3. Slow down and drive at speed limit. Cars use about 20% more fuel driving at 70 miles per hour than they do at 55 miles per hour.

4. Avoid using air conditioning whenever possible. Air conditioning reduces fuel economy by 10% to 20%. Use air ventilation system instead.

5. Don't drive with open windows when traveling at high speeds. Open windows on highway can reduce fuel efficiency by 10%. It's much better to use ventilation system.

6. Remove car racks and other items which make your car less aerodynamic when they're not being used. Leaving them on only makes your car less fuel efficient and costs you money.

7. There is no need to let your car idle. Even on cold mornings, cars don't need to idle more than 30 seconds. Newer cars are designed to be driven almost immediately and letting your car idle longer is a waste of gas.

8. It's more efficient to turn off your car and turn it on again than to let it idle for more than 45 seconds while waiting.

9. Remove all excess weight from your car. Many people use their car trunk as a storage space adding unneeded pounds to car's weight. This unnecessary weight reduces car's fuel efficiency by about 1% for every 100 lbs.

10. For most cars, higher octane gas is simply a waste of money. Regular unleaded (approx. 87 octane or so) is least expensive and what you should purchase. It's important to remember that octane is a measurement of how hard it is to ignite gas, not quality of gas. Purchase mid or high octane gas only if your engine pings, knocks or rattles when using regular unleaded fuel.

The next essential piece of information is name of a funeral home or mortuary in event that resident expires in nursing home. It is a relief for family members during an emotional event to have some plans already in place.

During admissions process coordinator will require copies of resident’s Social Security card, Medicare card, and other insurance cards. The nursing home will use this information to verify benefits and how insurance will pay and how long insurance company will pay for services.

A copy of resident’s Living Will and a Power of Attorney is required if they have been done but are not necessary.

The Admissions Coordinator will also request financial information to help you with future financial planning for your resident.