Q: Older people can often feel isolated because they usually aren’t working any longer and it’s not always easy for them to go out. That’s especially true for elderly people who live in a nursing or retirement home. Take time out of your schedule to visit with the older people in your life as often as you can, so they know that they’re still important to you.  If you’re very busy and can’t make it to see the older people in your life as often as you’d like, calling them can be a good alternative. You might even set up a time to call each week, so you have a schedule to stick to. You don't necessarily have to know anyone at the nursing home. Some nursing homes have volunteering opportunities where they allow people to visit the elderly. It’s easy to think that older people don’t have much going on because they don’t do many of the things that they used to when they were younger. However, many elderly people are still active, and lead full, busy lives, even if that just means playing bingo, waking in the park, and gardening.  When you visit or call the older people in your life, make sure to ask about their favorite activities. If your grandparent, aunt, uncle, or other elderly loved one has a hobby that they particularly enjoy, you might even offer to do it with them. That’s a great way to show them just how interested you are in what’s important to them. While it’s true that your elderly loved ones may need help with some details of their lives, such as chores around the house or making sense of tax forms, they probably aren’t completely helpless. You can offer your assistance, but remember to respect them enough to let them make their own decisions as long as they’re able to.
A: Visit them. Show interest in their lives. Don’t try to take control of their lives.

Article: An infection can start in an open blister if the area is not kept clean. See your healthcare provider if you notice signs that you’ve gotten an infection – you may need antibiotics. Look for:  Pus (thick yellow, green, or white fluid in or near the blister) Redness and swelling in the area Increasing pain or heat in the area If you have blisters that keep coming back or are painful enough to interfere with your daily life, see your doctor. Get your blisters checked if they appear in unusual places like on your eyelid or inside your mouth – they may indicate another medical issue, and may need special treatment. Blisters that are caused by severe burns should be treated by a medical professional. If your blisters are due to an allergic reaction, visit your doctor as well. You can get treatment and discuss taking preventative measures to prevent recurrence. If putting pressure on your open blister makes it hurt, you can apply a layer of moleskin over your bandaged blister. Use a large enough piece to fully cover the blister. Do not apply the moleskin right on your open blister. It’s important to keep it covered with ointment and a bandage to keep it clean. This bandage acts like regular skin, and can provide quick relief for an open blister. You can get a product like Second Skin through a sports medicine company like Medco or School Health Supply. Place a small square of the product over your whole blister. You can then cover it with moleskin for added comfort, or a piece of medical or elastic tape. Apply 1-2 drops of tea tree oil to your open blister four times daily, then cover it again with a fresh bandage. Other natural options to fight bacteria are pawpaw ointment and chickweed cream. You can try applying comfrey salve twice a day to help renew skin.  If the product causes pain or redness, stop using it at once. Always re-cover your blister with a fresh bandage.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Go to your doctor if you have signs of infection. Get medical treatment for severe or unusual blisters. Get burn and allergy blisters checked by your doctor. Apply moleskin over the blister. Use Second Skin. Use natural, soothing products.

Problem: Article: Choose fabric or ribbon that has a pattern that you like. Use fabric scissors to trim it down to the correct size. Try your best to make all the strips the same size so that your flip-flops look balanced. Cotton, linen, polyester, and velvet fabric all work well for this activity. To completely cover the straps of your flip-flops, you will need about 20 strips. Position the middle point of the strips under the straps of your flip-flops. Then, tie a double-knot to secure the fabric in place. Pull the knot firmly to make sure that it is tight. Tie half the strips onto 1 strap and then tie the other half onto the second strap. Any secure knot will work for this task. Feel free to use your favorite. Push and pull the tied fabric strips up and down the flip flop straps. Try to arrange them with even spaces between each tie to create a balanced look. Over time, the fabric ties will likely move and you will need to readjust them. Put your flip-flops on and go for a short walk around your home. If you find that you trip over the fabric, trim off any excess fabric so that it doesn’t drag on the floor and cause you to trip over. Cut the fabric on a slight diagonal angle to help prevent it from fraying. Place a 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) balloon under the strap and double-knot it above to secure it in place. Repeat this process with small balloons until all the straps are covered.  You will need about 40 balloons to cover adult-sized flip-flops. If you don’t have any small balloons, use water balloons instead. Don’t blow the balloons up.
Summary: Cut fabric or ribbon into 1 inch (2.5 cm) x 8 inches (20 cm) strips. Tie the fabric or ribbon onto the straps of your flip-flops. Adjust the positioning of the strips so that they look even. Trim the fabric, if necessary. Use small balloons instead of ribbon or fabric for a bright colourful look.

Q: Model sailboats often operate with the same sophistication of design as any full-sized yacht. The more sophisticated ones are designed for racing, and the R/C sailors call them "model yachts", to distinguish their more sophisticated models from the "toy" sailboats often sold at toy stores or online. The "model yachts" sailed in competition are generally better-quality, more rugged, and more costly than "toy" sailboats. They use readily-available parts (from hobby shops), so you can repair the yachts when something goes wrong. Often, "toy" sailboats require an overseas order to get replacement parts. As with any hobby-sport, the cost of the model yacht reflects its degree of sophistication. The "model yacht" market is supplied by a number of highly qualified one-man companies as well as by a handful of larger companies. The "toy" market is generally served by larger toy companies. The long-term cost of model yachting is far less than the cost of sports fishing and golf. The start-up cost depends on the model sailors willingness and ability to build his/her own boat (from a kit or scratch), as well as the sophistication of the yacht itself. You can expect to invest as little as $450 and as much as $5,000 for a true "model yacht". After obtaining the boat and related gear, the actual cost of sailing is very low.
A:
Learn as much as you can about the types of a model sailboat. Expect complexity. Be prepared to spend some money.