Having a partner install the springs with you makes properly aligning the mat easier. You and your partner should grab an even amount of springs—four each to start out with is okay. Go to opposite sides of the trampoline. Make sure you are exactly opposite of each other by counting the hooks. Begin attaching the springs to their designated hooks. Then, attach the hooks to the metal rings. You will need the spring pulling device to stretch the attach the springs to the hooks, and a rubber mallet to pound the springs into place once attached to the metal rings. The springs will start to get harder to attach about halfway through because of the tightening of the mat. The protective pad helps to cushion a fall on the springs. Simply lay the pad over the springs. There should be holes at the bottom the padding that line up with the legs. Protective pads usually have metal hooks, Velcro, or ropes to secure the pad to the trampoline. Once you are finished attaching it, make sure that it is aligned over all of the springs.
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One-sentence summary -- Begin setting up the springs with a partner. Attach the springs evenly with your partner. Put on the protective pad.


Most of the time, your immune system will kill the virus if it enters your body. You won't develop symptoms. However, other times, it will develop into genital warts, which must be treated by a doctor. Nicotine weakens your immune system. Because of this, smokers are at higher risk of developing genital warts. Stop smoking to help your immune system recover. It actually takes quite a while for warts to develop from the virus, which means you or someone you have sex with could have the disease without knowing it. In fact, you can still pass the disease even if you don't have warts. It can take anywhere from 3-6 months for warts to develop; occasionally, it takes even longer.  Genital warts will be the same color as your skin, but they may have the texture of cauliflower.  The bumps will not be hard; rather, they will give a little when pushed. If you're a woman and you suspect you have genital warts, your gynecologist will perform a pelvic exam, including a pap smear. She should be able to diagnose warts on sight, though a pap smear helps confirm the diagnosis. For men, your doctor will make the diagnosis primarily made by sight, though genital warts can be biopsied to confirm the disease.  Your doctor may also perform a DNA test on the virus, though the CDC does not deem it necessary because it won't affect treatment. This test can determine whether the kind of HPV you have is one that puts you at risk for cancer.  It is important to get genital warts examined. Certain kinds of precancerous lesions on the vulva may look like genital warts, but could progress to cancer if not treated. Your doctor will likely prescribe a cream for you to use at home. Ask your doctor how often you should apply the treatment. Be sure to follow all instructions for use of medication, including finishing all medication, or you may be at risk of becoming re-infected.  These medications may be expensive, so your doctor may recommend burning off the warts instead. Podophyllotoxin is most often used for smaller warts closer together. You use a stick to drop the liquid on the warts, though you can also apply it as a cream. You use it for a couple of days, then take the rest of the week off.  For bigger warts, you'll likely use imiquimod. You use it 3 times a week for at least a couple of weeks by applying it and then rinsing the area about 8 hours later. Like other types of warts, your gynecologist will employ in-office skin treatments to remove major outbreaks. Those treatments may include burning or freezing the warts off.  Your doctor may burn off genital warts by applying trichloroacetic acid (TCA). For very hard, small warts, your doctor may give you trichloroacetic acid. Because it can damage your skin, your doctor's office will apply it. It actually burns the wart, so you will likely feel the burning.  Other options are laser therapy and even surgery for particularly bad outbreaks. The HPV virus can cause other complications besides genital warts. Knowing the risks will help you understand why you need to protect yourself.  Certain strains of the HPV virus can put you at risk for cancer later in life. In particular, you may be at a higher risk for cervical cancer, cancer of the vulva, cancer of the mouth and throat, cancer of the penis, and cancer of the anus. HPV can also cause problems for you if you become pregnant. For instance, warts can bleed when you deliver or limit how much your vaginal wall can stretch. Although it is rare, you may also transmit the warts to your baby during delivery, resulting in a syndrome called juvenile onset respiratory papillomatosis. This condition must be treated by a doctor.
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One-sentence summary -- Know your immune system is the first defense. Watch for the development of genital warts. Ask your doctor for a diagnosis. Use at-home treatments. Ask about skin treatments. Understand the complications.


American citizens who are 65 years of age and older are generally eligible for Medicare. You also need to have lived in the United States for at least five calendar years prior to receiving benefits. You also need to have been employed for 10 years in a workplace that was covered by Medicare. If you are not sure if that's you, you can contact your employer to ask.  If you meet the above criteria, you likely will not have to do anything to receive your coverage. Typically, a Medicare card will be mailed to you prior to your birthday. You may qualify for Medicare if you are under 65 but have specific medical ailments. If you have End Stage Renal Disease, you qualify. You are also eligible if you have received Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) for more than 24 months. If you suffer from ALS, you can receive Medicare after only one month of SSDI. There are several different parts to Medicare insurance. Part A is basic hospital coverage, and this is what adults 65 and older will automatically be enrolled in. Part B is more comprehensive medical coverage, and you may have to enroll in this plan. It is optional, and you do not have to participate.  If you are a former railroad employee and are receiving benefits from the Railroad Retirement Board, you will automatically be enrolled in Parts A and B. If you are permanently disabled or have ALS, you automatically get Parts A and B. Part C is called the Medicare Advantage Plan and is more comprehensive than Parts A and B. This is optional, but you must be enrolled in Medicare to enroll in Part C coverage. It is available through private insurance companies. Part D is also provided through private insurance companies. Like Part C, it is optional. Part D covers prescription medications. Once you have determined your eligibility, it is time to make sure that you are enrolled in Medicare. The Social Security Office handles Medicare enrollments. The easiest way to have your information processed is to use the online form provided by the Social Security Office. No documentation is required, and it should take you less than 10 minutes to apply.  If the Social Security Office needs further information, they will contact you. Otherwise, you can expect to receive your Medicare card in the mail. If you do not want to enroll online, you can visit your local Social Security Office or call them to make an appointment with a Social Security representative. Although most people will automatically be enrolled, some might have to sign up for Medicare. If you are not receiving Social Security benefits (for example, because you are still working), you will need to sign up for Parts A and B. Also, if you live in Puerto Rico and want Part B, you will need to enroll. To update your plan, enroll, or make any changes, you can contact your local Social Security Office or use the online forms.
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Find out if you are eligible. Learn about Parts A, B, C, and D. Contact the Social Security Office. Updating your plan.