Hints From Heloise

Sat., July 6, 1996

King Features Syndicate

Five ways to make things easier for a homebound patient:

Put a small table next to the bed or couch.

Gather all items that may be needed and put them on the table.

Keep a small pitcher with a favorite beverage nearby.

Put the TV or radio on a table for the patient.

Put a cordless phone and TV remote control within reach. - Heloise

Dear Heloise: I want to share one of my money-saving hints. I have found that one-half of a fabric-softener sheet in my dryer works just as well as a whole sheet.

I tear a sheet in half and it lasts twice as long. - Kim Johnston, Houston

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