* 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!

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Nutrition -more snacks than real food in house -very old or outdated food items in pantry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.