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Community Care Magazine No21 for Elderly and DisabledNot in when the Postman calls? More items are now being bought through mail order than ever before. So if you are not at home for much of the time, what can you do to make sure your parcel does not get stolen from your doorstep? A new service called "local collect" has been launched by the Post Office. When you order any item, which will be delivered by the postal service, you can ask for your parcel or packet to be delivered to your local post office and then collect it from there at a convenient time. It is a free service but you must ask for it at the time you place your order with your home shopping company. A new evening delivery service is also now available from Parcelforce. They will deliver your parcel to you out of normal office hours at your convenience between Monday to Friday, 6-9pm. If your parcel is going to be delivered by Parcelforce Worldwide (ask your home shopping company if they use this courier) then you can name the evening you will be home. Cash Machines Most of us use a cash machine at a bank, a supermarket or in our local store or garage. However, as using the machines becomes an everyday occurrence it is important that you take extra care as many people have their money stolen when using these machines. Take the following advice at all times:
There are times when seeing a doctor may not be necessary because we could just as easily get some advice from a Pharmacist. This may be especially helpful where you cannot get a routine doctor's appointment for perhaps a couple of weeks. Every pharmacist has to undergo five years of training - four years at university and one year working in practice under the supervision of an experienced pharmacist. They will receive a certificate from The Royal Pharmaceutical Society which should be on display. They are also required to keep their professional knowledge up to date by attending courses throughout their working life. Wherever medicines are dispensed or sold there always has to be a pharmacist on duty. If you have a personal health problem that you wish to discuss and feel that there is a lack of privacy at your local chemist's do not let that put you off. If you wish to have a private discussion just ask the pharmacist and they will find a suitable place for you to discuss your health issue with them. Antibiotics Antibiotics are important medicines but there are issues we need to be aware of.
In a leaflet, titled "Medicines - made-to measure?" (which you can find in your local pharmacy), the following information is given about the side effects of some medicines. If you are not sure whether you take these types of medicines ask your doctor or pharmacist:
"Our Granny" who we sponsor through Help the Aged lives in the Philippines. At the moment we are advised that natural calamities have destroyed the livelihoods of many people resulting in a scarcity of food Terrorism is also affecting the nations peace and economy. Adoracion lives in a community, which tries to be self-sufficient where they can. They have a garden in which they grow vegetables and continue to plant root crops. Christmas was celebrated in the centre and a Christmas party was held for the elderly people. Greetings Cards for a Blind Relative or Friend If you would like to send a greeting card to a blind friend or relative you can have your message printed in large print or Braille together with a tactile picture selected from 27 country scenes. They can either be sent to you for you to forward or sent direct to the recipient. For further details contact Colin, Fieldsman Trails, Deg, Clayton Rd, Mold CH7 1SU. Tel. 01352 756202 Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) If you want some advice but do not have the time or are unable to visit your local CAB a solution may be at hand. Some CAB Offices are offering advice by e mail if you are in their locality. For more information you can either telephone your local CAB or
click here to access the CAB website Before the advent of the fizzy drinks we have now, the only way to get a "fizzy drink" was to make it yourself. This was quite a common practice and possibly the most popular was making Ginger Beer. The following is a recipe that you may wish to try. The recipe came from the Internet but will be familiar to many people. Ingredients: Ground ginger - up to 15 teaspoons
Take the Pain out of Driving High mileage drivers are especially prone to having back pain as a result of bad posture. Any posture, no matter how good it is, if it is held for too long can lead to discomfort. Therefore it is important to adopt a range of comfortable driving positions and to make frequent changes to avoid, or help delay, the onset of discomfort. You should also take regular breaks and avoid driving for more than four hours a day. The Highway Code recommends taking at least a 15 minute break every two hours. At this break time you should get out and walk around. The above information was given by The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. Click here to go to the CSP website to download their leaflet, "Take the Pain out of Driving" in which you will find tips about your driving position and posture. There is also advice if you are thinking about buying a new car and want to get one that will support your back rather than cause further discomfort. Thanks Our thanks this edition go to Lois Freestone and to Mary Ivins for their extra help in difficult situations. Also we would like to pass on particular thanks to Janet Adu from the family of one of our clients. Interviews Interview sessions have been held in Norwich, Goole, Bodmin, Canterbury, Lichfield and Blackpool. Deaths It is with sadness we advise you of the deaths of the following people: Mrs Henry, Mrs Johnson, Mrs Parker and Mrs Reynard. Lessons to Learn about Life from Noah’s Ark
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