World Smile Day 10/3
Smiling helps the immune
system to work better
because you are more
relaxed. The say laughter is
the best medicine… smile to
bring happiness to others 
RECIPIENT
NEWSLETTER
Falls Are Preventable
Create a safe environment so you can continue to enjoy the
independence of living in your own home. Start by looking
for potential areas that are or could become a safety hazard.
Pay attention to things such as stairs, loose electrical cords,
slippery areas, and dimly lit areas. Although accidents are
unintentional, there are still many things you can do to
prevent them from occurring and promote seniors' safety.
Free Smoke Alarms
Tampa Fire Rescue is
dedicated to fire prevention
through early detection of
fire. Smoke alarms and
batteries are available at
every fire station in the city.
Installation of smoke
alarms is available for the
elderly and homebound at
no cost. For more
information
call 813-274-8241
Our Annual Video
MOW Tampa is producing a
video, which will be shown
at our 2015 Fundraising
Breakfast in March and on
our website. If you want to
participate in the video,
please contact Lauren
Vance at 813-238-8410 for
more details.
Here are some things to reduce the risk of falling:
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Install handrails that run the entire length of the stairs.
Add automated lighting to light up rooms as you enter.
Install grab bars in the shower, tub and near the toilet.
Keep the stairs and open areas clear.
Use double sided tape to keep small rugs down.
Don’t leave anything wet on the floor.
Fix any broken or chipped steps, tiles, or flooring.
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CALL US!
813-238-8410
The Meals On Wheels office
is open from 8am to 4pm
Monday-Friday. Please call
us by 1pm the day before if
you are not going to be
home to receive your meal.
Benefits of Natural Daylight
It has long been known that the natural light of the sun is beneficial for our well-being.
Simply notice the bounce in people’s steps and the smiles on their faces when the sun
finally peeks out from behind the clouds after an extended absence in the midst of a
dreary, cold day. Most people are fully aware of the impact sunlight can have on
emotional well-being.
Aside from the emotional benefits, daylight has been shown to have a significant
impact on productivity and health. Our eyes and brains simply function better with
natural light versus artificial lighting. It has also been observed, especially in
comparisons of schools with sufficient daylight over schools reliant on artificial
lighting, that children are able to concentrate and maintain focus better when there is
ample natural light. Regardless of the sophistication of technology, humans are natural
beings in need of natural energy. The sun is our energy source and we are in need of its
energy daily in order to function optimally.
Halloween Fun Facts
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The first Jack O’Lanterns were actually made from turnips.
Halloween is the second highest grossing commercial holiday after Christmas.
The word “witch” comes from the Old English wicce, meaning “wise woman.” In
fact, wiccan were highly respected people at one time. According to popular
belief, witches held one of their two main meetings, or sabbats, on Halloween
night.
50% of kids prefer to receive chocolate candy for Halloween, compared with 24%
who prefer non-chocolate candy and 10% who preferred gum.
The largest pumpkin ever measured was grown by Norm Craven, who broke the
world record in 1993 with a 836 lb. pumpkin.
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