INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Life can be lonely for elders. If they don't have a spouse or family living with them, they may not see very many people on a regular basis. Try to visit them whenever you can make the time. If you can't visit regularly because of distance, make a point of calling to talk to them on the phone. Try to make visits or calls on a regular schedule. Sometimes surprise visits or irregular schedules can be disorienting for an elder. Visiting every Wednesday afternoon, for example, can be a regular activity that the person can look forward to. As people age, they process things and move more slowly. Your elder may need you to walk more slowly or repeat things that you say. Avoid showing impatience and remember that they're doing all they can to keep up. Elders may have a particularly difficult time using or understanding newer technology. You may need to go very slowly when showing them how to use it, or you may choose to not introduce new technologies into their lives. Let the elder set the pace for things like walking or preparing meals. Most elders will have a strong sense of propriety and etiquette. Their expectations for how people talk to each other are likely very different than yours. Don't use the same kinds of slang and casual manners that you would use around your peers. If the elder is not a member of your family, refer to them as Mr., Miss, or Mrs. If they tell you to call them by their first name, you can then feel free to do so. In some cultures, elders expect to be referred to as "sir," "ma'am," or something equivalent. Always make sure that they have food before you serve yourself, and that they have a place to sit before you or other younger people are seated. Avoid paying attention to your phone or computer when you're with an elder. Try to keep your focus on them and your quality time together. Asking an elder about themselves is one of the best ways to show respect. It indicates that you are interested in who they are and that you respect the fact that they've lived a long life and have things to teach you. You can ask them to tell stories from their life. You can ask something like, "Do you remember anything from your time in the war?" or, "Where did your family move after they sold the business?" If they're a member of your family, you can ask them about your family tree. This is a great way to learn about your own history. You can say something like, "Where did your mother's family come from?" or "Did you know any of the people on Grandfather's side?" This may be the most difficult thing for people of all ages to do. However, it's important to remember that cultural norms and expectations change across generations. Things that seem perfectly normal to you may seem unthinkable to someone two generations older than you and vice versa. If matters of politics or social norms become a wedge between you and your elder, try to let it go. You can say something like, "I understand where you're coming from, but I think we might just disagree," or, "We can do things that way here, if you want. But at home I'll probably still do things the way that works for me." You can also ask the person to talk about where they're coming from. Be sure to do so in a way that doesn't convey judgement, though. For example, you can say something like, "Tell me more about why you don't believe in divorce. That sounds really interesting to me," or, "I'd love to know more about what you like about your church."

SUMMARY: Visit them. Slow down. Be polite. Ask them about their life. Accept generational differences.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Put on a pair of rubber gloves and spray or roll on a coat of paint stripper. Let the paint stripper sit for 3-24 hours, depending on the instructions, and scrub off the residue with a wet bristle brush. Wear a respirator and safety goggles while handling paint stripper. This will help prevent the paint from dripping on areas you want to keep bare. Secure the plastic sheeting with duct tape to keep it in place while you work. If you haven't cleaned the fence in the past several days, wash it with a pressure washer before you paint it. If your fence connects to your home, cover the wall around the fence in plastic sheeting as well. to coat the fence. Standing about 812 inches (2030cm) away from the fence, spray the fence in thin, even coats. After you've coated the entire area you want painted, let it sit for 6-24 hours (depending on the instructions) and apply 1-2 more coats. You can buy or rent a paint sprayer online or from most home improvement stores. Read your paint's instructions carefully to determine how long you should let it dry. After the fence dries, apply a coat of sealant over the paint to prevent it from chipping or fading over time.
Summary: Apply a paint stripper if it has been previously painted. Protect any areas of the fence you don't want to paint with plastic sheeting. Use a paint sprayer Let the final coat dry for up to 24 hours.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: While the designs of compasses are different, all compasses include a magnetized needle that orients itself to the magnetic fields in the Earth. The basic field compass, also sometimes called a baseplate compass, features the following simple components you should familiarize yourself with as soon as possible: The baseplate is the clear, plastic plate on which the compass is embedded. The direction of travel arrow is the arrow in the baseplate pointing away from the compass. The compass housing is the clear, plastic circle that houses the magnetized compass needle. The degree dial is the twistable dial surrounding the compass housing that displays all 360 degrees of the circle. The magnetic needle is the needle spinning within the compass housing. The orienting arrow is the non-magnetic arrow within the compass housing. The orienting lines are the lines within the compass housing that run parallel to the orienting arrow. Place the compass flat on your palm and your palm in front of your chest. This is the proper compass stance, when traveling. If you're consulting a map, place the map on a flat surface and place the compass on the map to get a more accurate reading. While it might seem confusing that there are two kinds of "North," it's a basic distinction that you can learn quickly, and it's an essential piece of information to learn to use a compass properly. True North or Map North refers to the point at which all longitudinal lines meet on the map, at the North Pole. All maps are laid out the same, with True North at the top of the map. Unfortunately, because of slight variations in the magnetic field, your compass won't point to True North, it'll point to Magnetic North. Magnetic North refers to the tilt of the magnetic field, about eleven degrees from the tilt of the Earth's axis, making the difference between True North and Magnetic North different by as many as 20 degrees in some places. Depending where you are on the surface of the Earth, you'll have to account for the Magnetic shift to get an accurate reading. While the difference may seem incidental, traveling just one degree off for the distance of a mile will have you about 100 feet (30.5m) off track. Think of how off you'll be after ten or twenty miles. It's important to compensate by taking the declination into account.

SUMMARY:
Understand the basic layout of the compass. Hold the compass correctly. Understand the difference between "true" North and "magnetic" North.