DEAR HELOISE: A lot of people use white boards to make lists and notes. But did you know that you can use dry-erase markers on your bathroom mirror? It’s easy to jot notes on the mirror while you’re getting ready for the day, and more than likely, you will be back in that same bathroom throughout the day to see your notes. Additionally, you can write inspirational notes to yourself on the shower wall above where the water hits.

• Karen McV., via email

DEAR HELOISE I read Erika B.’s hint about storing vitamins in the refrigerator. I use the anti-dampness packets that come with my prescription meds. They work great with my gummy medications and vitamins. If they are safe for our prescriptions, then they are definitely safe for over-the-counter meds. I also use them in any dry dressing mixes or seasonings that tend to clump together.

• Priscilla W., via email

DEAR HELOISE As a more “senior” senior, I sometimes find myelf in a position where people do not necessarily know me, and I would not normally carry a wallet that contains cash, credit cards, an ID and such. To provide emergency contact information if needed, I do carry an expired driver’s license with my emergency contact numbers written on the back of it. It takes up no room n my pocket and provides a recent photo, my current address and emergency information that may be needed.

• Mike, via email

Mike, well, it’s better than nothing, but you should also have your primary doctor’s name and number with you, the name and phone number of a close relative who knows your medical needs, a list of medications and your blood type on an index card.

In the event that you could not speak, all of this information would be of great help to emergency medical services or your doctor.

• Heloise

DEAR HELOISE I have a prescription drug that I take once a week. It comes in a blister pack and is very difficult to open. I have been cutting the foil around the pill into about 1/2-inch squares that fit into my Sunday-Saturday pill holder.

This seemed like a good idea until I didn’t see the squares under the other pills in one of the daily sections and tossed everything in my mouth. Immediately, the sharp edges of the blister card began cutting into my throat! So, this is my warning: Never cut out a section of pills that is smaller than 1 inch, whether it’s square or round. Make sure that you keep these pills away from daily ones.

• Patti W., in Thousand Oaks, California

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