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SPONSORED FEATURE BY LESLIE MASSEY, SPECIAL TO HOME & GARDEN

ith baby boomers reaching their retirement years, not only has the retirement population seen an abundance of growth, but the complete senior industry has been welcoming a number of changes.

Understanding the diversity of what seniors are looking for, senior living communities have adapted programs and amenities that suit the varying preferences of seniors.

At the forefront at Liberty Heights Senior Living is customizing each resident’s experience in the community to enhance the lifestyle they desire. Designed to conform to the residents and their family members’ needs, Liberty Heights delivers the highest standards of service and care, with engaging programs and luxurious amenities.

There is an unlimited number of options for residents and families who seek a continuum of care community, where residents can appreciate independent living, assisted living, memory care or skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Providing residents and families peace of mind knowing that if needs change — even temporarily — there is an appropriate level of care available, and Liberty Heights

will make the transition a smooth one.

Unparalleled services are on-hand from well-trained staff and high quality care personalized to meet each person’s individual needs. All the comforts of first-class living are combined with nearby culture and fun-loving residents encompassed in an elegant and exciting community with resort-style amenities.

Residents can choose to enjoy a gourmet meal crafted using local ingredients in the elegant dining room. Take a dip in the indoor swimming pool or stop into the fitness center for a brisk workout. Make the most of transportation services to get to nearby shopping, the Air Force Academy, hospitals, or somewhere for a nice walk.

Assisted living residents can feel secure knowing that a certified nurse is on staff fulltime and a security system is in place for residents with mild dementia. Building personal and lasting relationships with residents ensures loved ones are treated with dignity and respect by a professional and caring staff, while appreciating the comforts of home.

Skilled nursing and rehabilitation residents benefit from a comprehensive therapy program including a therapy gym and indoor swimming pool to accomplish personalized

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therapy. Delivering physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and nursing services, Liberty Heights effectively meets the varying needs of residents by tailoring treatment programs to help them achieve the highest level of independent living.

The memory care community delivers the best in Alzheimer’s and dementia care.

The small, intimate care creates a calming atmosphere.

Whether you need short-term care following a hospital stay or long-term nursing

supervision due to chronic health issues or disabilities, Liberty Heights has an excellent reputation for quality care delivered consistently to our residents.

Liberty Heights awards all residents with country club style perks without an expensive mandatory buy-in — just a simple lease. Beautiful apartments and patio homes are spacious with varying floor plans and amenities.

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Fall Lawn Care Guide S YE AR ROUND GARDENING:

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urprisingly, fall is the season to develop a lusher, greener, healthier cool season lawn. If you have a bluegrass or fescue lawn this is the time for aerating, re-seeding bare patches, controlling perennial weeds and a critical time for fertilizing.

Cool season lawns perk up in September and October with a second season of growth before dormancy sets in in November. You should continue to water cool season lawns until Thanksgiving if the weather is dry.

All this is to prepare your turf for its wake-up call in the spring. You’ll want it waking up with a belly-full of food, hydrated and free from disease.

Aerate heavy soil: If you have heavy, clayrich soil, it’s really important to aerate to relieve the soil compaction. Compacted soil reduces pore spaces in the soil, preventing moisture and air from getting in. Compacted soils reduce root growth and produce less vigorous plants. Grass trying to grow in highly compacted soil cannot recover properly.

Forget those gadgets that look like golf spikes that strap onto your shoes — rent a power aerator or hire a professional. Mow the lawn and water it the day before aerating. Your lawn will look like a mess after being aerated, but the plugs will dissolve in a few days.

Re-seed bare patches: Late summer and early fall are the best times to re-seed dead areas. Spread the seed so that there are around 15 seeds per square inch. Too much seed and the grass won’t thrive due to overcrowding. Water the new seed daily until it germinates, then every other day until the grass is about 1.5 inches high. Use compost or a product specifically designed for new grass, but do not fertilize until it is establishes.

Fertilize: Well after the grass appears brown and dormant, the roots are still hard at work absorbing nutrients and moisture. Just as bears gorge themselves before hibernating, your grass is storing up reserves to make it through the winter and thrive in the spring. There are many commercial fertilizers available, but pick one with high nitrogen content for September application.

Be sure to read the label instructions before applying.

And remember, watering is essential for nitrogen applications to work effectively.

Be sure to water in fall fertilizers — often considered the most important application of the year — or spread it right before a forecast of substantial rain.

Control weeds: Fall is the best time of year to attack perennial weeds such as bindweed and dandelions. The shorter daylight hours of fall trigger the accumulate storage reserves in the roots of weeds. Herbicides that are applied in

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fall will be more effective at killing these weeds than spring applications. Remember to plan a pre-emergent application in the spring for the seeds of perennial weeds that may have already dropped.

Water: Do not stop watering until Thanksgiving. Historic Front Range evapotranspiration rates and rainfall data show a need of 0.5 to 0.75 inch of irrigation per week during September and October. This will allow the turf to recover from the summer and start to fill in damaged areas.

Rake and mow: While mowing isn’t needed as frequently during fall, the turf does continue to grow — but in ways that differ from spring and summer. Turf grasses form tillers (side shoots) and rhizomes that increase lawn density in fall.

At the end of fall, for the final mowing of the year, set your mower to cut about 2 inches and mow your grass short. This will do a couple of things. First, it will lessen the chance of snow

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mold forming. And secondly, tall grass blades won’t lie down and smother the new grass next spring.

Finally, get out that rake and remove all of those dead leaves before the snow flies.

Otherwise they’ll be sodden mats in the spring and smother the sprouting grass below. Plus it’s a lot easier to rake dry leaves, which can be used to mulch perennial beds or be added to the compost pile.

For more lawn information see Colorado State University Extension fact sheets at: csuturf.colostate.edu/Pages/ extensionfactsheets.htm When you have horticultural questions, CSU Extension has research-based answers. Call the El Paso County Extension Lawn and Garden Help Desk at 520-7684 through September or visit ask.extension.org.

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Guidance •• SENIOR GARDENING

BY GINA CRONIN, GINA.CRONIN@GAZETTE.COM

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etting older and wiser shouldn’t stop anyone from enjoying the beauty and bounty of his or her own garden. Spending time amongst freshly blooming flowers, plants and vegetables can promote cognitive, physical, psychological, social and even spiritual wellness. According to the American Horticultural Therapy Association, horticultural therapy has been utilized since ancient times for rehabilitative, vocational and community purposes. Some of the documented benefits of spending time in a garden include strengthened muscles, improved coordination and sharpened memory.

Individuals may choose to take a stroll or relax on a bench at a community garden, or put on some gardening gloves and dig in. Gardening is found to help maintain independent living well into a person’s golden years, but many tend to stray away because of the demand for stooping, lifting, locating proper tools and enduring the hot Colorado sunshine.

However, with some initial preparation these road blocks can be lifted to make way for a colorful and delightful landscape.

The first step is purchasing the proper tools for ease of experience. Tools should be lightweight and have long, curved handles with extra padding and support.

To make them easily accessible, one may color code the different tools with brightcolored electrical tape or paint. Padded gloves make for additional support. Instead of a wheel barrow, it is better for seniors to use a wagon with large wheels to eliminate heavy lifting and pushing. Stooping and bending can be avoided by using raised garden beds, which can be accompanied by comfortable, stable and lightweight gardening stools that can be easily moved from one area to the next. Vertical gardens are increasingly popular as well, and can

also minimize the need to bend. Benches placed throughout the landscape in the shade allow for a moment’s rest or an afternoon of relaxation amongst the birds, breeze and flowers.

The next step is selecting plants with pleasant aromas, delicate textures and vibrant colors to stimulate the senses. It is also a good idea to replace annuals, which die off each year, with perennials to achieve optimal results with less effort.

Some beautiful perennials that can be easily grown in mountain states include Rocky Mountain columbine, liatris, purple coneflower, fireweed and more. Herb and vegetable gardens can serve an additional purpose in concocting soothing teas and nutritious homemade meals. Organically grown basil, peppermint, tomatoes and cucumbers are popular choices.

In the name of safety, it is essential to garden in the early morning or late in the day to avoid the heat. Before heading out, senior gardeners should do some simple stretches to warm up the muscles and joints. Hydration is key, so plenty of water and other non-caffeinated and low-sugar beverages should be consumed prior to, during and after planting. Sturdy shoes, sunscreen, a hat, and lightweight and lightcolored clothing can provide comfort and help to keep cool. Finally, there is no such thing as too many breaks. Planting seeds and watering new blossoms can be best appreciated at a slow, steady pace.

Gardening is a great source of joy and fulfilment for gardeners of all ages. While an individual becomes absorbed by the beauty and sense and responsibility, there are seamless and healing improvements that take place at the physical and emotional level. Whether a senior is a life-long gardener or trying it out for the first time, there are always suitable options to create or simply enjoy serene outdoor spaces.

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BY MOLLY MORRIS, COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES HORTICULTURIST

When thinking about fall color, plants like burning bush and autumn blaze maples come to mind. There is a vast selection of less known plants that offer brilliant fall colors as well. Hawthorns not only turn shades of red and orange in the autumn, but offer additional color through berries that can hold on into winter. The ornamental pears and Northern red oaks turn a vivid, deep red that will turn heads! Serviceberries display reds, oranges, and yellows — as does the Tatarian maples.

Shrubs such as chokeberries and native chokecherries are in competition with burning bushes for bright red explosions of color, while cotoneasters, barberries, and ninebarks include shades of orange and red in their autumn palette. The extremely vibrant orange/red leaves of staghorn sumac are unbeatable!

If you have a traditional lawn, you probably have Kentucky bluegrass. This type of grass is one of the highest water users in our landscapes, but can also be the best choice for certain uses like high traffic areas for kids and dogs.

If you find you rarely use your grass, you might consider a different type for the best long-term water savings, but if you need your grass for family fun, consider these tips to keep your grass it’s healthiest and ready for next season while using your water wisely:

FERTILIZE NOW

Because Kentucky bluegrass is a cool season grass, spring and fall are the best times to fertilize. Fertilizing in September and once more in October helps cool season grasses grow healthy, robust roots going into winter and will help your grass start to grow with more vigor in the spring (when you’ll fertilize again).

I suggest that if you only remember to fertilize one time a year, make sure to fertilize in the fall, and make sure to water well after each fertilization so the granules will dissolve and release the nutrients.

WATER THROUGHOUT THE FALL, ESPECIALLY WHILE THE WEATHER IS STILL WARM

While your grass doesn’t need as much water as it does in the heat of the summer, don’t stop watering too early in fall.

As the weather cools, we’ll see our Kentucky bluegrass lawns grow more quickly than in June through August. This is because cool season grasses want to grow when it’s cool, and go dormant when it’s hot — that’s why we have to water more mid-summer.

Water about half an inch twice a week in September and once a week in October to help your lawn go into winter with a healthy root system. Once winter rolls around, make sure to water once a month if there’s no snow cover.

KEEP UP WITH THE MOWING

While your grass is growing quickly in the cool fall weather, keep mowing once a week or more at a height of 3 inches. Try not to wait too long between mowings — if you remove more than one third of an inch of the grass height at one time, you can stress your grass.

Just like during the summer, let your clippings stay on the lawn to return nitrogen to the soil. Once the fall leaves start to pile up, use the mower bag to collect the clippings and leaves, and add the shredded material to the compost pile.

For more fall landscape tips, visit csu.org.

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Virginia creeper and Boston ivy steal the show from other climbers as they brighten up a fence or building with crimson petals.

Even perennial flowers and groundcovers continue their show into fall. The foliage of plumbago, fleeceflower, border jewel, and Sulphur flower turns red as the temperatures cool.

Autumn joy sedum, fall asters, and chrysanthemums burst into bloom. Some ornamental grasses, such as red or blue switch grass, big and little bluestem, and purple maiden grass shed their summer greens and blues and enhance their burgundy and orange hues. The decorative seedheads are an added benefit.

Regardless of which type of plant finds a home in your yard, late season color can be achieved almost anywhere.

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Dear Amy: My wife and I recently relocated from a small town in New Mexico to a city in another state. We both wanted to get out of the small town and improve our quality of life.

Unfortunately, soon after buyAMY ing a home here, my wife began DICKINSON thinking that we made a mistake.

She wants to go back to New Mexico. I love it here.

She left her well-paying job and hasn’t found a new job here.

We argue about this almost every day. She consistently threatens to move back to be closer to her adult children and grandchildren.

She knows that I can’t just get up and move back. I have a great, well-paying job, which I enjoy. We have the house. Moving back to New Mexico to me is going backward.

I love my wife so much, but I’m so scared that one day I’ll come home and she will be gone.

All of our arguments end with her telling me she is leaving. The next day all is well, until I do something to upset her and the cycle starts all over again. I think when she gets a job she will feel better; unfortunately until then, I spend every moment worried that she’s going to leave me.

She travels back to New Mexico for a few days three or four times a month.

I don’t want to lose her. Do you have any suggestions? — Lost in the Big City

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Question: I don’t like taking the statin I am on, and I hear there’s a new medicine that’s been approved to lower cholesterol. How does it work? — Tom B., Albuquerque,

Dear Lost: Your wife seems to have agreed with the choice to move; she now has an obligation to try harder to adjust to this change — even if she suspects she might have made a mistake.

A counselor or life coach could help her cope with her feelings of sadness, homesickness and anger. She also sounds depressed. You two joining a local civic, social or religious organization together might help to orient her toward your new home and introduce her to more people.

Your wife should not hold the threat to leave over your head when you are having an argument. This is emotional blackmail. At some point, you may have to call her bluff. She is an adult. She can either stay or go.

Answer: You’re right, there is a new class of cholesterol-modifying drugs. They’re called anti-PCSK9 antibodies, and just recently have been approved for lowering lousy LDL cholesterol (they’re administered as an injection). The generic names for these monoclonal antibodies are alirocumab and evolocumab. In clinical trials, they seemed to be well-tolerated. However, they are currently approved only for folks who must lower their lousy LDL cholesterol because they have familial hypercholesterolemia or clinical atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, such as heart attack or stroke, and who cannot tolerate a statin.

At Dr. Mike’s Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Steve Nissen, chairman of cardiovascular medicine, and his colleagues put the medication through a clinical trial focusing on folks who could not tolerate statins because of severe muscle pain: In one part of the study, people taking the PCSK9 inhibitor for 24 weeks saw their LDL levels drop by more than 50 percent, compared with a 17 percent drop among those on another (nonstatin) cholesterol-lowering medication.

If this new med is not for you, ask your doctor about switching to another brand of statin or a nonstatin cholesterol reducer. You might well be able to find one you don’t mind taking. You also can lower your lousy LDL cholesterol and raise your good HDL by managing stress (meditation), exercising and identifying and avoiding the Five Food Felons, which are trans fats, found in fried food; saturated fats, found in full-fat dairy products and red and processed meat; added sugars or syrups, such as high-fructose corn syrup; and any grain that isn’t 100 percent whole.

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Dear readers: The first Sunday after Labor Day is Grandparents Day. It was started by homemaker Marian McQuade (1917-2008), who recognized the need for a day to honor grandparents, to give them time with HINTS their children’s children, and FROM to teach kids about their family HELOISE history and to appreciate all that grandparents can offer. Grandparents’ Day became a nationally recognized holiday in 1978.

This would be the perfect day for a family picnic, reunion or delicious luncheon. Pull out the old photo albums and talk about family customs, the family tree, any traditions, funny stories of how the grandparents met and courting rituals (no online dating back then!). Merely spending time together can be special. — Heloise Hi, Heloise: I’m a big animal lover. I try to be a voice for them, and I’d like to share some hints for pet owners: • Never let pets eat directly out of a can, because the edges can be sharp. And pets, of course, need fresh water every day.

• Make sure human pills (medications) don’t fall to the floor. Cats especially can play with them, and this could be deadly if it gets into their mouth.

• Pets should always be restrained in moving vehicles. — Darleen C., Omaha, Neb. Dear readers: A new trend in skin care is CC cream. “CC” stands for color correction. CC creams typically are not as heavy as traditional foundations. They moisturize the skin, fight aging and offer sun protection.

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TODAY’S HOROSCOPES BY JERALDINE SAUNDERS ARIES (March 21-April 19) Some battles should be left unfought. Avoid dragging others into pointless arguments as there will be no winner. Give in to the urge to try something new and different on the social scene.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Demonstrate solidarity with loved ones. Someone might decide that the grass is greener elsewhere if you point out differences.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Plan now, act later. You may feel poised on the brink of making your dreams come true, but this is a better time for careful thought and contemplation rather than spur-of-the-moment actions.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Home is where the heart and hot dogs are. Spend quality time with friends and family with a cookout or picnic.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Those who are brash often lash out. You may be tempted to lose your temper over something frivolous or if you feel that your authority is challenged.

Focus on family fun and unconditional love.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You may be your own worst enemy. You may gravitate toward risky or dangerous activities rather than sticking to the safest path.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Doing the same old thing is old hat. Don’t let a brief bout of boredom ruin your happy thoughts. Your obvious trustworthiness will win the day when trying to nail down specifics of an agreement.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) You may be ready to seal the deal while other parties drag their feet. Expect delays and uncertainty with financial affairs.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Yesterday’s fixation could be today’s drudgery.

Continuing to work on a project without a break may bog you down in a rut. Let a trusted friend act as an escort to explore new horizons.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You might be filled with a passion for shopping, but you will find more happiness in social affairs. Keep in touch with true-blue people.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) The ringing phone must be answered. A few invitations or pleasant surprises might arrive. It will pay off to be thrift conscious or to take cost-cutting measures when shopping.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) The TV and sofa might look inviting, but they will welcome you better once you have all your household chores out of the way.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Sept. 10 Ambition might be your middle name, but it entails extra work and effort between now and early December. Do not initiate any new obligations or take chances by coming in late or missing deadlines. In January and February, your shrewd business sense will give you an advantage in any enterprise, but you will need to fight off a tendency to be argumentative or overly competitive. Late March is a good time to make crucial decisions.

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SOUTH WEST NORTH 1♦ 1♠ Pass ?

What call would you make?

Q 4 - Both vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ Q 9 7 6 3 ♥ K 9 8 7 4 2 ♦ Void ♣ 4 2

♠ 5 4 ♥ J 10 8 6 ♦ 5 4 2 ♣ A K J 4

Partner opens one no trump, 15-17, and right-hand opponent passes.

What call would you make?

Q 6 - East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠52♥ A♦ KQJ954 ♣K985 SOUTH 1♦ ?

WEST NORTH EAST Pass 2♦ Pass

What call would you make?

Look for answers on Monday.

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