BE CAUTIOUS EVEN ON SHORT TRIPS
“Watch your step” should be everyone’s mantra this time of year. Young or old, nobody likes slipping and falling on icy pavement. But as we age, the consequences of these all-too-common accidents can become severe. The last thing you need is a fractured hip (or worse) this season. Thankfully, there are steps you can take to make the season safer for you. HAVE THE RIGHT GEAR To paraphrase an old Scandinavian saying, “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing.” We can’t always avoid walking in the ice and snow, but we can make sure we’re prepared for the times we do. Always wear footwear that provides good traction. If your winter boots are worn, consider getting a new pair.
Even basic activities like going out to check the mail can lead to an icy fall. In fact, many serious falling accidents involving ice happen in seniors’ own driveways. If you can, we recommend using your car to pull up to the mailbox. These little cruises between the garage and the street can do wonders to keep you safe if you aren’t as sure-footed as you used to be. Remember: All it takes is a single fall. The more you can reduce that While you want to limit how often you’re outside this time of year, you should still look for ways to stay in shape. Whether you prefer going to a gym, swimming in an indoor pool, or even just doing a risk, the better. STAY ACTIVE
Sudoku few laps around the mall, keeping your leg muscles strong can help you keep your footing when it matters most. At the very least, doing stretches and exercises at home along with a healthy diet can help reduce your risk of a slip — and the chance of a serious injury if a fall were to happen. At Kinetic PT Specialists, we do all we can to help folks live pain-free, active lifestyles. While we’ve helped members of our community recover after a fall, we’d prefer it if these terrible injuries never happened in the first place.
Citrus and Avocado Salad
INGREDIENTS • 1 blood, cara cara, or navel orange, sliced 1/8-inch thick and deseeded • 1 Meyer or regular lemon, sliced 1/8-inch thick and deseeded • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice • 1 bunch arugula
• 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves • 1 avocado, cut into wedges • Salt and pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS 1. Heat oven to 425 F.
2. In a rimmed baking sheet, toss citrus slices with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast citrus until lightly charred and caramelized, about 10–15 minutes. Let cool. 3. Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, combine onion and lemon juice. Season with salt and let sit for 5 minutes. 4. Add citrus, arugula, and mint to onion mixture. Drizzle with remaining oil, season with salt and pepper to taste, and toss thoroughly. 5. Add avocado, combing very gently to not crush avocado.
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