Easy Trail MixesWritten by Deborah Shelton
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directed on package, and stir. Pour chocolate over cranberries and mix lightly. Add chocolate cranberries to cereal mixture, and toss lightly. Spread mix into a single layer on a large piece of wax paper. Let it cool completely before serving.* Fruity Nut Mix 1/2 cup sunflower seeds 1/2 cup raisins 1 cup dried banana chips 1/2 cup shredded coconut 1 cup unsalted peanuts 1 cup dried fruit bits Place all of ingredients into a plastic baggie, seal, and then shake. Fast, easy and yummy!
Deborah Shelton is a mother, freelance writer, and author of the brand new book, "The Five Minute Parent: Fun & Fast Activities for You and Your Little Ones." Visit Deborah's website for more family-friendly ideas: http://www.fiveminuteparent.com
| | HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: VISITING AGING PARENTSWritten by Linda LaPointe
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Personal care -dirty clothing -dirty hair or body -appear unkempt -dust in bathtub -home in disrepair or disheveled Nutrition -more snacks than real food in house -very old or outdated food items in pantry Medications -too many oo few pills in bottles -old med bottles, no new refills -still display symptoms that meds should alleviate Other general areas -unexplained dents in car -not leaving house for a week or more -falls -angry or passive, offensive or defensive -bills or mail piled up -utilities or appliances not working -scorched pans Most people move to assisted living or nursing homes due to these situations, and not because they are chronically ill and need nursing care. If you see 2 or more of any of these, it is time to discuss need for a medical check up and possible non-medical assistance to avoid further deterioration. If addressed early enough people may be able to stay in their homes longer and that is what everyone wants.
Linda LaPointe, MRA is an ElderLife Matters Coach and is the author of several products to help families, including the educational board game, In My Shoes: An Aging Family. See them and get free articles and information at www.SOSpueblo.com
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