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Protect theHome FromBurglary With10 Safety TipsA home is burglarized every 15 seconds, accordingto reports by the FBI and studies by the insuranceindustry. Many of these burglaries take placein broad daylight because this is when a home ismost likely to be vacant.Break-ins can shatter a sense of security at home,but fortunately they're one of the most preventablecrimes. Paying attention to the simplest securitymeasures and developing a greater alertness to surroundingscan help homeowners stay safe.Here are 10 recommended tips to safeguardagainst break-ins.1. Close and lock all doors when leaving, evenfor short periods of time. We'd all like to believe ourneighborhoods are safe -- and most of the time theyare. However, why give burglars easy access? Lockthe garage and any connecting doors as well. Burglarswant easy jobs. That's why they scan homesfor the weakest points of entry.2. Use automatic timers. Timers can be set to turnon and off lights, radios and televisions at varyingtimes of the day. Also use them when on vacation oraway for an extended period of time to give burglarsthe impression that someone is home.3. Illuminate the front and backyard areas. Darknessis one of a burglar's best friends. Doorways andthe rear of the house should be lit with cost-effective,low-voltage lighting to minimize dark spaces.4. Store ladders, tools or lawn furniture underlock and key. Many times burglars use items leftoutside as ways to gain entry into a home.5. Trim trees and shrubs. If overgrown, these areasserve as the perfect hiding places for burglarsand allow them to work undetected.6. Enlist neighbors in a neighborhood watch program.Local police departments can provide materialsand assist in getting a program started. In themeantime, it helps to build a good relationship withyour close neighbors, so that each one can watchthe other neighbor's home while away.7. Keep an inventory of your valuables and be-Continued on page 4544Mature Living Winter EditionContinued from page 43their hearts and minds together for our less fortunate friends andneighbors in their time of need. So what are you waiting for, join us!Hopefully we can make life a bit easier for our citizens of ApplingCounty,” said Helen.For more information call 367-2796 or to make a donation to ACCFmake a check out to The Appling Christian Charity Foundation, 437West Parker Street, Baxley, GA 31513. π
Still Searching for a CureToday, as many as 5 millionAmericans are livingwith Alzheimer's disease.Factoring in the number ofsufferers worldwide,Alzheimer's is affecting thelives of millions of people ona daily basis. Finding a curefor the disease is of the utmostimportance for the familiesand friends coping withAlzheimer's.Alzheimer's disease is abrain disorder named forAlois Alzheimer, the Germanphysician who first describedthe condition in the early1900s. Alzheimer's is a fatal,progressive brain disease.Symptoms may start outquite mild and then growmore intrusive as the diseaseprogresses. Today, itis the seventh leadingcause of death in the U.S.,according to theAlzheimer's Association.Dementia is one of theprimary symptoms ofAlzheimer's, and peoplewith the disease can gofrom normal function intheir lives to completelycompromised living.Memory loss, confusion,inability to handle dailytasks, and many other symptomsare symptoms of the disease.Eventually, the braincannot control the normalfunctions of the body, whichcan lead to fatality.During the last 20 years,doctors and researchers havemade strides toward findinga cure and successful treatmentsfor Alzheimer's Disease.However, more researchis needed and that requiresfunding and donations fromRonald S. Reagin, D.P.M.202 E. Jarman St., Hazlehurst(912) 375-3542656 S. Main St. A-B, Baxley(912) 367-5281concerned individuals. TheAlzheimer's Association acceptsdonations to continuetheir work toward finding acure and educating individualsabout this debilitating disease.To learn more visit,www.alz.org.Ronald S. Reagin, D.P.M.TOTAL FOOT CLINICYour Special Needs Treated WithLatest Up-To Date Procedures• Diabetic Foot Care• Diabetic Shoes• Ingrown Nails • Heel Cracking• Skin Problems • Mycotic Nails• Heel Spur Care & Surgery• Fractures • Ankle Sprains• Bunions • Corns • Warts• Nerve PainContinued from page 44longings and place jewelryand documents in a safe-depositbox. Take photographsof all valuable possessions.These can also be markedwith an engraving pen to helppolice trace and recover itemsif stolen.8. Use window and dooralarms. Alarms vary in theirdegree of sophistication,ranging from a door alarm tosilent alarms patched into thelocal police station. Burglarstypically will leave when anyalarm is sounded. In addition,alarm systems can offerhomeowners peace of mind.9. Don't allow strangersinto the home. Ask to seeidentification from servicepersonnel, and don't allowpeople indoors to make phonecalls. These individuals mightbe casing homes in the neighborhood.10. Don't leave spare keysoutdoors. Experience hastaught burglars to check underdoormats and in flowerpots for spare keys.Mature Living Winter Edition 45
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