End of life kit promotes planning with living will guide
Funeral Consumers Alliance offers a kit with a 20 page booklet "Before I Go, You Should Know" a refrigerator magnet and a pouch for storage. The kit also includes a state living will and durable power of attorney for health care and a checklist of related documents including DD 214 for veterans. It urges more households to store the papers together and discuss end of life choices. A separate travel brochure titled "Death Away From Home" is included. The group urges mail orders, with a price of 10 dollars to P O Box 10 Hinesburg Vermont 05461 and an online purchase option at funerals.org.
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Funeral Consumers Alliance Inc
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Leaking aortic valve treated with Altace surgery option explored
Reader describes years with aortic insufficiency. Altace lowers blood pressure easing valve leak. When symptoms persist or heart enlarges, valve replacement may be performed with artificial valve. Postoperative limits are few.
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Donahue
Altace
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Tea bags curb formaldehyde in new homes
Japanese researchers cited by USA Weekend report scattered dry green or black tea bags in new or remodeled houses can absorb up to 90 percent of formaldehyde emitted by drapes carpets and plywood. The National Association of Homebuilders advises opening a window to vent indoor air.
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USA Weekend
Bootlegger Beans Recipe Reprint Sparks Memories
A reader recalls the Bootlegger Beans recipe reprint, noting excitement and family meals. The vinegar step was omitted in a later print, with Heloise confirming the recipe worked without it.
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Pat Johnson
Dallas
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