In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Changes in behavior and personality can signal health problems or just normal changes. To differentiate between the two, take your cat to be seen by a vet if it changes its daily routine or the activities it enjoys.  An older cat might not like the food it used to or it may not even want to eat at all. It might also lose a little weight. Any of these issues are reason enough to have your cat looked at by a vet. If your cat suddenly bites or scratches you more often, take it to the vet. These behavior problems could signal a medical problem that is causing your cat pain and irritability. It is important to be aware of the potential problems that can occur to older cats and to keep an eye out for them. This includes such problems and diseases as:  Cancer Urination problems Loss of appetite or weight  Hearing loss Liver disease Bad odor Arthritis Vomiting As your cat gets older, it will be more likely to get ill and it can have a harder time recovering from illness. In order to avoid many possible illnesses, be diligent about keeping vaccinations and medications up to date.  Older cats may be particularly susceptible to certain infections due to decreases in their immune systems and an inability to groom themselves as much as they once did. Elderly cats often require medications for chronic conditions. A cat with feline arthritis may need regular pain medicine as well as vitamin supplements. It you are used to taking your cat to visit the vet once a year, you should start taking the cat in twice a year. This is because elderly cats are more likely to develop health problems, and it is important that they are caught as soon as possible. If your cat receives a diagnosis, discuss the necessary environmental and lifestyle modifications with your veterinarian. Each condition can require unique accommodations.  If your cat suffers from hearing loss, everyone will need to learn to approach your cat slowly and gently in order to avoid startling it. For a cat with arthritis, you may need to introduce ramps or steps for it to comfortably access higher locations.
Summary: Pay attention to changes in your cat. Be alert for common health problems. Keep up to date on vaccinations and medications. Have your elderly cat examined more often by a vet. Modify your cat’s environment to meet its specific health needs.

Are you taking a new language next fall? Have you always wanted to speak Spanish, French, or Mandarin? Are you curious about computer programing languages? If so, summer is a great time to learn a new language. There are several ways to guide and structure your studies:  Download an app or computer program Purchase a workbook Work through an online tutorial (this is especially helpful for coding!) Hire a tutor Spend your summer immersed in a new hobby. Potential hobbies include:  Crocheting, sewing, or knitting Fixing up an old car or bike Cooking or baking Painting nail art Gardening Dog training Piano When the final school bell rings, it is very tempting to keep your textbooks shut for the entire summer. Instead of looking back on the previous school year, look ahead to the next one. Spend your summer vacation reading the books and practicing the skills you will learn in the Fall. This preparation will definitely pay off.
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One-sentence summary -- Teach yourself a new language. Master a new craft or hobby. Get ahead for next the school year.

Problem: Article: Make sure to define the behavior that bothers you so your friend knows to avoid it in the future. Set a few quick ground rules so offensive comments will not become routine. For example, say, "I really just prefer to explain my sexuality on my own. Let me come out to people on my own terms. You don't need to try to define anything for me." After the confrontation, try not to dwell on the issue and wonder if you explained yourself well enough. Confronting your friend is important to help you feel that your voice is heard, but you cannot force another person to change. Acknowledge you've done what you can to explain your offense, but it's now on your friend to take your concerns to heart. If a friend doesn't listen, there need to be consequences for this. Your friend should understand that you won't tolerate the behavior to begin with. Let them know you will reconsider the friendship if such comments don't stop. For example, say something like, "I know you didn't mean anything by it, but that's not something I can tolerate. I really need you to work on this in the future, as I don't want to spend time with prejudiced people." If your friend continues to make the same kind of comments in the future, it may be time to reevaluate a friendship. You can only use the excuse of ignorance for so long. If your friend continues to be offensive, even after your boundaries have been clearly explained, you're within your right to end the friendship.
Summary:
Let the person know what types of comments to avoid in the future. Remember it's not your responsibility to change someone else. Make sure there are consequences. Walk away if the person does not change.