Health & Safety

Falls can be dangerous for anyone, but they are especially serious for older adults, who have a greater chance of falling due to a combination of risk factors. Most falls can be prevented. People who fall often face major declines in mobility and independence. Read more

Concern has grown in recent years over a disease affecting deer in Pennsylvania called chronic wasting disease, or CWD. The disease affects deer, elk and moose, eventually resulting in their death. Read more

Consumers who purchased raw goat milk or raw goat milk yogurt, whey or cottage cheese on or before Oct. 13 produced by Crystal Brook Farm, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, should immediately discard the products, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture said. Tests completed during routi… Read more

Here are some tips for finding engaging activities for elderly family members living with dementia. Purposeful engaging is possible through simple activities. Read more

The isolation of farming has become especially keen during the pandemic, since most fairs and many farm-hosted events, open houses and farmers markets have been canceled this summer. Read more

Sept. 20-26 is National Farm Health and Safety Week Read more

Oxidation and inflammation are the main causes of these eye diseases. The lens of the eye is most susceptible to oxidative damage because its protective cells don’t renew themselves. Read more