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anil replied to the topic The bullet bride .
rambabu wrote:
Jincy Aby wrote:
rambabu wrote:
anil wrote:
rambabu wrote:
Jincy Aby wrote:
The new generation comes with new ideas and tries to make them practical. They always like to do something different that the world never seen before. Here the bride came to the marriage hall by riding a bullet that anybody ever did before. She succeeded to make her marriage a special event.
Such out of the way activities, though are looked down by the elders as bizarre,youngsters get a thrill out of their activities. It's a sense of achievement for them.
If we celebrate any event with new way it will more memorable and exciting that traditional way. Here some person celebrate their birthday by donating blood.
Curiosity makes anybody be it a child or an elder, if something happens in a different way than the usual.Of course celebrating a birthday by organizing Blood donation camp is a noble way of celebrating birthday
Blood donation is a social activity and we can save the life of many diseased people. But the people who donates blood on their birthday seems to be tired because of lack of enough quantity of blood. Therefore, they cannot enjoy their birthday very well. Rest is must for them.
Do you think Pathologist at the Blood Clinic will allow the Donor to donate the Blood, without seeing and checking if the Donor has enough Blood or not ?
It is not that after blood donation some one feel tiredness or weakness. Donating blood is itself is a enjoy, it enjoy of giving. Blood donation also good for our health
9 years ago
anil replied to the topic Places to explore Incredible India.
usha manohar wrote:
anil wrote:
usha manohar wrote:
The youngsters these days are a very smart lot much more intelligent and knowledgeable than most people give them credit for and it is untrue to say that they don't travel nor do they know about our heritage.They are far more adventurous and travel whenever they can in groups and by themselves unlike the old timers who just spit out book knowledge ,refusing to travel for one reason or the other and get first hand experience.Even from smaller towns , we get to see groups of young people exploring places which is something very few people did a few generations ago ! I come across a lot of youngsters in my college and school and at other social groups and majority of them are very independent in their thinking and if you strike the right balance, they too respond positively !
I am agree with you, no doubt present generation is much smart that our generation. But I am not agree with you that old timers just spit out book knowledge. In old time travelling was not so easy like present time. At that time books are major source of information.
True ! Youngsters certainly have an added advantage these days so all the more reason not to underestimate them and their talents , they may not fit the perception of older generations but that is how it is ..
No I am not under estimating new generation, it is much smart and intelligent than our generation, but accept we are also smart and intelligent in our time. books are still useful source of information.
9 years ago
anil replied to the topic Reservations on Caste.
usha manohar wrote:
anil wrote:
Jincy Aby wrote:
MG Singh wrote:
Jincy Aby wrote:
The education and job should be on the basis of merit and not on the basis of caste. Otherwise, talented and capable people cannot reach in deserved positions. Government should take action to stop such unnecessary practices from this society.
Government will not do anything and as a matter of fact they have perpetuated caste reservation for ever. How government will do anything. Our so called reformers like Gandhi and Vivekanada also backed the caste system. So the only hope is a revolution
Like 'green revolution' and 'red revolution, we need to start a 'merit revolution' to stop the reservation system of the government for the scheduled castes. Otherwise, our country won't have any development. India needs people for growth and development. Can we progress, if the government recruit undeserved candidate from the scheduled cast for a particular position?
What you think merit revolution is possible in our country. Here PG and Ph.d are applying for office assistant jobs.
Goes to show how useless our degrees have become...get a seat through reservation and scraping through a degree does not make for quality, I guess such PHDs and PGs are fit for the jobs they are applying for !
No doubt that value of degree decline in these days, but all degrees are not alike. It is not possible for all students to secure 90% in exams. Average students are not getting job because of reservation. More than 50% seats are reserved but any candidate from reserve class secure marks equal to general catigory than he/she is selected in general catageory, mean less seats available for general class candidates.
9 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic Does anyone have any idea how the Gayatri Mantra and other mantras were originally discovered?.
RAMAKRISHNAN. A wrote:
What I have learned from some philosophical books regarding the evolution of mantras is as follows:
A mantra is a sacred word or words discovered by the ancient sages in a state of super-consciousness. Mantras when uttered produce sacred sounds and every sound is responsible for a particular form. In creation, sound precedes form.
Mantras exist both in subtle state and in gross state, depending on the degree of vibration of its sound. Normally, we can hear only gross sounds. But the sages with spiritual practice could hear them or ‘see’ them in their subtle state (and hence sages are called ‘Seers’). In the super-conscious state the sages heard or ‘saw’ these subtle mantras and their meaning had been revealed to them. When they returned to their conscious state, they remembered these mantras and taught to their disciples, insisting them the repetition of mantras so that they can also reach the super-conscious state in which the mantras were revealed.
Well explained dealing in detail, everyThing connected with Gayatri Mantra.. kudos.
9 years ago
RAMAKRISHNAN. A replied to the topic Does anyone have any idea how the Gayatri Mantra and other mantras were originally discovered?.
What I have learned from some philosophical books regarding the evolution of mantras is as follows:
A mantra is a sacred word or words discovered by the ancient sages in a state of super-consciousness. Mantras when uttered produce sacred sounds and every sound is responsible for a particular form. In creation, sound precedes form.
Mantras exist both in subtle state and in gross state, depending on the degree of vibration of its sound. Normally, we can hear only gross sounds. But the sages with spiritual practice could hear them or ‘see’ them in their subtle state (and hence sages are called ‘Seers’). In the super-conscious state the sages heard or ‘saw’ these subtle mantras and their meaning had been revealed to them. When they returned to their conscious state, they remembered these mantras and taught to their disciples, insisting them the repetition of mantras so that they can also reach the super-conscious state in which the mantras were revealed.
9 years ago
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rambabu replied to the topic Does anyone have any idea how the Gayatri Mantra and other mantras were originally discovered?.
Gayatrti is a profound Prayer This prayer has enormous spiritual significance. It is believed that Gayatr Mantra is both a prayer and a mantra.
9 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic The bullet bride .
Jincy Aby wrote:
rambabu wrote:
anil wrote:
rambabu wrote:
Jincy Aby wrote:
The new generation comes with new ideas and tries to make them practical. They always like to do something different that the world never seen before. Here the bride came to the marriage hall by riding a bullet that anybody ever did before. She succeeded to make her marriage a special event.
Such out of the way activities, though are looked down by the elders as bizarre,youngsters get a thrill out of their activities. It's a sense of achievement for them.
If we celebrate any event with new way it will more memorable and exciting that traditional way. Here some person celebrate their birthday by donating blood.
Curiosity makes anybody be it a child or an elder, if something happens in a different way than the usual.Of course celebrating a birthday by organizing Blood donation camp is a noble way of celebrating birthday
Blood donation is a social activity and we can save the life of many diseased people. But the people who donates blood on their birthday seems to be tired because of lack of enough quantity of blood. Therefore, they cannot enjoy their birthday very well. Rest is must for them.
Do you think Pathologist at the Blood Clinic will allow the Donor to donate the Blood, without seeing and checking if the Donor has enough Blood or not ?
9 years ago
Jincy Aby replied to the topic Does anyone have any idea how the Gayatri Mantra and other mantras were originally discovered?.
Gayatri Mantra isone of the oldest and the most powerful mantras in Hindu religion. It gives wisdom to the people and leads them to the right ways. The mantra is also a prayer to the SUN, the source of light and life.
9 years ago
9 years ago
SHANA MARIA VERGHIS replied to the topic Is anyone of you a caregiver? Or do you know someone who is?Has technology been of any use in this regard?.
Jincy Aby wrote:
I am very happy to know that you are a social worker and are interested in care giving and health care sectors. Keep it up. It is not possible for all people. Only the gifted people can involve in such activities. You are a special and gifted person of God and so there is no doubt that you will get so many blessings from God.
Shana sez: That's a very fine thought and thanks for your wishes, but I wish to clarify that I don't think I should take credit for being a social worker. I am certainly no Mother Teresa. I'm mainly a writer and journalist, and I'm interested in various subjects that might seem very different from each other. It just so happens that I am doing this project involving personalised health, and if all works well it will be a national project. It will take a long time and funding and sponsors are required. At the moment its at the very early stages. But I am not the brainchild. I'm using my journalism skills and writer skills and my interest in fellow human beings. I think there are lots of people who are genuine social workers. I have a few in my own family and some friends of mine are. And I know that its often very tiring, thankless work that you should make your vocation if you were born to do it. Frankly for the thought you shared, you should be entitled to the blessings!
9 years ago
9 years ago
SHANA MARIA VERGHIS replied to the topic Is anyone of you a caregiver? Or do you know someone who is?Has technology been of any use in this regard?.
rambabu wrote:
SHANA MARIA VERGHIS wrote:
rambabu wrote:
A care Giver could be a family member or an unskilled person who has basic training in caring for the elderly. A care Giver assists an elderly person in their daily activities like bathing, going to the Toilet, feeding and dressing. Care givers may also assist the aged to drive away loneliness, depression, low self esteem and create a sense of Security in the remaining part of their lives.
I'm not a Care Giver. But visited a few Old Age Homes run by Voluntary Organisations.
I don't think Technology can match with Personal care.
Shana sez: Actually there are a lot of homes where old people are living by themselves, because their kids don't wish to care for them, its out of their own choice, or because the kids are working very far away. Or overseas. So what happens, and I know this because its happened with some of my elderly relations in their late eighties or late seventies, is that they hire a nurse or something. But in some cases those people are not professionally qualified. And are more like domestic workers. Or they might be temparamentally unsuited for the job. Normally, because its a paid job, one cannot expect them to feel extra attached to the client, unless its in their nature to be unconditionally affectionate. Others might exploit or cheat or mistreat their clients, who are dependent on them. In the cases where children are attentive, but owing to their own lifestyles and jobs, cannot be there fulltime, things like Skype have been useful to monitor their condition. But they have to be told to use it, because anyway its user friendly, so if one is not a technophobe it can be done. Moreover, in towns like the ones I am in now, they are developing apps and other mobiles with special single digit numbers that can connect you to a helpline for emergency assistance. If you are alone and having a stroke or something.
In my personal opinion, older people have to be monitored constantly like babies, especially if they are frailer. Because anything can happen. And if you can do this from afar, by getting the person online and seeing their health status etc, or even connecting them to a doctor, who can monitor them from far. It will be for everyone's convenience. The personalised health model is also to make things convenient so that you don't have to queue for a doctor-older people find this particularly strainful. Instead you can get assistance and also reminders about when to take your medicine etc. Ideally, there is nothing like personal assistance, but when its not humanly possible, there are going to be good substitutes.
But you need to know they exist, how and when to use them. And the interfaces will be very user-friendly, so even someone who is not tech-savvy can apply them.
I'm doubtful if a sick and old person can handle the apps. Old age is a stage, where more external assistance is required. This can be achieved only through a dedicated family member or another person who is well versed with the Patient's needs and necessities.
If a patient is in a position to handle Apps on his own, I don't think there is a necessity of any Care Giver.
Shana sez: That's what I'm trying to say. It depends on how adaptable and flexible towards new technologies. I feel its usually designed to make human lives more comfortable and convenient. And each time its being simplified for better use. But if you are 'used to things a certain way', then you might fail to take advantage of the help that is offered right in front of you. Of course in this case it also depends on the person's will. Some very sick, elderly people are still stubborn enough to do things on their own and use help when needed. Others might be just too sick to move without help every minute. Or there might be those who would have used the help but didn't know it existed because they didn't have the info, or access to internet, for instance. And the Internet of Things has a healthcare segment that is being developed for this purpose. You can do further reading if you are interested.
9 years ago
SHANA MARIA VERGHIS replied to the topic Is anyone of you a caregiver? Or do you know someone who is?Has technology been of any use in this regard?.
rambabu wrote:
SHANA MARIA VERGHIS wrote:
rambabu wrote:
A care Giver could be a family member or an unskilled person who has basic training in caring for the elderly. A care Giver assists an elderly person in their daily activities like bathing, going to the Toilet, feeding and dressing. Care givers may also assist the aged to drive away loneliness, depression, low self esteem and create a sense of Security in the remaining part of their lives.
I'm not a Care Giver. But visited a few Old Age Homes run by Voluntary Organisations.
I don't think Technology can match with Personal care.
Shana sez: Actually there are a lot of homes where old people are living by themselves, because their kids don't wish to care for them, its out of their own choice, or because the kids are working very far away. Or overseas. So what happens, and I know this because its happened with some of my elderly relations in their late eighties or late seventies, is that they hire a nurse or something. But in some cases those people are not professionally qualified. And are more like domestic workers. Or they might be temparamentally unsuited for the job. Normally, because its a paid job, one cannot expect them to feel extra attached to the client, unless its in their nature to be unconditionally affectionate. Others might exploit or cheat or mistreat their clients, who are dependent on them. In the cases where children are attentive, but owing to their own lifestyles and jobs, cannot be there fulltime, things like Skype have been useful to monitor their condition. But they have to be told to use it, because anyway its user friendly, so if one is not a technophobe it can be done. Moreover, in towns like the ones I am in now, they are developing apps and other mobiles with special single digit numbers that can connect you to a helpline for emergency assistance. If you are alone and having a stroke or something.
In my personal opinion, older people have to be monitored constantly like babies, especially if they are frailer. Because anything can happen. And if you can do this from afar, by getting the person online and seeing their health status etc, or even connecting them to a doctor, who can monitor them from far. It will be for everyone's convenience. The personalised health model is also to make things convenient so that you don't have to queue for a doctor-older people find this particularly strainful. Instead you can get assistance and also reminders about when to take your medicine etc. Ideally, there is nothing like personal assistance, but when its not humanly possible, there are going to be good substitutes.
But you need to know they exist, how and when to use them. And the interfaces will be very user-friendly, so even someone who is not tech-savvy can apply them.
I'm doubtful if a sick and old person can handle the apps. Old age is a stage, where more external assistance is required. This can be achieved only through a dedicated family member or another person who is well versed with the Patient's needs and necessities.
If a patient is in a position to handle Apps on his own, I don't think there is a necessity of any Care Giver.
Shana sez: That's what I'm trying to say. It depends on how adaptable and flexible towards new technologies. I feel its usually designed to make human lives more comfortable and convenient. And each time its being simplified for better use. But if you are 'used to things a certain way', then you might fail to take advantage of the help that is offered right in front of you. Of course in this case it also depends on the person's will. Some very sick, elderly people are still stubborn enough to do things on their own and use help when needed. Others might be just too sick to move without help every minute. Or there might be those who would have used the help but didn't know it existed because they didn't have the info, or access to internet, for instance. And the Internet of Things has a healthcare segment that is being developed for this purpose. You can do further reading if you are interested.
9 years ago
Jincy Aby liked the topic Does anyone have any idea how the Gayatri Mantra and other mantras were originally discovered?.
It might help if some of your anscestors were priests I suppose. And you're into the scriptures etc. Unless history has turned the oriiginal memories into myth making machines
9 years ago
anil replied to the topic The bullet bride .
rambabu wrote:
Jincy Aby wrote:
rambabu wrote:
anil wrote:
rambabu wrote:
Jincy Aby wrote:
The new generation comes with new ideas and tries to make them practical. They always like to do something different that the world never seen before. Here the bride came to the marriage hall by riding a bullet that anybody ever did before. She succeeded to make her marriage a special event.
Such out of the way activities, though are looked down by the elders as bizarre,youngsters get a thrill out of their activities. It's a sense of achievement for them.
If we celebrate any event with new way it will more memorable and exciting that traditional way. Here some person celebrate their birthday by donating blood.
Curiosity makes anybody be it a child or an elder, if something happens in a different way than the usual.Of course celebrating a birthday by organizing Blood donation camp is a noble way of celebrating birthday
Blood donation is a social activity and we can save the life of many diseased people. But the people who donates blood on their birthday seems to be tired because of lack of enough quantity of blood. Therefore, they cannot enjoy their birthday very well. Rest is must for them.
Do you think Pathologist at the Blood Clinic will allow the Donor to donate the Blood, without seeing and checking if the Donor has enough Blood or not ?
It is not that after blood donation some one feel tiredness or weakness. Donating blood is itself is a enjoy, it enjoy of giving. Blood donation also good for our health
9 years ago
anil replied to the topic Places to explore Incredible India.
usha manohar wrote:
anil wrote:
usha manohar wrote:
The youngsters these days are a very smart lot much more intelligent and knowledgeable than most people give them credit for and it is untrue to say that they don't travel nor do they know about our heritage.They are far more adventurous and travel whenever they can in groups and by themselves unlike the old timers who just spit out book knowledge ,refusing to travel for one reason or the other and get first hand experience.Even from smaller towns , we get to see groups of young people exploring places which is something very few people did a few generations ago ! I come across a lot of youngsters in my college and school and at other social groups and majority of them are very independent in their thinking and if you strike the right balance, they too respond positively !
I am agree with you, no doubt present generation is much smart that our generation. But I am not agree with you that old timers just spit out book knowledge. In old time travelling was not so easy like present time. At that time books are major source of information.
True ! Youngsters certainly have an added advantage these days so all the more reason not to underestimate them and their talents , they may not fit the perception of older generations but that is how it is ..
No I am not under estimating new generation, it is much smart and intelligent than our generation, but accept we are also smart and intelligent in our time. books are still useful source of information.
9 years ago
anil replied to the topic Reservations on Caste.
usha manohar wrote:
anil wrote:
Jincy Aby wrote:
MG Singh wrote:
Jincy Aby wrote:
The education and job should be on the basis of merit and not on the basis of caste. Otherwise, talented and capable people cannot reach in deserved positions. Government should take action to stop such unnecessary practices from this society.
Government will not do anything and as a matter of fact they have perpetuated caste reservation for ever. How government will do anything. Our so called reformers like Gandhi and Vivekanada also backed the caste system. So the only hope is a revolution
Like 'green revolution' and 'red revolution, we need to start a 'merit revolution' to stop the reservation system of the government for the scheduled castes. Otherwise, our country won't have any development. India needs people for growth and development. Can we progress, if the government recruit undeserved candidate from the scheduled cast for a particular position?
What you think merit revolution is possible in our country. Here PG and Ph.d are applying for office assistant jobs.
Goes to show how useless our degrees have become...get a seat through reservation and scraping through a degree does not make for quality, I guess such PHDs and PGs are fit for the jobs they are applying for !
No doubt that value of degree decline in these days, but all degrees are not alike. It is not possible for all students to secure 90% in exams. Average students are not getting job because of reservation. More than 50% seats are reserved but any candidate from reserve class secure marks equal to general catigory than he/she is selected in general catageory, mean less seats available for general class candidates.
9 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic Does anyone have any idea how the Gayatri Mantra and other mantras were originally discovered?.
RAMAKRISHNAN. A wrote:
What I have learned from some philosophical books regarding the evolution of mantras is as follows:
A mantra is a sacred word or words discovered by the ancient sages in a state of super-consciousness. Mantras when uttered produce sacred sounds and every sound is responsible for a particular form. In creation, sound precedes form.
Mantras exist both in subtle state and in gross state, depending on the degree of vibration of its sound. Normally, we can hear only gross sounds. But the sages with spiritual practice could hear them or ‘see’ them in their subtle state (and hence sages are called ‘Seers’). In the super-conscious state the sages heard or ‘saw’ these subtle mantras and their meaning had been revealed to them. When they returned to their conscious state, they remembered these mantras and taught to their disciples, insisting them the repetition of mantras so that they can also reach the super-conscious state in which the mantras were revealed.
Well explained dealing in detail, everyThing connected with Gayatri Mantra.. kudos.
9 years ago
RAMAKRISHNAN. A replied to the topic Does anyone have any idea how the Gayatri Mantra and other mantras were originally discovered?.
What I have learned from some philosophical books regarding the evolution of mantras is as follows:
A mantra is a sacred word or words discovered by the ancient sages in a state of super-consciousness. Mantras when uttered produce sacred sounds and every sound is responsible for a particular form. In creation, sound precedes form.
Mantras exist both in subtle state and in gross state, depending on the degree of vibration of its sound. Normally, we can hear only gross sounds. But the sages with spiritual practice could hear them or ‘see’ them in their subtle state (and hence sages are called ‘Seers’). In the super-conscious state the sages heard or ‘saw’ these subtle mantras and their meaning had been revealed to them. When they returned to their conscious state, they remembered these mantras and taught to their disciples, insisting them the repetition of mantras so that they can also reach the super-conscious state in which the mantras were revealed.
9 years ago
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rambabu replied to the topic Does anyone have any idea how the Gayatri Mantra and other mantras were originally discovered?.
Gayatrti is a profound Prayer This prayer has enormous spiritual significance. It is believed that Gayatr Mantra is both a prayer and a mantra.
9 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic The bullet bride .
Jincy Aby wrote:
rambabu wrote:
anil wrote:
rambabu wrote:
Jincy Aby wrote:
The new generation comes with new ideas and tries to make them practical. They always like to do something different that the world never seen before. Here the bride came to the marriage hall by riding a bullet that anybody ever did before. She succeeded to make her marriage a special event.
Such out of the way activities, though are looked down by the elders as bizarre,youngsters get a thrill out of their activities. It's a sense of achievement for them.
If we celebrate any event with new way it will more memorable and exciting that traditional way. Here some person celebrate their birthday by donating blood.
Curiosity makes anybody be it a child or an elder, if something happens in a different way than the usual.Of course celebrating a birthday by organizing Blood donation camp is a noble way of celebrating birthday
Blood donation is a social activity and we can save the life of many diseased people. But the people who donates blood on their birthday seems to be tired because of lack of enough quantity of blood. Therefore, they cannot enjoy their birthday very well. Rest is must for them.
Do you think Pathologist at the Blood Clinic will allow the Donor to donate the Blood, without seeing and checking if the Donor has enough Blood or not ?
9 years ago
Jincy Aby replied to the topic Does anyone have any idea how the Gayatri Mantra and other mantras were originally discovered?.
Gayatri Mantra isone of the oldest and the most powerful mantras in Hindu religion. It gives wisdom to the people and leads them to the right ways. The mantra is also a prayer to the SUN, the source of light and life.
9 years ago
9 years ago
SHANA MARIA VERGHIS replied to the topic Is anyone of you a caregiver? Or do you know someone who is?Has technology been of any use in this regard?.
Jincy Aby wrote:
I am very happy to know that you are a social worker and are interested in care giving and health care sectors. Keep it up. It is not possible for all people. Only the gifted people can involve in such activities. You are a special and gifted person of God and so there is no doubt that you will get so many blessings from God.
Shana sez: That's a very fine thought and thanks for your wishes, but I wish to clarify that I don't think I should take credit for being a social worker. I am certainly no Mother Teresa. I'm mainly a writer and journalist, and I'm interested in various subjects that might seem very different from each other. It just so happens that I am doing this project involving personalised health, and if all works well it will be a national project. It will take a long time and funding and sponsors are required. At the moment its at the very early stages. But I am not the brainchild. I'm using my journalism skills and writer skills and my interest in fellow human beings. I think there are lots of people who are genuine social workers. I have a few in my own family and some friends of mine are. And I know that its often very tiring, thankless work that you should make your vocation if you were born to do it. Frankly for the thought you shared, you should be entitled to the blessings!
9 years ago
9 years ago
SHANA MARIA VERGHIS replied to the topic Is anyone of you a caregiver? Or do you know someone who is?Has technology been of any use in this regard?.
rambabu wrote:
SHANA MARIA VERGHIS wrote:
rambabu wrote:
A care Giver could be a family member or an unskilled person who has basic training in caring for the elderly. A care Giver assists an elderly person in their daily activities like bathing, going to the Toilet, feeding and dressing. Care givers may also assist the aged to drive away loneliness, depression, low self esteem and create a sense of Security in the remaining part of their lives.
I'm not a Care Giver. But visited a few Old Age Homes run by Voluntary Organisations.
I don't think Technology can match with Personal care.
Shana sez: Actually there are a lot of homes where old people are living by themselves, because their kids don't wish to care for them, its out of their own choice, or because the kids are working very far away. Or overseas. So what happens, and I know this because its happened with some of my elderly relations in their late eighties or late seventies, is that they hire a nurse or something. But in some cases those people are not professionally qualified. And are more like domestic workers. Or they might be temparamentally unsuited for the job. Normally, because its a paid job, one cannot expect them to feel extra attached to the client, unless its in their nature to be unconditionally affectionate. Others might exploit or cheat or mistreat their clients, who are dependent on them. In the cases where children are attentive, but owing to their own lifestyles and jobs, cannot be there fulltime, things like Skype have been useful to monitor their condition. But they have to be told to use it, because anyway its user friendly, so if one is not a technophobe it can be done. Moreover, in towns like the ones I am in now, they are developing apps and other mobiles with special single digit numbers that can connect you to a helpline for emergency assistance. If you are alone and having a stroke or something.
In my personal opinion, older people have to be monitored constantly like babies, especially if they are frailer. Because anything can happen. And if you can do this from afar, by getting the person online and seeing their health status etc, or even connecting them to a doctor, who can monitor them from far. It will be for everyone's convenience. The personalised health model is also to make things convenient so that you don't have to queue for a doctor-older people find this particularly strainful. Instead you can get assistance and also reminders about when to take your medicine etc. Ideally, there is nothing like personal assistance, but when its not humanly possible, there are going to be good substitutes.
But you need to know they exist, how and when to use them. And the interfaces will be very user-friendly, so even someone who is not tech-savvy can apply them.
I'm doubtful if a sick and old person can handle the apps. Old age is a stage, where more external assistance is required. This can be achieved only through a dedicated family member or another person who is well versed with the Patient's needs and necessities.
If a patient is in a position to handle Apps on his own, I don't think there is a necessity of any Care Giver.
Shana sez: That's what I'm trying to say. It depends on how adaptable and flexible towards new technologies. I feel its usually designed to make human lives more comfortable and convenient. And each time its being simplified for better use. But if you are 'used to things a certain way', then you might fail to take advantage of the help that is offered right in front of you. Of course in this case it also depends on the person's will. Some very sick, elderly people are still stubborn enough to do things on their own and use help when needed. Others might be just too sick to move without help every minute. Or there might be those who would have used the help but didn't know it existed because they didn't have the info, or access to internet, for instance. And the Internet of Things has a healthcare segment that is being developed for this purpose. You can do further reading if you are interested.
9 years ago
SHANA MARIA VERGHIS replied to the topic Is anyone of you a caregiver? Or do you know someone who is?Has technology been of any use in this regard?.
rambabu wrote:
SHANA MARIA VERGHIS wrote:
rambabu wrote:
A care Giver could be a family member or an unskilled person who has basic training in caring for the elderly. A care Giver assists an elderly person in their daily activities like bathing, going to the Toilet, feeding and dressing. Care givers may also assist the aged to drive away loneliness, depression, low self esteem and create a sense of Security in the remaining part of their lives.
I'm not a Care Giver. But visited a few Old Age Homes run by Voluntary Organisations.
I don't think Technology can match with Personal care.
Shana sez: Actually there are a lot of homes where old people are living by themselves, because their kids don't wish to care for them, its out of their own choice, or because the kids are working very far away. Or overseas. So what happens, and I know this because its happened with some of my elderly relations in their late eighties or late seventies, is that they hire a nurse or something. But in some cases those people are not professionally qualified. And are more like domestic workers. Or they might be temparamentally unsuited for the job. Normally, because its a paid job, one cannot expect them to feel extra attached to the client, unless its in their nature to be unconditionally affectionate. Others might exploit or cheat or mistreat their clients, who are dependent on them. In the cases where children are attentive, but owing to their own lifestyles and jobs, cannot be there fulltime, things like Skype have been useful to monitor their condition. But they have to be told to use it, because anyway its user friendly, so if one is not a technophobe it can be done. Moreover, in towns like the ones I am in now, they are developing apps and other mobiles with special single digit numbers that can connect you to a helpline for emergency assistance. If you are alone and having a stroke or something.
In my personal opinion, older people have to be monitored constantly like babies, especially if they are frailer. Because anything can happen. And if you can do this from afar, by getting the person online and seeing their health status etc, or even connecting them to a doctor, who can monitor them from far. It will be for everyone's convenience. The personalised health model is also to make things convenient so that you don't have to queue for a doctor-older people find this particularly strainful. Instead you can get assistance and also reminders about when to take your medicine etc. Ideally, there is nothing like personal assistance, but when its not humanly possible, there are going to be good substitutes.
But you need to know they exist, how and when to use them. And the interfaces will be very user-friendly, so even someone who is not tech-savvy can apply them.
I'm doubtful if a sick and old person can handle the apps. Old age is a stage, where more external assistance is required. This can be achieved only through a dedicated family member or another person who is well versed with the Patient's needs and necessities.
If a patient is in a position to handle Apps on his own, I don't think there is a necessity of any Care Giver.
Shana sez: That's what I'm trying to say. It depends on how adaptable and flexible towards new technologies. I feel its usually designed to make human lives more comfortable and convenient. And each time its being simplified for better use. But if you are 'used to things a certain way', then you might fail to take advantage of the help that is offered right in front of you. Of course in this case it also depends on the person's will. Some very sick, elderly people are still stubborn enough to do things on their own and use help when needed. Others might be just too sick to move without help every minute. Or there might be those who would have used the help but didn't know it existed because they didn't have the info, or access to internet, for instance. And the Internet of Things has a healthcare segment that is being developed for this purpose. You can do further reading if you are interested.
9 years ago
Jincy Aby liked the topic Does anyone have any idea how the Gayatri Mantra and other mantras were originally discovered?.
It might help if some of your anscestors were priests I suppose. And you're into the scriptures etc. Unless history has turned the oriiginal memories into myth making machines
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