Try: Think before opening the door tell the cr to ask him are you expecting anyone do they have an appropriately-marked automobile are you alone and vulnerable look to see who the visitor is install a peephole in cr’s door look through a peephole before opening the door install a security chain on cr’s door make sure the security chain is locked and open the door just a crack if cr doesn’t recognize the person he should ask them their business and request that they show their identification if the visitor has a legitimate reason to be at the cr’s home i e they work for the utility company or they’re a police officer they’ll be happy to show their id if cr is still afraid to let them in ask them to come back later and have a friend come over when they are scheduled to come back

Materials: Security chain for door small drill

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: how to answer the door safely by dave crosby and jack herrick 2011 available at

Keywords: Safety lives alone afraid strangers

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Take cell phone to the door with finger near a speed dial that calls 911 automatically take a picture of the visitor and hiscar with license plate visible put phone or camera if not part of cell phone in pocket or hide it somewhere in the house before opening the door let the visitor know cr has taken pictures of them and their car

Materials: Cell phone with camera small camera cell phone

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: how to answer the door safely by dave crosby and jack herrick 2011 available at

Keywords: Safety lives alone afraid strangers

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Bend head forwards so that the chin touches the chest hold for 20 seconds repeat exercise 10 times each day

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

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References: Staff writer no date key steps in managing neck pains at home available at

Keywords: Stiff neck neck pain neck muscles neck exercises

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Lie down on back with knees bent put a pillow under head and neck for support nod head forward gently as if saying ‘yes hold the position for 10 seconds repeat it 10 times each day

Materials: Pillow

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: key steps in managing neck pains at home available at

Keywords: Stiff neck neck pain neck muscles

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Depending on the cause of the condition there are several treatment options for impotency lifestyle changes often provide effective treatment exercise particularly aerobic exercise is helpful for impotency if the cr smokes stopping this behavior can also help medication can also help treat impotency a doctor must prescribe the medication common oral medications include viagra and cialis it might be helpful to look into the cr cr’s current medication impotency can be a side effect of certain drugs other less common treatments include surgery or medical devices these are less of a possibility sense many elderly men are not candidates for surgery before seeking treatment for impotency consult a physician for the appropriate course of action

Materials: n/a

Categories: Medical Physical, Sexuality Intimacy, Male

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References: n/a

Keywords: Sexual health men intimacy

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Keep gas tank full and the car engine properly maintained to avoid breakdowns always lock doors even when inside the car and keep the windows rolled up driving with the windows closed also improves gas mileage lock packages and other valuables in the trunk do not leave them on the back seat or on the floor of the car where potential thieves can see them when returning to the car always check the front and back seat before getting in the car never pick up hitchhikers if car breaks down pull over to the right as far as possible raise the hood and wait inside the car for help do not get out of the car or roll down the window until the police arrive

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: California attorney general’s office no date crime prevention tips for seniors available at

Keywords: Safety car running errands car trouble shopping

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Ask the cr to push his or her head to the right with hand hold this position for about ten seconds then relax for five seconds ask the cr to move head to the left until he or she feels the pain once pain is felt the cr should move head to the right keep this position for about ten seconds then relax for five seconds keep movement slow and easy if cr feels neck is moving a bit easier apply the hot pack or warm towel on the affected neck area to help relax the neck muscles try to move head in different directions – side to side left to right look down and look up and rotation circular motion ask the cr to move shoulders as well to help neck muscles relax

Materials: Towels hot pack gel based bucket

Categories: Medical Physical, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision

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References: Adapted from the internet website www hubpages com – 5 steps to ease your stiff neck by j k smith 2009

Keywords: Stiff neck neck pain exercise

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Turn neck to the left side use left hand to slightly push chin to get an extra stretch hold in this position for 20 seconds return head to the center and then do on the right side repeat exercise 10 times each day

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: key steps in managing neck pains at home available at

Keywords: Stiff neck neck pain neck muscles neck exercises

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Tilt head to the left side so that the left ear touches shoulder apply slight pressure on right temple with the left hand to get an extra stretch hold for 20 seconds and then return to the center repeat with the right side repeat exercise 10 times each day

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: Staff writer no date key steps in managing neck pains at home available at

Keywords: Stiff neck neck pain neck muscles exercise

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Get a warm towel or a hot pack gel based and leave it on the stiffed part of your neck to help relax the neck muscles if using a warm towel have a bucket filled with warm water and about 2-3 pieces of towels so cr can change it whenever the warmth fades on it keep applying warm towels until cr’s neck feels better don’t overdo it as cr might get skin burn especially if he is using a hot pack before applying the warm towel or hot pack on the affected neck area make sure that cr has a dry towel on the neck to prevent skin burn

Materials: Towels hot pack gel based bucket

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: 5 steps to ease your stiff neck by j k smith 2009 available at

Keywords: Stiff neck neck pain exercise

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed