Phoning for help
Dear Heloise: A friend of mine who lives alone slipped and fell in the shower and could not get up or get to his phone, which was in another room. A neighbor decided to check on him, and he told her that he had to lay where he fell for four days and nights. He had a broken leg, he couldn't get to his insulin for his diabetes, and he had no food or water. He's a big man of about 300 pounds and 72 years old. Please warn people to place their cellphones on the floor next to their bathtub or shower, just in case a situation like this happens to them. At least they can call for help. -- M...