Problem: Article: You can do this by inquiring at local nursing homes, places of worship, volunteer organizations, looking online, or asking family and friends if they know of opportunities. Write down any opportunities you find that sound interesting to you. Look for opportunities to help senior citizens while also doing something else you love. For example, if you play the violin, inquire with local organizations or nursing homes about opportunities to come play at a residence for a special occasion (such as a major holiday) or on a regular basis. Make a list of potential places to volunteer and then start contacting them to find out how you can help. Think about what you would enjoy doing the most or what would give you the most satisfaction and start there. Do you enjoy working directly with people and being very hands-on? Or do you prefer to be in the background and run things behind the scenes? Think about your style and personality and find volunteer opportunities that suit you.  Look for a phone number on the organization's website. Call and let them know that you are interested in volunteering. Send an email to an individual in the organization and ask how you can help. You could say: "I'm interested in helping senior citizens and wanted to ask if you are looking for volunteers." If they don't know, they can most likely direct you. This is especially useful if you are skilled in a trade, such as plumbing or carpentry, and can offer needed services for charity. You can take out a classified ad to advertise your services or talk to others to find out who might be in need of your services.
Summary: Research opportunities to volunteer with senior citizens. Contact volunteer organizations. Offer your services to senior citizens for free.

Problem: Article: Slip the jacket into the dry cleaning bag and pull the top of the hanger through the hole at the top. The hook can now act as a handle that you can use to transport your suit. You can use a cheap plastic dry cleaning bag or a more expensive cloth dry cleaning bag. Take the bottom of the suit jacket and fold it up so that it lines up with the collar. You don't want to push down on the suit because it will create a crease, but you should push out all of the excess air inside of the dry cleaning bag. After you've folded the suit in half, you can just put it in your suitcase. It's best to lay the suit over your other clothes so that it doesn't get wrinkled or have a crease down the middle of it. This method is great if you have to rush and don't have the time to fold your suit using another method.
Summary: Hang your jacket on a rigid hanger and place it in a dry cleaning bag. Fold the jacket in half. Place the folded jacket into your suitcase.

Problem: Article: The act of writing will force you to define your invention, break down the invention into its elements, and think about variations of the invention. Written materials produced as a result will also be helpful for preparing a patent application. Ask yourself these questions:  What problem does my invention solve? How does my invention actually work? Who is my target audience? How is my invention different from others like it? Is my invention "new" and "non-obvious" in the current state of the art? How much money will I need to produce my invention? Can I think of potential investors? Patents can only be applied for in the name of the actual inventor(s). You can apply for a patent individually or as part of a joint research group. In some cases an employer can file an application in the name of former employees who were the inventors. There are three main types of patents - utility, design, and plant - that are granted for different types of inventions.  You can secure a utility patent for a process, machine, article of manufacture, composition of matter (i.e. a drug), or an improvement upon any of these existing inventions. Though you will apply for a different type of patent, you can also patent an ornamental design of an article of manufacture or an asexually reproduced plant variety. In addition, your invention must provide some utility to society, must not be offensive to public standards of morality, and must be novel, non-obvious, adequately described or enabled, and claimed by the inventor in clear and definite terms. The requirements for "new and non-obvious" are assessed in view of everything ever disclosed in a publication or used in public by anyone (including you),  at any time prior to your filing date, not just anything previously patented. There are several ideas or products of human labor that cannot be patented, although many can be protected through other channels such as securing a copyright. You cannot patent: laws of nature, physical phenomena, abstract ideas, literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works (you need a copyright for these).
Summary: Write down your idea. Know who can apply for a patent. Understand what types of inventions can be patented. Understand what cannot be patented.

Problem: Article: Use a tape measure to take the dimensions of your luggage. It’s easy to estimate the size incorrectly and end up with packing cubes that are wider than your suitcase. To avoid this, always make sure to check the packing cubes’ dimensions and compare with your luggage before purchasing. Small cubes are perfect for keeping a bunch of loose items together, such as toiletries, swimsuits, belts, hair accessories, or electronics. These items can easily get lost when left loose in a suitcase or bag, but packing cubes keep them organized in one place and easily accessible while you travel. This size is perfect for holding thin, flexible clothes that can be easily rolled up. For example, you could fill a medium cube with T-shirts, shorts, workout clothes, underwear, and socks. It also works well for small day trips that require a quick change of clothing. Fold or roll your pants, jeans, and sweatshirts, and stack them inside larger cubes. This size also lets you fit clothing in easily and prevents wrinkles, rather than requiring you to squeeze or bunch up the fabric to get clothes to fit. These cubes let you keep your dirty laundry separate from your clean clothes, reducing mess and odor within your luggage. Some double-sided cubes even have a water-resistant half for wet swimsuits and towels, making them perfect for beach trips. If you’re not sure what size or how many you’ll need, start with a few smaller packing cubes. This way, they’ll fit in any suitcase and allow you to test out the organizing process. Plus, having less cubes will help you avoid overpacking. This also gives you more versatility when switching luggage. Larger packing cubes may be difficult to match with different sizes of luggage.
Summary:
Measure your luggage before you purchase a packing cube. Use smaller cubes for toiletries and accessories. Pack medium-sized cubes with light clothing. Fill up larger cubes with bulkier clothing. Use double-sided cubes for laundry storage. Start by purchasing small cubes.