Womens Safety – Home Patient Monitoring Your Eldery Parents

Home Patient Monitoring Your Eldery Parents

You are able to monitor your home patient or elderly parents even if you travel or reside in another state. Elderly parent or patient home monitoring is a must if you have anyone living in your home that needs care and monitoring but you can not always be there. The economical solution is a modular all-in-one home monitoring camera system for keeping in touch with your special patient. You are now able to monitor loved ones suffering from Alzheimer’s and/or Dementia from your laptop or cell phone. Patient home monitoring is affordable, simple to setup and easy-to-use. The home monitoring camera system is revolutionizing the way at-home caregivers and grown children with parents suffering aging related disorders deal with safety, security and quality of life issues everyday.

Through a simple setup of wireless sensors, video cameras, and power controllers. Caregivers gain the freedom and peace of mind knowing that their loved ones are safe, even when they cannot be there. Caregivers are automatically notified on their mobile phone or PC if their loved one is wandering outside of a safe zone, using dangerous appliances, climbing stairs, leaving water running or otherwise putting themselves in harms way.

Total mobility allows you to continue with your life while taking care of your loved ones. Both of you have increased freedom and independence. With a home monitor you are able to keep your parent or grandparent home longer, allowing them to age naturally, in familiar surroundings while avoiding the trauma and huge expense of a nursing facility.

Patient home monitoring with home monitoring cameras also provides the added benefit of reducing possible theft from 3rd party home care providers. Identity theft from seniors is a big problem, however, when caregivers know that they are being watched they are less likely to steal or to mistreat the patient.

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If you suspect elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation, call 1-800-677-1116. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911 or the local police for immediate help. National Elder Abuse at www.ncea.aoa.gov/

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While traditional Hawaiian music has its own distinct sound, its genre has contributed to a variety of different styles used in contemporary music today.

You probably think of the ukulele when you think of Hawaiian music, but you may be surprised that the steel guitar, popular in country music, had its origins in Hawaii. Another instrument from the islands is the slack-key guitar , distinguished by its loose strings. The steel guitar, also originated in Hawaii, has played a big part in country music.

But traditional Hawaiian music is much more than steel guitars and ukuleles. It incorporates a variety of styles – from folk and jazz, to rock and even hip-hop. The success and recognition of Hawaiian music is undisputed.

Loyal Garner, who performed as part of the Local Divas passed away in 2001 but her music lives on. In 2007 she was posthumously the recipient of the Na Hoku Hanohano Lifetime Achievement Award. That same year, her album “Hawaii Today,” was released as a CD based on popular demand.

In the 60s, Myra English heard a country and western song that called her name. She took Cal Smith’s tune “Drinking Champagne,” and gave it a Hawaiian twist. In turn, she became known as “The Champagne Lady.”

Probably one of the most well known Hawaiian musicians was Don Ho. His infamous single, “Tiny Bubbles,” made him instantly recognizable and brought traditional Hawaiian music to the forefront. Ho was originally from Kaka’ako in Honolulu and came to symbolize Hawaiian music.

Which brings us to Israel “Iz” Kamakawiwo’ole. This massive man (he weighed in at over 700 pounds) was a literal and figurative giant in Hawaiian music today. You have probably heard his music and didn’t even know it…until now.

Iz started out as part of the Makaha Sons of Ni’ihau. In 1993 he ventured out on his own and recorded “Facing Future” . It is one of the top Hawaiian albums in the world and earned its record label the honor of being the first to go gold in 2002. Iz went on to record four more albums: “Iz in Concert: The Man and His Music” in 1989; “E ala E” in 1995; “Alone in Iz World” in 2001; and “Wonderful World” in 2007 .

The popularity of Iz’s music spread to the mainlands when author Dean Koontz praised him in two of his best-selling books. His music made it to the movies in “Meet Joe Black,” “Snakes on a Plane”, and probably most recognizable, in the last scenes of “50 First Dates” with Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore . Because of its gentle and clear sound, e.toys.com used Iz’s voice in a national marketing campaign.

One of today’s popular musicians, Jack Johnson, was born in Hawaii and continues to record all of his music on the islands. His recording, “In Between Dreams,” spent 20 weeks on the Billboard Album charts. A more notable honor was when NASA used Johnson’s recording of Upside Down as a wake-up call for the seven astronauts aboard the space shuttle Atlantis.

Whether you are already a fan of traditional Hawaiian songs or you have just discovered its relaxed and soothing tones, its influence continues to play a big part of today’s music.

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Lone rangers – Yahoo! India News

New delhi, Jan. 16 — If dreaming, gazing aimlessly, and self-introspection is what sets your adrenaline flowing, you're not the only one. Today, many of us are looking at travelling as a way of spending some time alone – away from the bustle, or to get some serious exploration done. Taking off to tour the Himalayas, trekking up the icy hills of Leh, breathing in the greens of the backwaters, capturing cultures and people on camera, caravanning through local eateries to try new cuisines, or simply sighing at nature's beauty: this is what the new traveller is seeking – alone. The number of Indians travelling solo has gone up by almost 40 per cent, says Ravi Dabbiroo, founder of the adventure sports company Zice. “It's about finding your own space and trying to discover for yourself what lies ahead,” he says. “Travelling alone has no pressure involved – you are free to do what you wish. Whenever you go without a plan or an itinerary, there's always the unexpected element that you come across. Lots of people like to travel alone because they want to escape.” NEED TO GO More people in the industry are noticing this trend. Anjali Pratap, director and owner of The Meadows (a hotel company in Aurangabad), says travelling alone can be very convenient. “The kind of freedom you can exploit when you're all by yourself is irreplaceable,” she says. Nikhil Sood, founder of travel agency Weekend Travellers, also agrees that there has been a slight increase in the number of solo travel clients over the last two or three years. “One reason for this is that Indian families are becoming nuclear, and solo trips work best,” he says. They also work because you're your own boss, says Diya Roy, a 32-year-old who's lived in Mumbai and Delhi for large parts of her life. “I've gone off alone to different places on various occasions, and I love every minute of it. The advantage of being all on your own is that you don't have to bother about anyone else's plans,” she says. Roy feels travelling alone is more of an intellectual experience than a social one. “When you're alone, you have a purpose in mind, an agenda. You're often going to these places to be able to observe, understand, and learn something,” she says.

Having explored or experienced something that you may not have otherwise, is a huge kick, and can make solo travelling addictive. “There was a time when I simply went and lived in Kolkata alone, where we have a house. None of my family members came along on that trip, so I was relieved of being wrapped up with relatives and family visits. That was a time when I actually got to roam about the city on my own, and saw things that I never did on earlier trips,” she adds. Roy finds it exhilarating because this provides an opportunity to mix with locals. “One starts chatting up strangers, having conversations with locals, and taking interest in new things. This doesn't really happen when you have company: you get far too caught up with your friend or companion. The chances that strangers will come up and talk to you is greater when you're all alone.”

Pratap agrees. “People often get a fresh experience of the local culture of a place when they're all alone,” she says. Zice founder Dabbiroo, who himself is an avid solo traveller, recounts a road trip he took across Goa. “Because I was alone, I landed up seeing many beaches and other things on the northern side, which are mostly hidden from tourist eyes. This would have never happened if I had gone with friends,” he says. UPS AND DOWNS There's usually something that makes one take off for the first time, and often, it's just chancing upon the experience by default, as Roy says. “I accidentally happened to land up in Lonavala, where I spent a day alone before my friends dropped in. My parents have been a little concerned about my safety, since I'm a girl – but by and large, they've been all right about my solo travelling and haven't given me too much stress.”

But every one agrees there are problems; it's not always a cakewalk to travel alone. Dabbiroo recalls the feeling of helplessness when he had health problems on a solo trip. “I remember desperately wishing there was someone around to help. It's very important to carry medication along,” he says. But Pratap is optimistic. There may be some problems, but there are advantages in travelling alone. “You need someone to take care of your luggage when you go to the loo, or help out with little daily niggles. These are things that just need to be dealt with,” she says. But unlike her and other brave young people who are willing to break all barriers and take on the streets, inhibition still lurks among Indian travellers. Like Sumitra Senapaty, founder of Women on Wanderlust, a women's travel club, who says that travelling alone can get both lonely as well as expensive.

“It's still an alien concept in India – you'd have to be really different to want to take off all on your own,” she says. “One also lands up spending a lot more money, because costs don't get divided, and it becomes an expensive affair.”

But for those like Dabbiroo, the kick of travelling alone cannot be sacrificed for these issues. Travellers like Kishore Repeka and Ekta Sapra also love their solitude. “It depends on your temperament,” says Sapra. “I enjoy company that's open to experiment. Otherwise, I'd much rather travel alone.” Roy says that one of the downsides as a woman, is that taking risks like getting onto a late-night bus is never an option. “You have to spend more and make sure you're safe. At the end of the day, safety is the most important thing,” she says. ENDLESS DESTINATIONS That said, solo travellers tend to prefer going to remote places. Repaka, for instance, travels alone because he loves taking pictures. “I prefer the off-beat places, not the tourist ones. I like deserts, jungles, and places that are away from the usual,” he says. He still uses a manual SLR that his father bought for him several years ago. “I'm comfortable with it and I love taking pictures with it, though I might replace it later with a digital one,” he says. Sapra too loves backpacking – because she is a food lover.Once enthusiastic about visiting metros, Sapra now goes to hilly places. Some of her favourite local food is Kerala's pepper chicken, Malabar paratha, appam, Ladakh's momos and Tibetan soups, as well as the barbecues of hot mutton with garlic and butter in northern hilly places like Uttarakhand. Sapra also loves Bangalore's buffet culture, and its wide range of eateries. “I love different varieties of food. If you look around, there's always local food available – and I like trying out all the varieties that are specific to a place,” she says. With the Internet becoming a great way to research and plan a trip – including hotel reservations, ticket bookings, you name it – travel agents only have an additional challenge to meet. “There's a lot of value addition that we can provide to customising a person's travel needs,” says Pratap. “We do help in finding them a guide sometimes too,” adds Sood. PLAY IT SAFE Awareness: Be informed of local conditions at all times. Defence: Hotelier and solo traveller Anjali Pratap says it's a good idea to carry some innocuous little weapon, like a nail-cutter, for defence.

Stay in touch: Keep your mobile phone charged and on at all times. Solo traveller Diya Roy carries two chargers with her, so that her phone never dies out on her. Transport: Make sure you know how you'll get back if you're going to be late, says Pratap. Roy says it's a better idea to pay more for an auto ride than risk taking a late-night bus. Emergency numbers: Keep emergency numbers for assistance. Restraint: Don't be too flashy with money or let people know that you have a lot of cash or jewellery. Avoid alcohol with strangers: If you're meeting a stranger, share a coffee rather than a drink, says Pratap. Indian attitudes are still old-fashioned, and it can give people the wrong signal.

Repeat trusted hotels when visiting again: If you've been to a hotel once and liked it, go there if you return to that destination, says Roy, who usually tips the waiters well if she knows she can trust them when she's living alone.

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