Free consultations for those in need of care in Weiden in November

Free consultations for those in need of care in Weiden in November

What's new in Weiden? The month of November brings exciting offers for those in need of care and people with disabilities. The senior citizen center in the “Neue Mitte” district center invites you to free advice and information sessions on November 4th and 18th. These take place on the upper floor of the barrier-free building at Am Stockerhutpark 1. Consultations are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., but are subject to change. During this time, experienced advisors are available to provide useful information on various topics such as help with care, outpatient support and applications.

If you can't come by in person, you don't have to miss out on help: telephone consultations are still offered. Anyone interested can find out more by calling 09 41 / 91 00 – 21 14 (Mr. Gauglitz) or 09 41 / 91 00 – 21 52 (appointment coordination). You can also contact us directly via email beratungsstelle@bezirk-oberpfalz.de possible.

Rust Removal Tips

But the focus is not only on social inclusion, the care of everyday objects such as bicycles is also important. Rust in particular can be an unpleasant problem here. Bicycles that become rusty due to moisture and lack of care suffer from problems such as sticking gears and frozen handlebars. There are various methods you can use to get a rusty bike back on the road.

Small rust spots can usually be quickly removed with steel wool or aluminum foil. For more severe rust, we recommend using household products such as baking soda, vinegar or lemon, or even applying an anti-rust agent. Here are some targeted steps to remove rust from different parts of the wheel:

• Fahrradfelgen und Speichen: Mit Stahlwolle oder Aluminiumfolie bearbeiten, warmes Seifenwasser zur Reinigung nutzen.
• Kette: Kassette abnehmen, mit Essig oder Entfetter reinigen.
• Rahmen: Mit einer Mischung aus Essig und Salz den Rost loswerden.
• Lenker: Sauber machen mit Seifenwasser und einer Backpulverpaste.
• Gangschaltung: Aluminiumfolie in Essig getränkt verwenden, um Rost zu entfernen.

To prevent rust in the future, it is recommended to regularly spray the bicycle parts with an anti-corrosion agent such as WD-40 and store the bicycle in a dry place.

Digital tools for translations

Another issue that should not be forgotten is the language barrier. The Google Translator is a practical app that overcomes language barriers in no time. It supports translations between up to 249 languages ​​and offers features such as text translation, offline translation and camera translation. Those times when you had to struggle with difficulty understanding are a thing of the past. The app can also understand spoken language and translate it in real time, making it an essential tool for many.

Finally, both social offers and practical tips for everyday life make it clear that Weiden is a city in which everyone is well looked after. Whether in contact with the nursing service or repairing your own bike - there are numerous ways to find support and overcome challenges.