California Mobile Home News & Blog
MHET publishes a blog and monthly newsletter for distribution for mobile home owners living in rental housing communities in the MHET tri-county region.
Need Help Paying for your Prescriptions
There is a Medicare program in place that can help you pay for your much needed prescriptions. As is the case with most programs there are a few eligibility guidelines. Single: You must make less than $17,235 a year and have resources less than $13,300 Married: You...
Tax Relief for Seniors
Many seniors find themselves stuck. They are on a fixed income and many times the cost of living increases more than their social security. Do not fret seniors, there are many ways that you can save money and not just by ordering off the senior menu. Did you know that...
Nutrition and Meals- Free for Low Income Seniors and those with Disabilities
Being hungry is a terrible feeling but one that many seniors live with due to budget constraints. The California Department on Aging offers programs to help low income seniors who are in need of meals. According to their website, Congregate Nutrition Services provide...
Pride In Ownership
Maintaining the appeal of the park is not only the responsibility of the park owner and manager it is also up to you. Each mobile home owner is responsible for the upkeep of his or her home. When the exterior of your house looks good, i.e. free of clutter, small...
Cancer and Heart Disease Fighting Cocoa?!
There have been reports for years that red wine and green tea are good for your health and can even help fight or prevent cancer and heart disease. This is due to the fact that they are loaded with phenols and flavonoids. A new study shows that there is a beverage out...
The Mobile Home Park Lifestyle, Not Right for everyone but it could be right for You!
Living in a Mobile Home park is a lifestyle choice made by thousands of Californian’s. In an industry that was once viewed as lesser, this type of housing and these communities are starting to make a name for themselves as the best value for high quality, well-planned...
4 Steps to take if you think your Identity has been stolen or compromised
1) Call and Place a Fraud Alert with one of the three consumer reporting companies. These are the companies that deal with your credit score. Placing a Fraud alert with one of these companies will allow you to be notified before a new account is opened or the status...
Prevent Drownings in your Home and at the Pool
Orange County drownings reached a four-year high in 2012. It takes only seconds and a couple inches of water for a child to drown. The following steps can help prevent drownings. Install safety locks on toilets and keep bathroom doors closed when there are small...
How to Prevent Foodborne illness
Clean: Wash produce. Rinse fresh fruits and vegetables in running tap water to remove visible dirt and grime. Remove and discard the outermost leaves of a head of lettuce or cabbage. Because bacteria can grow well on the cut surface of fruit or vegetable, be careful...
Stay Safe this 4th of July
The Fourth of July is a huge celebration full of BBQ’s, fireworks, friends and family. It is easy to get caught up and to forget that a lot of things can go wrong. Make sure you are drinking plenty of water. People tend to stay outside Barbequing or swimming. These...
