Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Inspect the wooden chair for loose legs, screw, or nails. Position the chair you are working on upside down. Apply glue to loose joints. Expand the dowels with wood-swelling liquids. Replace the nails or wooden joint plugs.

Answer: Check how loose the chair legs are, as well as the back of the chair, by pushing and pulling them back and forth to see how much movement they have. There should be virtually no movement. You can either flip the chair upside down on a table or on another chair so that you can more easily access the problem area. This will also prevent any unwanted pressure on the legs or back of the chair when you are working. There are many types of strong wood glue products you can purchase to stabilize loose leg joints. When you locate a loose joint, push wood glue into the joint and let it dry completely before flipping the chair back over. Wipe away any access glue that comes out of the joint with a wet rag. To create a thicker wood glue consistency, try adding wood filler to the glue. A thicker mixture can better help stabilize wobbly chair legs. For very loose legs that seem to need more than glue, remove the chair leg completely, and use a wood-swelling liquid. Sometimes, dowels can shrink, causing chair parts to become loose. When you apply a wood-swelling liquid to the dowel, it will allow the dowel to once again become secure in the chair. If the hardware in the chair seem to be loose or no good anymore, you can replace them with new ones. Even if you don't want to remove the existing hardware, you can add reinforcement with more nails or bracket hinges to make the chair sturdy. When putting in more screws, make sure they are long enough to secure the wood, but not long enough to come through the other side of the wood.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Give them an incentive to wash. Offer to help them wash. Ask suggestive questions to arrange a washing time. Arrange for help with washing. Schedule a caregiver. Set a regular washing schedule. Check in to make sure that washing is taking place as planned. Consult a doctor if you meet resistance.

Answer: If your loved one hasn't been washing frequently enough, it's likely they don't feel the need to because they aren't going out or seeing people regularly. You can give them an extra incentive to bathe by encouraging them to make plans. Go beyond simply suggesting things to do, and mark out specific plans with them on a calendar. Outings and activities that are easy arrange include lunch with friends or family, going to the movies or a musical performance, or a trip to the park. Even if they prefer to wash themselves, it's safest to supervise your loved one for at least the first couple of washing sessions. Stress that you only want to be there to set things up and ensure safety, with the possibility of letting them wash on their own after making sure they feel safe. If you do help the person bathe, then try using tactful questions to help them with the bathing process. For example, you might ask things like, what kind of soap do you prefer? Do you need a washcloth? Is the water warm enough? You can also make tactful suggestions during the bathing process, such as, "Here's the soap for washing your body." Or, "I'm going to hand you the shampoo next so you can wash your hair." Instead of asking whether or not they want to bathe, pose your questions in a way that assumes they want to. Avoid yes or no questions, such as "Do you want to bathe or not?"--in addition to coming off as testy, this omits the assumption that more bathing should be done. For example, you can ask "When should I come back to help you with your bath?" or "What time of the day suits you best for showering?" Depending on your relationship with the person, they may feel awkward about your helping them with such a private routine. If the person is living with a spouse or partner, first suggest that the spouse or partner help them bathe. If the pair seem open to this, begin by discussing and establishing a routine with both of them. Mark the washing days (at least two per week) on the calendar. If the person can't bathe alone and is uncomfortable with a family member helping out, hiring a caregiver for home visits is the best option. These services are widely available in most communities. Search your directory or the internet for "In-Home Health Provider" or "Home Health Care." Schedule a bathing session for at least twice a week, marking it on a calendar that is easily visible (attached to the refrigerator, hanging on a wall in the kitchen). The idea of an unfamiliar person helping them to wash could be worrisome. Assure them that the caregiver is a professional, and is specifically trained to help people take care of themselves. Regardless of who helps with washing, remind the loved one that bathing can be a pleasant, refreshing experience and is important to staying healthy. Whether it's you, a spouse, or a caregiver who will be helping, putting washing times on the calendar will help the loved one to improve their memory, and get a better sense of the week's activities. When you or the caregiver arrives, it's "bath time," an event as expected and routine as dinnertime or bedtime. If you're not the one helping with washing, either ask the spouse or partner whether the schedule is being followed, or call the in-home agency to make sure the treatment is running smoothly. If the person is washing themselves, an easy way to make sure they're using the bath regularly is to check the soap bar size and body wash / shampoo bottle levels to see whether they've been used. Since you've already completed the difficult task of asking them about hygiene, it should be easier at this point to casually ask whether they've been keeping to the new bathing schedule you'd agreed on. It's possible that your loved one will refuse to bathe, despite repeated attempts on your part to explain the benefits and to offer to help. In this case, consult a family doctor, and ask about medications that are designed to ease resistance to care.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Try some basic stretching. Do easy bodyweight exercises. Walk in place.

Answer:
Exercising can make you more alert. It also releases endorphins into your body, which will make you feel good as you wake up. As soon as you wake up, stretch your arms up over your head, towards the top of your bed. Feel your whole body stretch out, and breathe deeply a few times. You can also stretch your legs. Laying on your back, bring one leg up to your chest and hold it. Next, lift that leg straight up in the air in front of you. Switch to the other leg and do the same. Afterwards, you can bring both legs up to your chest at the same time, then roll your knees to one side and then the other. You can also try basic bodyweight exercises, such as push-ups and squats. Try spending about five minutes on both. For push-ups, get down on the floor face-down. Your body should be straight out with the balls of your feet on the floor. Place your hands flat on the floor, and push your body up and down. Don't go all the way down to the floor and keep your back straight. If you can't do them on the floor, try pushing off a wall. For squats, with your feet at shoulder-width, put your hands at the back of your head. With your chest straight, bend your knees to lower yourself towards the floor. Return to the standing position and repeat. Do not let your knees go past your toes. For at least 30 seconds, walk in place. Try pulling your heel all the way up to you buttocks. You can also do bicep curls at the same time by holding your arms face-up and front of you (bent at the elbow) and bringing them up to your chest as you bring up your heel. You can do this exercise for longer, if you prefer.