Independent Living

Independent Living

By Stacy Brobston

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On average, how much do you think a single person needs to earn to live independently?

• Keep track of your spending.

• Plan for the future.

• Live within your means. ​

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​Average Income

How to Create a Budget

Tips for creating a budget:

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Multiple Choice

True or False: Most apartment buildings include Wi-Fi for the residents that is fast and reliable.

• True

• False

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Multiple Choice

The steps for doing laundry may vary, but to know how to wash a garment safely, read the:

• Directions
• Hang tag
• Care Label
• Decal

Multiple Choice

Where will you find the care instructions for a new garment?

• On the hang tag
• Under the lid of the washing machine.
• On the back of the neck or waistband, or in left side seam

Multiple Choice

Laundry should be sorted according to:

• Color
• Fiber and construction
• Amount of soil
• All of these

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Multiple Choice

What fire safety precaution should you take when drying a load of laundry?

• Clean the lint trap
• Place a dryer sheet in with clothes
• Shake clothes before putting in dryer
• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Which of these is a safety hazard in the bathroom?

• A washcloth and towel

• A hairdryer plugged in right next to the bathtub or shower.

• An open window

• An overturned wastebasket

Multiple Choice

If you are cooking something in a pan using grease and the grease catches fire, what should you do?

• Throw water on the fire

• Smother the fire with a towel

• Carry the flaming pan outside

• Smother the fire with the lid of a pan

The extinguishers should be placed in areas that are accessible within seconds. Place them in easy-to-grab spots, near exits. The National Fire Protection Association recommends having at least one fire extinguisher on every floor of the home.​

How to Use a Fire Extinguisher

​Fire Extinguisher Safety

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What is the 'freshmen 15'?

​Avoiding the Freshman 15

Multiple Choice

How often should you go to the dentist?

• When your teeth hurt

• Every 6 months

• Once a year

• Every 3 months

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What is some information should you know before you schedule a medical and/or dental check-up appointment?

• Know your personal information (full name, ​birthday)

• Know your availability

• Have your insurance card/number.

  • Make sure you ask if the company accepts your insurance.​

• Appointments can be scheduled by phone and online.

• Write down the day and time of the appointment.

  • Make sure you arrive early to complete paperwork. ​

How to Schedule an Appointment

​How to schedule a medical appointment:

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