Purple Means Care: National Alzheimer's disease Awareness Month
Friday, 04 November 2016 16:14
Our world is a handful of people who once worked hard to create this modern technological world you see today. These include our relatives, our parents and all those who took care of us. Today, in America more than 5 million of the older generation is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. And for those who have seen their agony- face to face- you will know what the real pain is when concerned with this disease.
So, with this in mind- we dedicate one whole month to care, love and remember all those who suffer from the disease. We need to support people who cannot cure this fatal disease. We need to be with them during their hard times, when they cannot control their emotions or cannot recognize people or even hurt others without their knowledge.
This month is the time for Alzheimer’s disease, where we as one team, can fight the possibilities on how to survive the disease, and also avoid the disease in a safe and controlled manner.
Why we need to do this?
The country holds a large number of services that provide care and service to such people, but will they be able to substitute the real family- their loved ones? Think about it. All of you know there is nothing better than home. But in life, maybe there may be circumstances where children may not be able to look after aged and the helpless.
We as a society can support, advise, hold their hands, and give them comfort and assurance that they are not alone to fight this disease all alone.
Only once you experience the time you spent with the less fortunate and the needy, you learn the value of life, and inculcate a culture to care for your elders. It is great initiative to encourage the younger generation to reach out to people who need them. The joy it brings to bot you and the person in need is precious beyond words.
What is being done for one whole month?
Yes, many wonder what is to be done in a 30 day period. So much can be done in a few hours, so why not in a month
First the main intention of the program is to educate people on what exactly Alzheimer’s is all about.
Second, caregivers need to be given a break in their job. They work round the clock for these helpless beings and yet no one recognizes the amount of patience and sincerity they put into this type of work. So, this one month, if other people volunteer to take care of patients, then it helps to mount off a great deal of work pressure from the caregivers.
One month all will feel good about the change in talks, in touch, in interactions and even the sick and their family members would love this difference. After all who does not like a change?
The benefits of Purple
- A Purple ribbon denotes Alzheimer’s during the month of November. A few benefits that can be seen within this good deed are:
- It helps people understand what exactly is Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia.
- Classes and interactive session between medical practitioners, care givers, patients, and their families are conducted within small clubs and everybody is regarded as one. All are allowed to express their doubts, their fears, their experiences and any latest developments in the world of medical science.
- Different options of cure are discussed making it a venue for families to take proper decisions for the patients.
- Also during this time, you can meet lawyers and accountants as per your request to question money related and will related matters, so that finance is taken care of before the person passes of or loses complete memory.
Finally, it is true that Alzheimer’s is a misery for both the person and the people taking care of them. But instead of feeling down, educate everyone on how to survive this better and people will be grateful for this one whole month of togetherness.
Why Pink means Hope?
Monday, 31 October 2016 04:25
Pink is the new identity for Breast Awareness programs held during the month of October. Since this is a disease that affects women the most in the recent years, we do need to make women, men, and youngsters aware of what they can do to avoid it and also survive through breast cancer in the best way possible.
It almost serves a brand ambassador for breast cancer and people who support organizations and communities that work against breast cancer, wear pink clothes or adorn pink ribbons and help the word to be spread among millions of people.
In the month of October, people should join hands and minds together to campaign and spread more awareness about cancer and specifically breast cancer as it has taken lives of many of our women, created imbalances for the many families when their mothers get sick.
What you need to know about breast cancer?
In USA, more than 200,000 females aged 40 and above are being affected with breast cancer and a recent study revealed that more than 40,000 women perish away due to breast cancer.
Studies reveal that middle aged women who are leaning to the fatter side are more inclined to be affected by breast cancer. But women of younger ages do have to get themselves regularly checked.
Another important fact that you must have heard over the years, but still may have not taken seriously is that; the earlier cancer is detected, the better- as the chances of survival is higher. So stay updated, release all fears and know your body and more about breast cancer in the right manner.
Make a Difference by getting all pink!
It is not about dressing in pink, but it working towards the ultimate goal: help people wade away from the clutches of breast cancer. Some ways you can be a valuable element of this move:
- Invite doctors, health experts, and nurses to give classes, discussions and conduct presentations such that people get a clear idea of what they are dealing with. For this, you need to first talk to these medical experts and encourage them to be service minded and hold such free talks.
- Gather your friends, colleagues and also neighbors to help you organize an event. It should involve the society and help them be part of the arrangements and decision making of all that is concerned with the awareness campaigns.
- Conduct fund raiser sessions in schools, hospitals, corporate offices so that you can collect funds needed for the event and at the same time, it provides an indirect channel of advertisement. There may be many people who suffer in silence. Your broadcasting attempts will provide solace to many around your locality.
- You should make an effort to collect data on breast cancer survivors, women who passed away due to breast cancer and also their families and loved ones. These people are the most vital part of this event.
- You need to hear their voice, their pain, their anguish, their experiences, and it will serve two purposes:
- One is that – they will feel wanted and accepted into a society that wants to hear their story and also learn from them. It is a moral boost beyond words and you can be proud that you are the cause of curing a person to a small extent.
- Second is that- they are many people who love to know what is breast cancer. But many a times, their culture, families, society hinder their attempts. Provide this venue and be surprised to see how many people will welcome this idea with no inhibitions at all.
Today you could think and be part of a small event like this. Tomorrow, it could be source of motivation for our future generation to find an ultimate cure for breast cancer. So, each and every service of yours counts today.
What can you expect at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center?
Thursday, 15 October 2015 06:40
A cancer center which is more than 130 years old is sure to possess some hard core experiences, research and proven results and that is what, you will get the moment you step into the family of The Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
The Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
It is the largest and the oldest cancer centre which has been able to cure and treat thousands of people from all over the world. Today, they are one among 45 National Cancer Institutes’ which have worked to obtain have admirable technology and also progressive clinical research and cancer treatments of all types.
Their Strength: The unity and continual collaboration between medical scientists and well experienced physicians have been the main reason for their success. They all work towards a common goal and that is to treat, control and finally prevent the occurrence of cancer in the near future.
They have also been ranked as the nation’s best pediatric hospitals especially for cancer care by the US News & World Report.
Boston’s Pediatric Savior: Boston Children's Hospital
Thursday, 15 October 2015 06:34
When your child is sick you are out to get the best treatment for your little one, and very few times will you be able to meet a hospital as dedicated as the Boston Children’s Hospital. It works on a simple and humble motto: Until every child is well.
About the Hospital
They offer a wide range and a well planned comprehensive set of treatments to every child and adult that approaches them. It is one of the largest pediatric centers in the US today.
They treat, diagnose and serve children from birth till 21 years of age. They also treat adults and in many cases they have begun interventions at 15 weeks of gestation also. Their service, the aptitude, love and expertise of the entire medical staff has been recognized and admired by many of the independent organizations in the state.
About their services
They play a big role in many of key treatments for cancer through their continual research.
The Wipe out Cancer Mission: MD Anderson Cancer Center
Thursday, 15 October 2015 06:23
Just as much science struggles to find new options to fight life threatening diseases, the rate at which cancer is engulfing lives of our near and dear ones is alarming and therefore The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has set out with a noble mission to defeat cancer by all means.
The MD Anderson Cancer Center
The entire team in the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has come up with innovative programs that have the capability to combine research along with patient care and also a large number of education courses for graduate students, professionals and awareness programs for the general public.
How do they serve us?
The MD Anderson Cancer Center consists of many centers that concentrate on each and every angle of how to approach and these are a few:
The Center for Immunology- It is one that prevents and treats cancer through various immunotherapies.
Center for radiation oncology research- It is an advanced level of radiation therapy and determines a path to integrate the science of radiotherapy into various disciplines of cancer care.
STAND UP TO CANCER: This is where the end of cancer begins
Thursday, 15 October 2015 06:18
A move to defeat cancer by all means is what the initiative STAND UP TO CANCER is all about. It is a research oriented move to cancer research one step higher. It is the light to dream of fighting against this killer disease together both for ourselves and for our loved ones.
Who are they?
The Stand up to Cancer Group focuses on raising funds to improve the research and design new therapies that can save millions of cancer patients. They have brought together some of the best researchers and improves the communication between patients, survivors, doctors and researchers. They also strive to create awareness among the public about the cancer prevention and all related therapies connected to diagnosis and treatment.
Their services
In their research Stand up to Cancer has found that cancer has taken control of one person at least each and every minute around the world. These could include people you know, or do not know, or they could be friends or loved ones.
Stop young adult cancer with Stupid Cancer!
Thursday, 15 October 2015 06:07
The rate at which young adult cancer is increasing is alarming and for that, the modern young people need to be informed and cured as early as possible. This is when Stupid Cancer was formed to outreach people who are touched by cancer. It is an organization that never wanted young people suffering from cancer to be left alone in society and this includes a huge group who is out there to inform, share experiences and care for each other in every way possible.
Who are they?
It is a nonprofit organization and the largest charity which focuses on research, awareness and advocacy about young adult cancer. They have developed quite a large number of programs that can propel this cancer movement in the right and positive spirit.
They believe in making the world better for young cancer patients improve their life and make them feel that they do not have to suffer everything alone. Their mission includes a far sighted goal to build a community that can understand and share emotions between all young cancer patients around the world.
The right community to hold your hand: Cancer Support Community
Thursday, 08 October 2015 04:14
When faced with cancer, it can turn out to be an overwhelming ordeal and many important decisions will have to be taken by loved ones. That is when the Cancer Support Community helps the patient and their families the most.
Who are they?
CSC is an international non-profit community that educates and supports cancer patients. They provide a large menu of high quality and personalized advice and services to people affected by all types of cancer. Their global presence has been made possible through online and community based cancer centers and hospitals which are led and monitored by professionals.
The community began through the will power and long term vision of the Wellness Community and Gilda’s Club Worldwide and they hoped to optimize cancer care by combining treatments and therapies with awareness programs, counseling and introducing many support groups and lifestyle programs.
CSC's Mission Statement is to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community.
Defeat Childhood Cancer: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Saturday, 26 September 2015 03:56
When your doctor understands your pain and defeats cancer and other life threatening diseases, then they are a gift of God. Such is the gifted treatment of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
About St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
This hospital has formulated a way to treat, understand and combat the power of childhood cancer in the best possible way. Their mission was to research and find the best possible treatment and find cures for pediatric life threatening diseases. The founder Danny Thomas lived on a dream that no child should be denied any treatment whatsoever, whether on the basis of religion, race or financial capacity to pay the hospital bills.
A Multidisciplinary Approach to Cancer Treatment: Winship Cancer Institute
Saturday, 26 September 2015 03:48
Back in 1937, Robert Winship Woodruff set up the Winship Cancer Institute in Georgia, with an aim to serve people and offer the best cancer treatments to the people of Georgia, as he has lost his mother into the hands of cancer. His mission was successful and in the first year they cured 168 patients and now they cure about 14000 patients every year.
About the Winship Group
It is Georgia’s only cancer institute and cures almost 14000 patients per year. They also serve as the center for education, research and cancer care all through Emory University. They have a committed team who aim to prevent and treat cancer with the help of multidisciplinary approaches. As per the U.S. News & World Report, the Emory University has been ranked among the top 25 cancer programs under the guidance of Winship. Also, the nurses at the University have gained recognition for their nursing excellence.
What do they offer?
In Winship, you can find almost all types therapies and treatments for radiation, biology genetics, surgery, drugs and numerous types of cancers. Apart from this, they do continual research so that they can offer better treatments for cancer patients in the coming future.
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