How to be prepared for a medical emergency

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Life is unpredictable. Nothing can be taken for granted and least of all – one’s health. Though maintaining a healthy lifestyle and getting regular health check-ups will go a long way in preventing emergency situations, sometimes one just can’t be prepared enough. Here’s what you can do to be prepared well enough when faced with medical emergencies: a) First-aid box – the best thing to have handy when faced with situations involving wounds, burns, cuts etc, whether it’s at home or office. A basic first aid box must contain an antiseptic solution, burnol, sterile cotton, gauze , adhesive medicated plasters,…... Read More

A new year gift for senior citizens soon

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KOCHI: Police will soon launch a programme to ensure the security of senior citizens, who are staying alone in the city. Each senior citizen will be given a 'patta' book and a policeman, visiting their homes once a week, will record his remarks and the details of the visit. City police decided to expedite the implementation of the senior citizen protection scheme after a 75-year-old woman was robbed at knife-point by two thieves at her residence on November 13, 2011. During the initial stage, city police will implement the patta book system in 50 homes under the central police station…... Read More

Cup of Coffee on the wall

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A CUP OF COFFEE ON THE WALL ===================== I sat with my friend in a well-known coffee shop in a neighboring town of Venice, the city of lights and water. As we enjoyed our coffee, a man entered and sat on an empty table beside us. He called the waiter and placed his order saying, Two cups of coffee, one of them there on the wall. We heard this order with rather interest and observed that he was served with one cup of coffee but he paid for two. As soon as he left, the waiter pasted a piece of…... Read More

Elderly Women killed

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An 80-year old widow was found murdered in a suspected robbery at her home in Outer Delhi’s Narela on Thursday morning, police said. A case of murder has been registered at Narela police station. Police said they received a call around 9.30 am from the neighbour of Shanti Devi, who has been living alone for the past nine years since her husband’s death. “Her neighbours and relatives found her unconscious on the floor and noticed that her gold ornaments, including a nose ring, earrings and a gold pendant, were missing. They immediately called police. We are probing the robbery angle,…... Read More

Aged Couple Murdered!

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In a gruesome incident, an old couple – D.K. Murthy Chetty, 70, and Ramadevi, 65 – was brutally murdered at their house in Gajjalavaripalle village of Chowdepalle mandal in the early hours of Monday. The couple had been living in the village since two decades, and their three daughters were married a decade ago. Murthy Chetty runs a fair price shop at Kolimpalle village in the same mandal. He also has a money lending and pawn brokering business. Going by the scene of the murder, the police said that the culprits could have thoroughly watched the couple for a long…... Read More

Why Do We Fall And How To Avoid Falling

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The Fall Itself Several factors can lead to a fall. Loss of footing or traction is a common cause of falls. Loss of footing occurs when there is less than total contact between one's foot and the ground or floor. Loss of traction occurs when one's feet slip on wet or slippery ground or floor. Other examples of loss of traction include tripping, especially over uneven surfaces such as sidewalks, curbs, or floor elevations that result from carpeting, risers, or scatter rugs. Loss of footing also happens from using household items intended for other purposes – for example, climbing on…... Read More