Do you want to get the most out of your Holiday Plants this year? This webinar explains how to pick the best poinsettia, how to keep your Christmas Cactus alive, and how to care for fun plants like amaryllis. Find the recording here:
https://mediasite.k-state.edu/mediasite/Play/76aced5bf3584023be568b58fb9923971d
By: Cassie Homan
The social security administration announced a 5.9% increase to Social Security benefits for 2022. Each year the Medicare Part B premium, deductible, and coinsurance rates are determined according to the Social Security Act.
The standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B will be $170.10 for 2022, an increase of $21.60 from $148.50 in 2021. The annual deductible for all Medicare Part B beneficiaries is $233 in 2022, an increase of $30 from the annual deductible of $203 in 2021.
Medicare Part D open enrollment will soon be coming to an end. December 7th is the last day to make changes to your Medicare Part D prescription drug plan for 2022. If you are still needing your plan looked at, please call the Osborne Post Rock District Extension office to make an appointment.
By: Brenda Langdon
At times, holidays can become stressful and overwhelming. Combat this by utilizing the following tips.
Manage Stress: Give yourself a break if you feel stressed out, overwhelmed, and out of control. Some of the best ways to manage stress are to find support, connect socially, and get plenty of sleep.
Eat Mindfully: Pay full attention to what you are eating without being distracted at the holiday table. You will notice your body’s hunger and fullness cues, and mindful eating can help you distinguish between physical hunger and emotional hunger. Take time to enjoy your meal with friends and family and stop eating when you are about 80% full.
Continue Healthy Habits: Don’t let the holiday season interfere with your healthy habits. Continue eating a variety of fruits and vegetables, drink water, wash hands often, and take time for yourself.
Don’t Forget to Move: Be active for at least 2½ hours a week and help kids and teens be active for at least 1 hour a day. Participate in activities your family enjoys!
And remember. Have fun and celebrate!
By: Ashley Svaty
Join us for a free class on utilizing slow cookers to make family mealtime easy and healthy! Participants will enjoy slow cooker samples and receive slow cooker recipes! Participants will learn:
How to create healthy recipes using your slow cookerJoin us at the Mankato Library on Friday Nov. 5th from 1-2pm (214 North High Street, Mankato, KS 66956). Register by calling (785)524-4432. Registration is free and not required, but appreciated to ensure enough samples and recipes are available.
By: Ashley Svaty
If you haven’t reviewed your Medicare Part D prescription drug plan for the upcoming year, there is still time. The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is from October 15th to December 7th. If you take this time to shop and compare plans, you may be able to lower your co-pays and out-of-pocket costs for 2022 by switching to a different plan.
Even if you aren’t changing plans, make sure your pharmacy is still in your plans network next year. Plans may change their network pharmacies each year.
Call the Post Rock District Extension Office to set up an appointment. Meetings can be scheduled in the county in the Post Rock District that is most convenient for you.
By: Brenda Langdon
During the fall, winter annual weeds start to thrive. Henbit and chickweed germinate in the fall, but are small and often aren’t noticed until spring.
Early November is a great time to control these weeds. Use a postemergence broadleaf herbicide, such as Weed Free Zone, Trimec, Weed-Out, Weed Stop 2X or Weed-B-Gon to kill the weeds.
For more information click here:https://hnr.k-state.edu/extension/info-center/common-pest-problems/common-pest-problem-new/Henbit%20and%20Chickweed.pdf
By: Cassie Homan
Last month K-State Garden Hour was a presentation on how to provide shelter and feed the birds that are currently migrating. If you are wanting to learn more about providing for birds, this webinar is for you!
By: Cassie Homan
