Bravo Joan! -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Joan Riches Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2005 8:01 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [OTlist] Home Health Question
Shellie So what are the problems with gardening? What is her motivation? The way her yard looks to the neighbours? Loving the feel of the earth and being outdoors? Something she has always done at this time of year? Is she afraid she does not have the endurance to finish the job? How and what has she done in her garden in the past? Can she afford to hire some help so she can just supervise? Are there students in the area who need community service hours? Would a garden stool/kneeler help? Are window or raised boxes an option? What tools has she used in the past? (poor balance precludes controlling a loaded wheelbarrow) Have this kind of discussion in the garden or the shed. Look at where she wants to plant and talk about what she likes and why. Ron - like Suzanne I'm not in the US but in my book gardening is an IADL as well as a meaningful occupation for many people - particularly post menopausal women who benefit immensely from the plant estrogens although they may not realise that is a big reason why they love their gardens so. Joan Riches *** NOTICE--The attached communication contains privileged and confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, DO NOT read, copy, or disseminate this communication. Non-intended recipients are hereby placed on notice that any unauthorized disclosure, duplication, distribution, or taking of any action in reliance on the contents of these materials is expressly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please delete this information in its entirety and contact the Amedisys Privacy Hotline at 1-866-518-6684. Also, please immediately notify the sender via e-mail that you have received this communication in error. *** -- Unsubscribe? [EMAIL PROTECTED] Change options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] Help? [EMAIL PROTECTED]
