HINTS FROM HELOISE
Dear Heloise:
So many families with elderly family members have difficulties finding the help they need with things such as housing, legal aid, food assistance and many other needs. They can go to a website, Eldercare.gov, to find help with these things in their local communities. Or if they would rather call, the number is: 800677-1116. There is nothing wrong with asking for help when you need it. Charles K., Leesburg, Va. Dear Heloise:
Do I need a passport to enter Canada from America if I’m driving instead of flying? Linda J., Brushy Creek, S.C.
Linda, in a word, “Yes.” You’ll also need a current driver’s license. I suggest that you go online and find out everything you’ll need to know about entering Canada, such as what you can bring into or out of Canada. If you have a pet you want to bring, the rules are strict, so be certain to have everything in order before you go. Heloise Dear Heloise: I work as a stocker in a large grocery store and have seen shoppers touch a lot of fruit, such as apples, oranges, etc., then put the items back. So, when buying fruits (and vegetables), always reach for the back of the stack. These are less handled by customers and usually are not as bruised. When you get home and before you put your food away, always wash your hands first. You touched many items that were touched by other people first. Larry S., Fargo, N.D.