An Old Chick Named Hazel
A practical guide to helping seniors live independently.
By Gail Ellis
Copyright © 2011 Gail Ellis
Smashwords Edition
ISBN: 978-1-4659-7875-2
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This is dedicated to my mother and mother in law and all the family members and friends who have helped to care for them.
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CONTENTS
1. I Ain’t Done Living Yet
2. In The Kitchen with Hazel
3. I Just Don’t Want To Fall In The Bathroom
4. I Like My Stuff Close By
5. She Can See Clearly Now
6. Now Make Sure You Call Me Every Day
7. What Do You Mean It’s Not Safe To Be In My Own House
8. One Pill, Two Pills, Three Pills, Four
9. Easy Dressing
10. If Only I Could Drive Again, I Would Always Be On The Go
11. I Like To Keep My Mind Sharp
12. I Did A Lot of Exercising Today; Right Here at Home
13. I Can Do My Own Laundry And Yours Too