Often, a bedridden person will qualify for having a social worker assist with their needs. A social worker can benefit you, too, as they can help you find the care you need for your parent, as well as other resources. Most hospitals have social services on-site, though you can also visit a Medicare/Medicaid office in your local community, or visit the offices of an insurance company that your parent goes through. When your parent is sick, you may feel like you're alone in the situation. However, more often than not, friends and family would like to help you, but they don't know how. Take the time to meet with friends and family members one at time to ask for help.  It is important to be assertive when asking for help from friends and family. Try saying, "I'm creating a weekly schedule for Mom's care. Please let me know which two days you would like this week." Offer a specific task if they don't seem to know how to help. If you have children, then you might also consider asking a friend or family member to watch them for you one evening per week while you care for your parent. Be sure to let your children know why you need someone to watch them during these times. If your parent has become bedridden, you'll likely need some help from professional caregivers. If you're caring for the person at home, you can get help from people who come to the house. If the person will need long-term care, you may need to consider placing them in a facility that can provide care. If your parent has a terminal illness, hospice care may provide some relief.  Both in-home care and care facilities can be expensive. Insurance and medicare may cover some in-home care (which sometimes includes in-home care at senior facilities). Have a talk with your parent about getting some help. They may not like the idea much, as some people are reluctant to have outside help. If you need help persuading them, try asking someone who's been in a similar situation to help. It might also be hard for your parent to hear this from you. You might consider asking someone who has a different relationship with your parent to talk with them instead, such as a close friend, a cousin, or a spiritual leader. You can hire whatever level of care you need. For instance, some non-medical care can help with basics like bathroom assistance and meals. However, if your parent needs medical care, you will need to hire nurses or nursing aides to help, though that kind of care is generally prescribed by a doctor.
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One-sentence summary -- Ask about a social worker. Request help from friends and family. Let the professionals help.


The gamemaster sets up the scene and decides who goes first. If you're playing from a guidebook or manual, this will be predetermined, but if it's a game you devised, they can pick anything. If you go first, think about the setting and devise a move that helps move the story forward. If you're in space, you probably aren't going to meet a pack of wolves, but that might be an appropriate move if you're in medieval England!  Making your first move an attack is a good way to get the action going and get the other players interested. For example, instead of choosing something like “My sorcerer looks up a spell in his book,” try “My sorcerer casts a spell of blindness on your wizard.” Some roleplaying games make you roll a dice to determine the importance of your play. If your game doesn't have dice, be prepared to talk about exactly what effect your play has on the game! In many games, the gamemaster will determine the effects of each play. In others, players react to each other's plays immediately. If you aren't the first, it's easiest to base your move off of what the last player did. For example, if they said that a dragon appeared in the sky, you can say something like “The dragon breathes fire onto the village” or “My hunter shoots three arrows at the dragon.” Depending on your game, either the gamemaster or the next player will determine the results. If you want to move the game in a different direction, you can! Try starting a brand new scenario within your game. For example, if you are currently on a quest to find a treasure, you can have a wizard appear asking your group to save a princess first. Don't start too many subplots--it can make the game too confusing to follow. Part of the fun of roleplaying is telling a continuous story. You don't need to wind up the entire story when game time comes to an end. Be sure to write down the last few moves so you can pick up where you started next time. If you feel like the storyline isn't going anywhere or you'd like to start something new, that's fine too!
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One-sentence summary -- Wait for the gamemaster to tell you what to do. Make an opening move that advances the story. Roll the dice to determine what happens (optional). React to other players' moves. Start a new scenario. Pause the game when time is up.


Any cola or soda that includes phosphoric acid in the ingredients can be used to remove rust. Other options include lime juice or vinegar. These mild acids can remove rust without significant risk to the surrounding metal.  Diet cola does not have sugar in it, so the process will be less sticky. However, the sugar does help the acid to adhere to the rust. Avoid strong or concentrated acids, which can etch and weaken the underlying metal. If these household acids are ineffective, try again with phosphoric acid, but keep a fan on to blow corrosive fumes away from your face. Before you attempt to remove the rust on the chrome it is best to make sure all the dirt and other debris are removed. This helps you to see and access the rust more easily for removal. Use car wash soap to clean painted surfaces on cars, and regular soapy water for other chrome objects. Ideally, soak the object for 15 minutes before removing. If you cannot soak the object, then simply pour the mild acid over the surface. You may need to use a rough sponge or gentle dish scrubber to remove the dissolved rust. Scrubbers designed for use on glass cookware tend to have the lowest risk of scratching your chrome. To remove heavy rust, rub gently with strips of aluminum foil or scrub with scouring pads. If you are cleaning a car, use car wash soap to remove the rust and acid residue. Dish soap should not be used on painted car surfaces, since it may strip the paint. Unpainted surfaces can be cleaned using any ordinary soap and water. Remove moisture with paper towels to minimize further rust. If the rust has caused noticeable damage, refer to the section on follow up care. Apply a coat of polish or wax on the chrome to prevent rust from forming in the future.
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One-sentence summary -- Use cola, lime juice, or other mild household acids. Clean the chrome. Soak or cover the chrome with the acid. Wipe or scrub the rust off. Wash off residue with a safe soap. Dry and care for the car.


Remove the drain stopper completely by either pulling it out or by removing the screws that are in the face of the stopper. To pull the gunk and hair from the drain, you'll need to make sure that you can access the vertical pipe that runs from your drain. You can purchase a plastic snake that has teeth on it from a home improvement store or you can use pliers. Work your tool into the drain and try to snag any grime or hair that's caught in the drain. Carefully pull the hair and gunk from the drain with your tool and use your fingers to pull the rest of it out. Continue doing this until you've removed all the built up hair from the drain. Dispose of any hair or gunk in a waste bin and run water into your bathtub. Make sure that the water flows down the drain before wiping down the tub and getting rid of any excess debris that you pulled up from your drain.
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Remove the drain stopper. Remove gunk and hair with pliers or a plastic snake. Rinse and wipe down the bathtub.