Ginger Roots
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We huddled in one bed, the three of us, because it was the only way to keep warm.
My 12-year-old daughter, 14-year-old son, and I were hard-pressed to fit into one queen size bed, but we did it out of necessity. Our gas had been shut off and we were freezing. Shared body heat was our best hope.
It was the Winter of 2007 and we’d moved to Richmond in February of that same year. I had dragged us east because the man with whom I was in love (a relationship that consisted of three years, as many breakups, and me swearing each time to never go back) was moving here, and I was desperate to be near him. Plus, I needed a change. I was sinking deeper and deeper into debt trying to support the three of us in my hometown of San Diego, which, while beautiful, comes with a steep cost of living. So, the fear of both drowning in poverty and dying alone (a fear that drove me to make many, many poor life choices) lead me to sell nearly all of my possessions and bring my little family to the River City.
Source: RVANews
Winter Safety Tips For Seniors
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Recent history has proven that Chicago winters can be brutal, and this year is predicted to be no different. Power outages are not uncommon during this time of year, and that takes elevators and land line phones out of service. Seniors can easily become stranded on higher floors with no electricity, no food and no way of communicating with us during that time.
At Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, we take winter safety precautions seriously when it comes to the older adult community. Although we keep tabs on our older adult community through meal delivery and patient pick-up services, it is still critical that seniors and their families begin taking the necessary steps now to ensure a safe season.
Get a cell phone – If you don’t already, get a cell phone to use in the event of an emergency. Not only will it allow family members to check in, it also provides a way to call for help if the power goes out.
Earlier: How seniors can drive safely, save money
Source: Patch.com