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Jincy Aby 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?.
RAMAKRISHNAN. A wrote:
I know one of my online friends from Kerala. Her mother in law has Parkinson’s and dementia. Father in Law has the problems of old age. Both of them need care every moment. She is a dedicated women and a sincere caregiver. With prayer in heart, she accumulates strength and patience and cares her in-laws sincerely. She admits that it is a very difficult job. Her problem is that her relatives are not helpful but always try to find fault on what she has been doing. Here, what she needs is physical help and support from her dear ones. Here technology has no relevance.
And I am sure that in the remote villages of our country, there are many such caregivers dedicated their lives, serving their aged parents and grandparents, but unknown to the external world. Online monitoring of old people is a good concept which will definitely save them from some emergency situations. But, I think it is more feasible in cities rather than villages. But still, we cannot leave the old people alone at home without the protection of a physical caregiver, irrespective of whether he is attached or hired.
There are some dedicated women who look after their in-laws without any fault. They are broad minded and so they sacrifice their life for family members. They give least importance to their own dreams and spend their time for others. Here I can proudly say that my mother also has such qualities. She spend her time for giving proper care to all the members of the family.
9 years ago
Jincy Aby liked a reply 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?.
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Jincy Aby liked a reply 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?.
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Jincy Aby liked a reply 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?.
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Jincy Aby liked the topic Is anyone of you a caregiver? Or do you know someone who is?Has technology been of any use in this regard?.
There was a schoolgirl in North Kerala who was taking care of two bedridden parents by herself. She had to get water from the river each day, bringing the bucket alone. So she developed a trolley system, and got an innovation award for it. Do you know of similar stories that are probably not mentioned on the Web? And also those involving technology, because I"m assisting in a project thats related to personalised healthcare using apps and the internet. It's part of a new thing called Industry 4.0. It's already begun and is going to affect manufacturing sector and other industries. I'm sure you are already familar with it, because a lot of the tech giants like Microsoft, HP etc are already involved. Basically its about connecting thousands of objects to your mobile phone. I'm specifically interested in care-giving and healthcare sectors.
9 years ago
Jincy Aby 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?.
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.
9 years ago
RAMAKRISHNAN. A 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?.
I know one of my online friends from Kerala. Her mother in law has Parkinson’s and dementia. Father in Law has the problems of old age. Both of them need care every moment. She is a dedicated women and a sincere caregiver. With prayer in heart, she accumulates strength and patience and cares her in-laws sincerely. She admits that it is a very difficult job. Her problem is that her relatives are not helpful but always try to find fault on what she has been doing. Here, what she needs is physical help and support from her dear ones. Here technology has no relevance.
And I am sure that in the remote villages of our country, there are many such caregivers dedicated their lives, serving their aged parents and grandparents, but unknown to the external world. Online monitoring of old people is a good concept which will definitely save them from some emergency situations. But, I think it is more feasible in cities rather than villages. But still, we cannot leave the old people alone at home without the protection of a physical caregiver, irrespective of whether he is attached or hired.
9 years ago
Jincy Aby replied to the topic The bullet bride .
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.
9 years ago
SHANA MARIA VERGHIS said thank you to suni51 for his/her reply to the topic Does anyone have any idea how the Gayatri Mantra and other mantras were originally discovered?.
SHANA MARIA VERGHIS wrote:
Babu saroj wrote:
well i don't know actually who discovered the gayatri mantra and mantras. but i know that gayatri mantra is from vedas. i guess i am not exactly sure but i think the gayatri mantra was discovered by Brahmarshi Vishvamitra.
Shana sez: Actually I'm looking for hard to get more detailed information, about how mantras evolved. How did someone find out that sound vibration can affect manifestations in reality?
I guess the link provided here will solve your problem to some extent
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vishvamitra
9 years ago
rambabu 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?.
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.
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:
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.
9 years ago
rambabu liked the topic Is anyone of you a caregiver? Or do you know someone who is?Has technology been of any use in this regard?.
There was a schoolgirl in North Kerala who was taking care of two bedridden parents by herself. She had to get water from the river each day, bringing the bucket alone. So she developed a trolley system, and got an innovation award for it. Do you know of similar stories that are probably not mentioned on the Web? And also those involving technology, because I"m assisting in a project thats related to personalised healthcare using apps and the internet. It's part of a new thing called Industry 4.0. It's already begun and is going to affect manufacturing sector and other industries. I'm sure you are already familar with it, because a lot of the tech giants like Microsoft, HP etc are already involved. Basically its about connecting thousands of objects to your mobile phone. I'm specifically interested in care-giving and healthcare sectors.
9 years ago
rambabu 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?.
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.
9 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic Does anyone have any idea how the Gayatri Mantra and other mantras were originally discovered?.
Gayatri Mantra is a highly revered Mantra from the Vedas. Like all Vedic mantras, the Gayatri Mantra is neither authored nor discovered.. These mantras are believed to have been revealed to Brahmarshi Viswamitra.The recitation of Gayatri mantra is preceded by OM. Om is also known as the Primordial sound from which the entire Universe is created.
OM or AUM, while chanting will create Vibrations which leads to Peace of Mind.
9 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic The bullet bride .
The Bride did not escape. Rather she arrived at the Kalyan Mandap riding a Bullet Bike.
9 years ago
suni51 liked a reply 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?.
9 years ago
Jincy Aby liked a reply to the topic Does anyone have any idea how the Gayatri Mantra and other mantras were originally discovered?.
9 years ago
Jincy Aby liked a reply to the topic Does anyone have any idea how the Gayatri Mantra and other mantras were originally discovered?.
9 years ago
Jincy Aby 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?.
RAMAKRISHNAN. A wrote:
I know one of my online friends from Kerala. Her mother in law has Parkinson’s and dementia. Father in Law has the problems of old age. Both of them need care every moment. She is a dedicated women and a sincere caregiver. With prayer in heart, she accumulates strength and patience and cares her in-laws sincerely. She admits that it is a very difficult job. Her problem is that her relatives are not helpful but always try to find fault on what she has been doing. Here, what she needs is physical help and support from her dear ones. Here technology has no relevance.
And I am sure that in the remote villages of our country, there are many such caregivers dedicated their lives, serving their aged parents and grandparents, but unknown to the external world. Online monitoring of old people is a good concept which will definitely save them from some emergency situations. But, I think it is more feasible in cities rather than villages. But still, we cannot leave the old people alone at home without the protection of a physical caregiver, irrespective of whether he is attached or hired.
There are some dedicated women who look after their in-laws without any fault. They are broad minded and so they sacrifice their life for family members. They give least importance to their own dreams and spend their time for others. Here I can proudly say that my mother also has such qualities. She spend her time for giving proper care to all the members of the family.
9 years ago
Jincy Aby liked a reply 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?.
9 years ago
Jincy Aby liked a reply 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?.
9 years ago
Jincy Aby liked a reply 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?.
9 years ago
Jincy Aby liked the topic Is anyone of you a caregiver? Or do you know someone who is?Has technology been of any use in this regard?.
There was a schoolgirl in North Kerala who was taking care of two bedridden parents by herself. She had to get water from the river each day, bringing the bucket alone. So she developed a trolley system, and got an innovation award for it. Do you know of similar stories that are probably not mentioned on the Web? And also those involving technology, because I"m assisting in a project thats related to personalised healthcare using apps and the internet. It's part of a new thing called Industry 4.0. It's already begun and is going to affect manufacturing sector and other industries. I'm sure you are already familar with it, because a lot of the tech giants like Microsoft, HP etc are already involved. Basically its about connecting thousands of objects to your mobile phone. I'm specifically interested in care-giving and healthcare sectors.
9 years ago
Jincy Aby 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?.
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.
9 years ago
RAMAKRISHNAN. A 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?.
I know one of my online friends from Kerala. Her mother in law has Parkinson’s and dementia. Father in Law has the problems of old age. Both of them need care every moment. She is a dedicated women and a sincere caregiver. With prayer in heart, she accumulates strength and patience and cares her in-laws sincerely. She admits that it is a very difficult job. Her problem is that her relatives are not helpful but always try to find fault on what she has been doing. Here, what she needs is physical help and support from her dear ones. Here technology has no relevance.
And I am sure that in the remote villages of our country, there are many such caregivers dedicated their lives, serving their aged parents and grandparents, but unknown to the external world. Online monitoring of old people is a good concept which will definitely save them from some emergency situations. But, I think it is more feasible in cities rather than villages. But still, we cannot leave the old people alone at home without the protection of a physical caregiver, irrespective of whether he is attached or hired.
9 years ago
Jincy Aby replied to the topic The bullet bride .
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.
9 years ago
SHANA MARIA VERGHIS said thank you to suni51 for his/her reply to the topic Does anyone have any idea how the Gayatri Mantra and other mantras were originally discovered?.
SHANA MARIA VERGHIS wrote:
Babu saroj wrote:
well i don't know actually who discovered the gayatri mantra and mantras. but i know that gayatri mantra is from vedas. i guess i am not exactly sure but i think the gayatri mantra was discovered by Brahmarshi Vishvamitra.
Shana sez: Actually I'm looking for hard to get more detailed information, about how mantras evolved. How did someone find out that sound vibration can affect manifestations in reality?
I guess the link provided here will solve your problem to some extent
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vishvamitra
9 years ago
rambabu 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?.
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.
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:
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.
9 years ago
rambabu liked the topic Is anyone of you a caregiver? Or do you know someone who is?Has technology been of any use in this regard?.
There was a schoolgirl in North Kerala who was taking care of two bedridden parents by herself. She had to get water from the river each day, bringing the bucket alone. So she developed a trolley system, and got an innovation award for it. Do you know of similar stories that are probably not mentioned on the Web? And also those involving technology, because I"m assisting in a project thats related to personalised healthcare using apps and the internet. It's part of a new thing called Industry 4.0. It's already begun and is going to affect manufacturing sector and other industries. I'm sure you are already familar with it, because a lot of the tech giants like Microsoft, HP etc are already involved. Basically its about connecting thousands of objects to your mobile phone. I'm specifically interested in care-giving and healthcare sectors.
9 years ago
rambabu 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?.
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.
9 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic Does anyone have any idea how the Gayatri Mantra and other mantras were originally discovered?.
Gayatri Mantra is a highly revered Mantra from the Vedas. Like all Vedic mantras, the Gayatri Mantra is neither authored nor discovered.. These mantras are believed to have been revealed to Brahmarshi Viswamitra.The recitation of Gayatri mantra is preceded by OM. Om is also known as the Primordial sound from which the entire Universe is created.
OM or AUM, while chanting will create Vibrations which leads to Peace of Mind.
9 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic The bullet bride .
The Bride did not escape. Rather she arrived at the Kalyan Mandap riding a Bullet Bike.
9 years ago
suni51 liked a reply 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?.
9 years ago