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One of the most important things to remember when taking care of your senior parents is communication. Take care of your senior parents with help from a senior services professional in this free video clip.
Caring for the elderly in your own home requires you to begin by assessing the person's independence level. Care for elderly in your own home with help from a senior services professional in this free video clip.
Keeping the elderly at home is a very large commitment that begins with an assessment of their own independence. Keep the elderly at home with help from a senior services professional in this free video clip.
Slowing down aging of the eyes is something you can do by developing and maintaining an appropriate skin care regime. Slow down aging of the eyes with help from a naturopathic doctor in this free video clip.
Transform a pair of new, shiny leather boots into a pair of worn-looking favorites by aging the boots yourself using household items. You can save money by making your boots look worn in at home -- by doing it themselves, shoe lovers can control how distressed the boots look. Whether aging a pair of Wallabee knockoffs or a thrift-store find, you can make any pair of leather shoes look well worn in.
The Social Security system provides income during retirement based on the amount of taxes you pay into the system during your lifetime. If you are married, your spouse can qualify for retirement benefits based on your work record if you contributed more money into the system than her during your lifetime. A divorced spouse can potentially claim retirement benefits based on your work when she reaches retirement age if she meets certain eligibility requirements.
Admissions coordinators are the people at nursing homes, medical facilities, assisted living facilities and other types of businesses. Find out about the employment outlook for an admissions coordinator with help from an experienced career counselor in this free video clip.
Dogs' nipples vary in size and number, but most dogs have eight nipples. Normally, the nipples don't require any special care and may not even be noticeable unless a bitch is lactating or in heat. However, infection, inflammation and injury may require special care. If you notice any changes in your dog's nipples, consult a veterinarian before beginning home treatment.
If you have a video file in WMV (Windows Media Video) format and want to censor a part of it, you can add an opaque area over the video. Although there are many premium video-editing programs that can easily add an opaque area, you can also use Windows Live Movie Maker, a tool installed by default with all Windows 7 operating systems. If you've uninstalled the Movie Maker, you can easily reinstall it.
Dealing with college-age stepchildren requires you to always keep a few important things in mind. Learn how to deal with college-age stepchildren with help from a licensed marriage and family therapist in this free video clip.
Mink are small animals prized for their pelts that are used to make coats. If you have a coat that is made from mink, it can be quite valuable. Mink coats are often prized possessions and often are passed down from generation to generation. While the condition of your coat can affect its value, appearance alone will usually not help you determine the age of your coat. There are many ways to find out the age of your mink coat, however, and with the proper care and treatment, your coat might last your lifetime no matter how old it is.
Either through years exposed to the weather or intentional aging with acid or bleach, the surface of aged wood is not easy to recreate. Sealant is often used to maintain aged wood and protect it from damage of moisture, mold and mildew. When it comes time to reseal aged wood, the usual process of sanding down the current surface is not an option, as this will ruin its appearance. You must strip the current sealant as much as possible before applying a new coat.
A 3D arcade-style fighting game for the N64, "Mace: The Dark Age" pits 19 fighters against one another in an effort to capture the Mace of Tanis, a legendary weapon that grants immortality. At the end of each fight, the victor may perform a special execution, or fatality, to vanquish the defeated foe. Players must press a correct button sequence to trigger the execution, with the controller's four-button layout designating buttons for "Evade," "Kick," "Quick" and "Strong."
Copper is one of the few materials that looks better with age. Its brand-new pinkish-brown hue ages slowly into the signature green verdigris over time, and the transition between the two includes many periods of lovely streaks and color variation. Some people choose to finish their copper awnings to prevent aging and preserve the original color, but others prefer the verdigris look. If you fall into the verdigris camp, you can use some treatments to speed up the process if you'd prefer not to wait a few decades.
The most widely grown varietal in France's Bordeaux region, merlot grapes produce a full-bodied red wine that pairs well with beef and lamb dishes. A good quality merlot tastes jammy or fruity, with spicy notes of berry, cherry or plum. Merlot typically has mild tannins, a component of grape skins that creates a dry, puckery sensation in your mouth. Tannins also contribute to the aging process. Inexpensive merlots are ready to drink when you purchase them. More expensive and complex wines may improve with age.
A free online browser strategy game, "Evony: Age II" challenges you to build your own empire and compete against millions of other online gamers for ultimate supremacy. To expand your empire, you must invade and conquer neighboring lands and establish new colonies. When controlling a colony becomes problematic, you can cut ties and abandon the colony in a process known as a handover.
“Age of Conan” puts you in the fantasy realm of Hyboria, home of the legendary Conan the Barbarian. In this massively multiplayer online role-playing game for the PC, you choose from one of 12 different classes and engage in battle with hellish beasts and other players. “Rise of the Godslayer,” an expansion released in 2010, adds content to the core game. The game's open structure provides level-70 players with plentiful options.
In the "Dark Age of Camelot" massively multiplayer online role-playing game, items are found as loot after defeating enemies and given to the player by non-playable characters. Once you have an item, you can use these NPCs to modify the item by enchanting it with a magic spell or increasing its durability. You can even destroy a weapon if you no longer want to use it, though this does not require the help of an NPC. Depending on how you want to modify the weapon, the steps to do so are slightly different.
Quarry tiles are hard, durable tiles made of red clay. The tiles are typically left unglazed, so that the color on the surface penetrates through the entire tile. While quarry tiles do not have a high absorption rate, they can absorb liquids if unsealed. They darken, age or patina in time. If this effect is desired, hasten the patina finish by darkening the tiles with linseed oil before sealing them.
Antique roll top desks are one of the most popular and sought after items by antique collectors. The sturdy desks include a flexible top that rolls down to cover the desktop and conceal important papers while the desk is not being used. Collectors and dealers carefully assess the iconic furniture to give the desks an approximate age for value purposes.
Clothing dividers are the modern antidote for the messy, disorganized closet. Simply attach the plastic clothing divider to your closet rod and closet organization immediately becomes a cinch. Mothers of young children might use these to organize baby clothes into different sizes while adults find them handy for separating types or seasons of clothing.
Cast iron clawfoot bathtubs with a porcelain finish originated in the mid-1800s, according to Bob Vila, home-improvement expert. These tubs enjoyed a period of popularity until around 1920. Dating an antique tub requires a little know-how, so do a bit of research if you are planning to either sell or acquire one. Prices for these tubs may vary depending on where you live. Condition is another factor to consider because restoration is hard work and very time-consuming, and will impact the price.
Venetian plaster is a wall and ceiling treatment that began in Italy and has been used since the Renaissance period. This plastering process gives walls a sense of antiquity, regardless of how new they may be. The technique uses several layers of plaster that are burnished at the end for a deep finishing sheen. The plaster itself can be colored, so there is no need to paint. This process takes several days, as each layer of plaster has to dry before another is added.
New tin siding has a cold, industrial feel. Transform tin siding so it feels warm and rustic by imbuing it with a rust patina. A rust patina will give the tin the feeling that it has seen many seasons come and go. Real rust, however, can grow and eventually compromise the integrity of the siding. Give tin a patina rust that will not directly affect the tin itself by coating the surface with reactive metallic paint.
In 1928, Henry Kay Kuhrmeyer bought the Stromberg-Voisinet guitar company and soon renamed it Kay Guitar. Kay is known as one of the first manufacturers of electric guitars, which it began doing in 1928, but it also made mandolins. Because its electric guitars were far more popular than its mandolins, you may find it difficult to authenticate the age of your Kay mandolin.
When elderly parents die, the rights of their surviving adult children are, to a certain extent, dependent on the relationship that existed when the parents were alive. The rights may also be dependent on state law. Adult children can inherit of all of their parent's assets and obligations, or receive nothing at all. The children may also be given the right to administer the estate, choose the burial site and any other right the parent wishes them to have.
Common household items made of aged wood possess a rustic charm, making them popular pieces of home decor. However, finding just the right items at an antique shop can be difficult and expensive. Wooden furniture, photo frames, bookshelves and many other items can be purchased new or used and forcefully aged to look like antiques. The process involves some time and handiwork, but the results provide a great alternative to buying antiques.
The Stillson wrench was designed and patented by Daniel Stillson in 1869. Since then, the design of the wrench hasn’t changed much, even after being produced by countless tool manufacturers. Old Stillson wrenches, also known as “pipe wrenches” and “monkey wrenches,” can be worth a significant sum due to their age and how they reflect the craftsmanship of the era. These wrenches don’t have a lot of information stamped on them to narrow down exact production dates, but you can approximate the age of a wrench to within a few years based on a few clues.
There is no quick method to naturally age a violin. The best you can do is store the violin in a way that will keep it in good condition and allow the violin to age naturally. In most cases, aging a violin is not necessary, and consistent play will help to break-in the violin and procure the best sound possible from the instrument. However, if you want to store a violin and age it for posterity, there are some necessary preparations you must make to preserve the instrument's mechanical integrity.
Lane cedar chests were marketed after World War I as “hope chests.” Young women would purchase a cedar chest and store items in it, such as wedding dresses and baby clothes in anticipation of marriage. Cedar chests are often handed down as an antique to the next generation because they last for many years and keep clothing and items in them dry and odor-free. As with any antique, the older the age is of a cedar chest means that it carries more value. You can determine your chest age in just a few minutes.
Microsoft Live Communicator is an instant messaging service designed to be integrated with other Microsoft Office products for collaboration. It's primarily used in intranets, or internal networks, instead of being used as an instant messaging program connected to an outside website. One of the ways Microsoft administrators can secure the Live Communicator network is to create a security certificate that can encrypt information sent through the messaging network.
The same tax benefits business owners receive when running a daycare for children also apply when running a daycare for adults. Many of the costs associated with the business can be written off. Additionally, if you run the daycare from your home, you can also write off some of the expenses of running and maintaining your home. You must be a licensed daycare provider to qualify for these deductions.
Registered nursing is the largest of the health care occupations in the United States, with more than 2.6 million jobs as of May 2010, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. There are a number of educational pathways that can lead to licensure as a registered nurse, including a bachelor of science in nursing, or BSN degree. Registered nurses who hold a BSN may work in a variety of health care settings, including assisted living facilities.
Braiding hair has increased in popularity with children over time. Many children like to braid their hair for a fashion statement. Oftentimes, children like to braid their hair during a beach vacation. You should follow some general precautions to avoid scalp damage during hair braiding for 9-year-olds. This will minimize risk and make for the best possible braiding job.
Hands-on activities are one of the best ways to incorporate science themes into your pre-K curriculum. Through art, music and simple experiments preschool children can learn science lessons including the weather, seasons, rainbows, plants and insects. Your students will learn the material without even realizing you incorporated a science lesson.
Elderly parents can give a certain amount of money to their children -- or to anyone else -- each year without having to pay tax on the gift. Even if they go over the limit, they still may not have to pay taxes because they can exclude a certain amount of their total estate from tax, including gifts made during their lifetime.
Adult day care is a growing industry in the United States. The National Adult Day Services Association estimates that over 4,600 adult day centers operated in the country as of 2010. Adult day care workers provide helpful services to participants and family caregivers in the United States, and their salaries typically average about $30,000 per year, as of May 2010, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Approximately 10 million Americans shoulder the burden of caring for their adult parents, at the time of publication, according to the National Alliance for Caregiving. “USA Today” reports that the number of these parents living in nursing homes has consistently dropped since 1990. Whether you care for your parent at home or pay for her care elsewhere, the costs can be significant. However, the Internal Revenue Service gives you tax breaks for doing so.
In "Golden Sun: The Lost Age," collectible elemental creatures called Djinn aid your party in battle and unlock special Psy skills. They come in four varieties: Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Mercury, which correspond to the elements of Earth, Fire, Wind, and Water. Each element has 11 djinn. Six of each can be found before you enter Lemuria, and five are only available afterwards.
If you are responsible for taking care of your parents, you may be eligible for a few tax deductions to help cover the expenses. For any expenses to be deductible, your parents must be considered your dependents and you must provide the majority of their financial support.
Aged wood develops a silvery gray color over time. This coloration is due to oxidation and exposure to the elements. The wood fades from its natural beige color to a washed-out gray color. Speed up this graying process and transform your wood from new to gray using household ingredients. The technique works well for matching new wood to older pieces or giving a distressed, antique look to a craft project.
The massive, multiplayer online role playing game, "Dark Age of Camelot," allows players to fight in the war for the fallen kingdom of Camelot. To play the game, players can either log onto a dedicated DAoC server, or host a game on their own server by using a server emulator. An emulator provides the network communication players need to connect to the DAoC servers, while giving them the ability to create their own rules and game quests. Players who want to control their own server emulator need to download and install an patch from the DAoC community website.
In the Nintendo DSi game, "Brain Age," you play a variety of mini-games designed to test your memory and problem-solving abilities. The game also offers Sudoku puzzles and a training mode that estimates the age of your brain. If you feel competitive, you can also challenge other players to a fast-paced math game. To make the most of "Brain Age," learn how to use each feature, such as the mini-games and Daily Training.
Paying bills and managing bank accounts can prove taxing for anyone, but some elderly people find these tasks particularly difficult. You can help your elderly parent with bill paying by setting up automatic drafts and online bill payments so your parent no longer has to contend with remembering to mail off checks. Although nothing prevents you from helping your parent in an unofficial capacity, you can only gain direct access to an account to pay bills if your parent adds your name to the account.
Legal assistants, also known as paralegals, assist licensed attorneys by conducting research and interviews, preparing documents and completing other tasks as directed. As of May 2010, the starting pay for legal assistants across California was $16.31 per hour or $33,920 per year or less, with wages varying throughout the state's largest metropolitan areas.
A tatty, aged guitar has a unique vintage charm that gives it the appearance of a trusty touring workhorse. Some guitar companies offer new guitars with a “road-worn” finish that approximates years of touring. The guitars come complete with aged hardware and a “relic” paint job. You can give your own guitar a vintage appearance by distressing the surface of the instrument. However, it won’t look convincing if your guitar has bright, new-looking chrome pickup covers. Age your chrome pickups to complete the vintage look. Wait until it's time to change your strings, since the strings will have to be…
Becoming a legal guardian for elderly parents includes responsibilities such as making medical care decisions, managing funds and maintaining records of expenditures. State laws vary, but many require a legal guardian to make formal reports to the court regarding the elderly parent’s well-being and financial status. Children can incur debt on behalf of their elderly parents during a legal guardianship under specific circumstances.
After the death of a parent, you may want to assume your parent’s mortgage payments to keep the property in the family. Mortgage assumption is based on your creditworthiness and will not be granted automatically. Work with the mortgage lender to assume the mortgage on the property before it goes into default after the owner’s death.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) outlines several criteria to determine if you can claim an individual as a dependent. You can generally claim a person as a dependent if you provide a significant portion of his financial support and meet certain other criteria. A dependent must qualify as a qualifying child or a qualifying relative under the Internal Revenue Code. The IRS has established specific criteria for each type of dependent. An elderly parent is a qualifying relative.
An annuity is an insurance policy that grows your premium on a tax-deferred basis. An immediate annuity begins to pay a stream of income immediately. Immediate annuities cannot be closed once the policy has been in effect past your state's free-look period, which is typically 10 to 30 days. Deferred annuities can be closed if you have not yet begun receiving a guaranteed income. If you have an emergency need for cash or have found an investment that may be better suited to your needs, you can close out your annuity but beware of the possible penalties and tax consequences.…
