Oscar Nominated SMILE PINKI Documentary Trailer
Jumat, 27 Februari 2009
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Smile Train program
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SMILE PINKI, the captivating story of a desperately poor little girl in rural India whose life is magically transformed when she receives free surgery to correct her cleft lip has received a coveted Oscar nomination on January 22, 2009 in the category of best documentary short subject. Pinki, is a 5 year old girl who is living with a severe cleft in one of the poorest areas of India. Not allowed to attend school and ostracized because of her deformity, Pinki lives a life of quiet desperation as she waits and wonders if she will ever receive the cleft surgery her parents could never afford and that she so desperately needs. By chance, Pinkis parents meet a social worker one day who is traveling village to village, gathering patients for a hospital that provides free cleft surgery to thousands of poor children each year through the Smile Train program.
SMILE PINKI sheds light on the global problem of cleft lip and cleft palate. According to Smile Train, more than 4.7 million children in developing countries suffer with unrepaired clefts. Each child could be saved, just like Pinki, with a simple surgery that takes as little as 45 minutes and costs as little as $250.
Over the past 10 years, Smile Train has provided free cleft surgery for hundreds of thousands of children who would otherwise never have received it. The organization is the worlds leading cleft charity with thousands of partners and programs in 76 of the worlds poorest countries.
SMILE PINKI sheds light on the global problem of cleft lip and cleft palate. According to Smile Train, more than 4.7 million children in developing countries suffer with unrepaired clefts. Each child could be saved, just like Pinki, with a simple surgery that takes as little as 45 minutes and costs as little as $250.
Over the past 10 years, Smile Train has provided free cleft surgery for hundreds of thousands of children who would otherwise never have received it. The organization is the worlds leading cleft charity with thousands of partners and programs in 76 of the worlds poorest countries.
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General Tips For Bathing
Selasa, 03 Februari 2009
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Encourage the person to bathe herself as much as possible. She may be able to do all but wash her feet or back, or she may only be able to hold a washcloth while you do the rest.
* If bathing is difficult, do it only as often as necessary.
* Most people don’t need a daily bath. Do make sure that the hands, face, and genital area are washed every day.
* Have all supplies ready before starting a bath.
* Keep the room comfortably warm.
* Respect the person’s privacy. Keep her covered when possible.
* Wear latex gloves any time that you may come into contact with bodily fluids or feces.
If The Person Is Able To Get Into A Tub Or Shower:
* Install grab bars.
* Use a non-slip bath mat.
* Ask her to sit on the edge of the tub. Then put both of her legs into the tub before she stands up.
* Reverse the process when she’s getting out.
If The Person Can’t Sit Down Into The Tub:
* Buy or rent a tub bench.
* Install a hand-held shower attachment.
Bed Baths
Giving a bed bath requires skill, but many family caregivers are able to provide this care. If the person is bed or wheelchair-bound, ask your doctor about getting a home health aide to come into the home to bathe the person. Or a trained caregiver may be able to teach you how to give a bed bath.
Medicare or Medicaid may cover the costs of help with bed baths. Ask the doctor about this.
* If bathing is difficult, do it only as often as necessary.
* Most people don’t need a daily bath. Do make sure that the hands, face, and genital area are washed every day.
* Have all supplies ready before starting a bath.
* Keep the room comfortably warm.
* Respect the person’s privacy. Keep her covered when possible.
* Wear latex gloves any time that you may come into contact with bodily fluids or feces.
If The Person Is Able To Get Into A Tub Or Shower:
* Install grab bars.
* Use a non-slip bath mat.
* Ask her to sit on the edge of the tub. Then put both of her legs into the tub before she stands up.
* Reverse the process when she’s getting out.
If The Person Can’t Sit Down Into The Tub:
* Buy or rent a tub bench.
* Install a hand-held shower attachment.
Bed Baths
Giving a bed bath requires skill, but many family caregivers are able to provide this care. If the person is bed or wheelchair-bound, ask your doctor about getting a home health aide to come into the home to bathe the person. Or a trained caregiver may be able to teach you how to give a bed bath.
Medicare or Medicaid may cover the costs of help with bed baths. Ask the doctor about this.
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