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Advance care
Sep 27, 2011 11:54 AM
Tongue-tie is also called Ankyloglossia.
Ankyloglossia can be classified as grade I, II, III and in extreme cases as grade IV.
The speech production and quality for different sounds we make depends upon the normal anatomical and physiological functions of the Central Nervous System, Larynx (voice box) and upper Aero-digestive Tract.
• Lips
• Teeth
• Tongue
• Palate
• Pharynx
• Normal function of the nose
• Nasopharynx
Tongue
The tongue plays a major role in the production of different sounds we make. For example, each sound we make the tongue moves around in the oral cavity to produce an appropriate sound for that given occasion, under the command of central nervous system (speech center).
Mobility of the tongue (glosso)
The mobility of the tongue (glosso) and the different sounds can be classified as:
• Glosso-labial :lips
• Glosso-dental :teeth
• Glosso-palatel :roof of mouth
• Glosso-pharyngeal :throat
• Glosso-uvulo-rhino :uvula and nose
• Any nasal obstruc ...more
Mar 17, 2011 10:35 AM
What is Volunteerism? It is the willingness of the people to work on behalf of others without any expectation of monetary or other tangible gain and to do that in a way that is not demeaning and condescending. It is a broad definition and encompasses wide range of activities from the mundane, such as giving direction to lost visitors, to much more involved and complex activities, such as a search-and-rescue mission in major disasters. Altruism is defined as the selfless concern for the welfare of others.
Asian Indians in general, whether residing in India or those of us who have settled in USA, are charitable and are willing to help others. However the nature of our generosity is typically spontaneous and not pre-planned, and we tend to be more generous with our time and money when it relates to religious matters. As a group, our participation in other humanitarian projects is limited.
What are the different ways to volunteer? You can do community work at different levels: he ...more
Mar 17, 2011 10:33 AM
What a great opportunity for us—the Indian Community in Middle Tennessee—to get together and promote volunteerism and display a sense of loyalty and responsibility in making Middle Tennessee the most prepared and the safest place in the country.
What an opportunity to be a part of one of the greatest humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross! (ARC)
Yes! We can and we should form the Indian Community Red Cross Club (ICRCC), and we should train, empower, and prepare our community with life-saving training from the American Red Cross. When we come together for a common cause, we become part of something bigger than all of us!
Why the American Red Cross?
The American Red Cross is where people mobilize to help their neighbors—down the street, across the country, and around the world—when the unexpected or the unimaginable happens. The ARC’s mission is to provide relief for the victims of disasters and help people prepare for and respond to emergencies ranging from house fir ...more
Mar 17, 2011 10:30 AM
Disasters usually strike suddenly with very little time for us to react. Thus, the more prepared we are, the better we can minimize emotional trauma and physical losses. Disasters disrupt thousands of lives every year and have lasting effects on both people and property. Adhering to the guidelines of APAD is helpful:
• Awareness: Awareness of and education about types of disasters and their impact.
• Preparedness: Preparing disaster plans and disaster kits and holding frequent drills to practice prompt and smooth response. Preparedness will also prevent some disasters.
• Action: Acting swiftly and effectively when disaster strikes.
• Debriefing: Following emergencies, hold debriefing sessions for all involved in order improve preparedness for future events.
Preparing for disaster is a team effort, and planning is carried out at multiple levels: the personal home and family level; the local neighborhood (including home owners association) level; the citywide level; and at the ...more
Aug 06, 2009 12:56 AM
ARE YOU PREPARED?
(Series of articles will be written on this topic. The first in this series is an overview and will elaborate the preparedness for the golden years –end of life- years.)
Having read the title, your first question may be “Prepared for what?” When we, the Indian community, first arrived in this country, we were young and robust and long-term planning was not our priority. Like most young people, we thought we would never get critically ill; indeed, we thought we would never die. Our finances were simple and our estates were meager. We were busy adjusting to the cultural shock, working overtime and raising young children. Our record keeping was often rudimentary at best.
Little did we realize that quickly--within ten or twenty years--our finances would become more complex. Now, many of us are faced with some or all of the following facts: Our families are grown; some of us are experiencing health, emotional and relationship problems. Our estates have grown and we ...more
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