Some health-care facilities are tightening restrictions on where flowers, plants, balloons and other cheery items are allowed, citing concerns about the potential for infection, among other risks.

On Dec. 7, College Park Retirement Residence made ... They spent 10 hours Saturday blowing up balloons and twisting them into 160 colorful flowers, just so there were a few extras.

I always planned to work in retirement Being with the post office ... Everyone's happy to get a flower delivery When you bring flowers, everyone is happy to see you. It's a pleasant surprise ...