Apply drywall compound to a putty knife and wipe it back and forth over the hole. Stop when the hole is completely filled with putty. Using an "x" motion when you apply the putty will help get a smooth and even surface. If the hole is larger than 12in (1.3cm), cover it first with self-adhesive drywall mesh tape, which you can buy at a hardware store. Apply the compound over this tape. Once the hole is completely full, smooth out the putty. Wipe off excess putty until it is flush with the wall. Follow the direction on the package. Typically, you will need to let the putty to sit overnight. Use medium-grade sandpaper to lightly sand the hole, removing excess putty. Stop when the surface is smooth. Wipe up the dust after you finish. Use light, feathery strokes so that the paint blends in well with the rest of the wall. To mask the area where the anchor had been, apply wall paper of the same shade as the rest of the wall. Allow it to dry overnight.

Summary: Apply drywall compound with a plastic putty knife. Wipe off the excess drywall compound with the putty knife. Allow the drywall putty to dry. Sand the surface of the putty. Apply paint to the hole.

This can be a one to four day process, depending on which method you choose. Perform a vegetable tannage. A vegetable tannage uses tannin extract, which occurs naturally in a variety of different tree barks like oak, chestnut, tanoak or hemlock. The tannin extract is mixed with water and placed in a rotating drum along with the animal skin. The rotation of the drum will evenly distribute the extract over the skin. This process takes about three to four days and produces a leather that is flexible and used for furniture or luggage. Perform a mineral tannage. Mineral tannage uses a chemical called chromium sulphate. The chromium sulphate has to sufficiently soak into the animal skin to achieve proper tannage. This process takes around 24 hours to complete and produces a leather that is stretchable and used for garments and handbags. Tan a hide with brains. Brain tanning is a popular home method for tanning hides. They say each animal has enough brains to tan it's own hide. So if you have the brain of the animal use that, or you can buy a brain from your local butcher. Combine with a pint (473mL) of water and blend it until it is smooth. Use a large pot to boil the mixture. Add the boiled brains to a large bucket or drum and add some water to cool it. Keep the water at a four-one ratio to the brain. Add the hide and massage the mixture into the skin thoroughly. Leave at room temperature for up to 24 hours. You will need a large container to hold all your hides and the tanning agent. Look for a container around 35-40 gallons (132-150L). The tannin which you select will displace the water and replace it will collagens from the chemicals or substances. You will need to let the leather soak from several hours to 6 days depending on which tanning method you select and the size and quantity of the hides. Dyes are what can be used to give the leather a color other than the natural look. If you are going to dye all of your leather the same color, you can add the dye during the tanning process, or you can wait until after the tanning process. The leather will need a thorough rinse after tanning. This will ensure any chemicals and dyes are removed. Use warm water and some mild soaps that contain natural ingredients. After the skins have gone through the tannage process, they can be considered leather. Hang the leather out to dry. Hang the leather over rods in a cool, semi-moist area. You can use a fan to help speed up the drying process, but leather should dry slowly so be patient. If the leather is not drying evenly, use some damp rags to remoisten the areas that are drying faster.

Summary: Decide on a tanning process. Load the leathers into a large drum. Add the tanning agent to the drum. Add any dyes to the container. Rinse the leather. Dry the leather.

If your patient or loved one has a memory or cognitive impairment, you'll need to closely monitor their fluid intake. Make sure they drink 6 to 8 glasses of water or juice per day. Try to be patient if they don't want to drink water when you offer it. If they refuse, try again in 15 or 20 minutes. Offer different kinds of juice and other hydrating beverages, and try to find which options they enjoy most. Offer a daily 8 fluid ounces (240mL) glass of cranberry juice, which may also help prevent UTIs. If your patient or loved one doesn't like cranberry juice, try variations, such as cranberry apple. If your patient or loved one says that they need to go to the bathroom, help them go immediately. Holding a full bladder can cause a UTI. Check every 2 hours at a minimum or more frequently if you consistently find that undergarments need to be changed. Change them promptly if they're soiled. Never let your patient or loved one sit in a soiled diaper or briefs for an extended period of time. After helping them use the toilet or when you change their incontinence garment, wipe their private area with a clean washcloth soaked with soap and warm water. Wipe from front to back if they're a woman, and from the tip of the penis down if they're a man. Rinse or wipe away soap residue, then dry the area thoroughly when you're finished. Wash your hands before and after cleaning your patient or loved one.
Summary: Ensure your patient or loved one stays hydrated. Offer prompt assistance if they have to use the toilet. Check adult diapers or briefs at least every 2 hours. Clean your patient or loved one after they use the bathroom.