasses and even some of our favorite flowers are culprits. But pollen isn't all bad. It's essential to the reproduction of plants, the survival of insects and the entire food web. We humans could not survive without it, so we absolutely shouldn't avoid high-pollen plants as a general rule. However, if you're an allergy sufferer who has had to forgo planting a garden due to health reasons, plants that release the least pollen may enable you to smell the flowers. Plants that might bring sneezes Allergy-inducing plants are those that rely on wind rather than bees or butterflies to spread their pollen. Ragweed, which strikes in late summer and early fall, gets the most notoriety, but its springtime counterparts can be at least as irritating. Trees most likely to cause symptoms include birch (Betula), catawba (Catalba), cypress (Cupressus), elm (Ulmus), hickory/pecan (Carya), oak (Quercus), sycamore (Platanus) and walnut (Juglans), according to the Ogren Plant Allergy Scale (OPALS), created by horticulturist Thomas Ogren and published in his 2020 book, 'The Allergy-Fighting Garden.' Palm trees, too — but only the males. In fact, female trees don't produce pollen at all, so seek them out when possible. Grasses can irritate eyes and sinuses, too. The scale ranks Bermuda (except sterile male varieties), Johnson, Kentucky, orchard, sweet vernal and timothy grasses among the highest for allergens. Weeds like ragweed, curly dock, lamb's quarters, pigweed, plantain, sheep sorrel and sagebrush are also big pollen producers, Ogren found. Not all plants are irritating to allergy sufferers On the other hand, plants with 'double' flowers or heavier pollen that doesn't travel far are less likely to release much pollen. Among trees, apricot (Prunus armeniaca), fig (Ficus), fir (Abies), fruiting pear (Pyrus), fruiting plum (Prunus domestica, Prunus insititia), redbud (Cerus), serviceberry (Amelanchier laevis), female ash (Fraxinus), female box elder (Acer negundo), female cottonwood/poplar (Populus), female maple (Acer), female palm (Arecaceae) and female willow (Salix) are easier on the respiratory system. St. Augustine and sterile male Bermuda are safer bets in the grass department. As for flowers, you've got options: Begonia, female clematis, columbine, crocus, daffodil, delphinium, hibiscus, impatiens, iris, bird of paradise, pansy, petunia, phlox, poppy, snapdragon, tulip, verbena and zinnia are friends. Roses, too — especially tightly packed, dense-petaled varieties, which exude even less pollen than those with single or semi-double flowers (rose allergies are more often fragrance-related than due to pollen, according to Ogren). And if you suffer from seasonal allergies, keeping windows closed and getting someone else to mow the lawn will also help to nip your symptoms in the bud . ___ Jessica Damiano writes weekly gardening columns for the AP and publishes the award-winning Weekly Dirt Newsletter. You can sign up here for weekly gardening tips and advice. ___ For more AP gardening stories, go to .
