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Energy Saving Tips for Winter
Energy
Saving Tips for Winter!
Sponsored by
Carstairs Energy
• Install a programmable thermostat and keep it set at or below 68 degrees • Check for cracks, leaks, and drafts • Install energy efficient appliances • Close that flue • Get a heating tune-up • Have your duct work checked for leaks • Change your return air filters
(805) 904-9048 2238 Bayview Heights Drive Suite E LOS OSOS, CA 93402 Keep your family cozy and warm and your energy costs low with these tips. title24@yahoo.com • Lower your dishwasher www.carstairsenergy.com and washing machine temperatures • Use smart power strips • Upgrade your HVAC system • Let light and heat from windows inside. Let the sun do some of the heating for your home
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Train Your Brain
to remember...
It happens to all of us. You set your keys down and forget where they are. You meet someone for the first time, you can’t remember their name to save your life. Sound familiar? While memory issues typically start becoming more common in your 60s or 70s, changes can start as early as your 30s and 40s. No need to panic. Most memory issues associated with normal aging are almost always in what’s called short-term memory. Activities like reading, writing, completing puzzles, and playing board games may help protect against age-related diseases. Having new experiences and learning new skills are also helpful. Learn a new language or hobby, meet new people, and get out of your comfort zone. Here are a few easy tips that may help: 1) Put things in the same place: If you’re always losing your keys or wallet, designate a spot for them and always put them there. 2) Repeat please: If you’re having trouble remembering the name of a person you just met, say their name back to them and repeat it in conversation multiple times. 3) Say it out loud: When you’re doing something you need to remember, like where you put your keys, talk to yourself as you do it. 4) Use that reminder app: iPhone users can take advantage of a built-in Reminders app. It sets reminders that appear right when you need them.
