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Endless Gardening LaVona - PPT Presentation

Traywick PhD Jessica Vincent MEd CHES Benefits of Gardening Gardening should be a joy not a chore Gardening can be a form of exercise The most important gardening tool is your body ID: 667168

universal design gardening principles design universal principles gardening tools handled provide standing joints kneelers grip long raised beds

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Slide1

Endless Gardening

LaVona

Traywick

, Ph.D.

Jessica Vincent, M.Ed., CHESSlide2

Benefits of Gardening

Gardening should be a joy, not a chore.

Gardening can be a form of exercise.

The most important gardening

tool is your body!Slide3

Changes Caused by Aging

Vision

Muscular and Skeletal

Disease and Chronic Conditions

Temperature AdaptabilitySlide4

Universal Design Principles

“Universal Design” encompasses the design of products and environments that can serve and be usable by as many people as possible – regardless of age, ability, or circumstance.Slide5

Universal Design Principles

Pathways

Firm, smooth, levelAccessible width of at least 36”

Follow ADA guidelines for rampsClearly marked beginning and endingAvoid abrupt drop-offsSlide6

Universal Design Principles

Raised Garden Beds

Reduce the need to bend or stoopEdges can provide a place to sit

Can be made wheelchair accessibleStyles are endless

Actual raised bedsHanging baskets and large potsVertical gardensSlide7

Universal Design Principles

Adaptive Tools

Long-handled toolsErgonomic handled toolsPistol grip tools

Kneelers/StoolsCaddies Slide8

Universal Design Principles

Long-Handled Tools

Ease lower back strainCan be used standing or sitting

Extend your reachSlide9

Universal Design Principles

Ergonomic and Pistol Grip Tools

Feature specially shaped handlesReduce stress on joints

Provide additional leverageSlide10

Universal Design Principles

Kneelers, Stools, and Caddies

Can help with knee and back painCan help with mobility

Provide rest from standingSlide11

Gardening Tips & Tricks

Respect Pain

PostureSwitch Tasks OftenWear Gloves

Use Your Largest Strongest Joints Sun ProtectionAvoid DehydrationSlide12

Questions?

Contact your localCooperative Extension Service

or visitwww.uaex.edu