INPUT ARTICLE: Article: It's on the left side of the Windows Explorer window. This will re-open your hard drive's folder. It's usually near the middle of this window. You'll find this near the bottom of the window. To do so:  Click Organize  Click Properties  Uncheck the "Read-only" box. Click Apply  Click OK when prompted. Click OK Double-click the folder to do so. Click Organize again and then click Select all, or press the Ctrl and A keys at the same time. Press your computer's Del key, or click Organize and then click Delete in the drop-down menu. Doing so will move the Temp folder's contents into the Recycle Bin. You'll need to empty the Recycle Bin in order to permanently remove these files from your computer.

SUMMARY: Click the My Computer tab again. Double-click your hard drive. Double-click the Windows folder. Scroll down and select the Temp folder. Remove the Temp folder's read protection. Open the Temp folder. Select all of the folder's files. Delete the files.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Many falls on stairs occur as a result of poor visibility. Ensure that all steps in your home are well lit.  Use lighting that makes stairwells visible and does not cause glare or create shadows. Make sure there is a light switch at the top and bottom of each staircase. Night lighting that does not need to be turned on is also a good idea to help prevent falls. Sturdy handrails can help assist with balance and prevent falls.  Make sure you have a handrail on both sides of the staircase. Handrails should begin before the first step and end after the last step. For added safety include a tactile indicator on the handrail to warn when the staircase is coming to an end. Position handrails at elbow height for maximum safety. The suggested height is 35 1/2  to 38 inches for adults. Ensure that handrails are easy to see even at night. You should be able to wrap your entire hand around a handrail for the best grip. Don’t carry things while on the stairs so that your hands are free to grip the railings. It is much more difficult to use stairs that are not uniform or have a bend.  You may find it helpful to read Build Stairs in order to learn how to build stairs that are uniform and structurally sound. It is also important that you update and repair your stairs over time. For example, a floor board may become loose and need replacing, or carpeting may need to be replaced or updated. Be patient when walking up and down stairs. Take each step slowly and watch where you are placing your foot.  It is much easier to trip and fall if you are running or not paying attention. Look at the stairs as you go down them in order to help secure your footing. It may be useful to say the word “step” or count “1, 2, 3, etc.” each time you take a step. This will help you keep your rhythm and remain focused on the task at hand. Falls are more likely to occur if the stairs are slippery (ie polished wood).  Carpeted stairs or stairs that have treads are less likely to be slippery. If stairs are carpeted, check to make sure that the carpeting is evenly distributed and there are no loose edges or elevated flaps which could be a tripping hazard. Depending on the severity of your fear, asking a family member or friend for help navigating a staircase may prove useful.  For many elderly people a fear of stairs is directly related to a fear of falling and suffering an injury. Asking for help can make stairs this much easier and safer. Try walking up and down a staircase multiple times with assistance. It is best to practice in a quiet and private setting so that you do not feel rushed which may trigger anxiety.

SUMMARY: Install lighting. Use handrails. Construct even and uniform steps. Walk slowly. Choose non-slippery flooring. Ask for assistance.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: For 3-7 days, track when, what, and how much you drink, and when and how much you urinate. After several days, you’ll likely start to notice clear patterns to your urination habits. Ideally, you should use a collection cup to record how much you urinate each time. Alternatively, you can just estimate the amount as “a lot,” “average,” and “a little.” After you’ve kept track of when you usually urinate, build a schedule around this data. To start out, try to set up the schedule so that you urinate every 2 to 2.5 hours during the daytime.  For example, schedule a “pee break” when you wake up (6:30 am), then when you arrive at work (9:00 am), then right before your lunch break (11:30 am), and so on. Do your best to stick to your schedule. Waiting 5-15 minutes can help stretch your bladder so that, over time, it can hold more urine. If you really need to go, however, just go. If you start your schedule by urinating every 2 hours, move to 2.25 hours between restroom visits the next week, then 2.5 hours the week after that. Your end goal should be to urinate every 3-4 hours. While the average adult urinates every 3-4 hours, this may not be manageable for you. Stretch out your pee breaks slowly, and stop when you seem to have reached your limit. To practice, start urinating, then make yourself stop the stream of urine by contracting your muscles. These are the muscles of your pelvic floor. Once you know what it feels like to contract the pelvic floor muscles, you can do Kegel exercises at other times throughout your day.  Try doing Kegel exercises during commercials while watching your favorite show, sitting at your desk, lying down, or filling up your car with gasoline—you can do them at almost any time, really. Try to do these exercises at least 3 times a day and at least 3-4 days a week. If you continue to need to urinate frequently despite your efforts to retrain your bladder, visit your doctor for a checkup. If you have to pee frequently and urgently, you may have an over-active bladder (OAB), which is a rather vaguely-defined medical condition that should be diagnosed by your doctor.  OAB can often be treated by making healthy lifestyle changes—like improving your diet, exercising regularly, losing excess weight, and quitting smoking—and possibly by taking medication.  Also speak to your doctor if you have any type of issues with incontinence—that is, releasing urine when you don’t intend to.

SUMMARY:
Keep a “pee diary” for about 1 week to chart your habits. Set a comfortable urination schedule. Slowly extend the amount of time between pee breaks. Do Kegel exercises to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles. Talk to your doctor about any bladder control issues.