For our eyes only – the blind ones and eye donation

Some people are born blind and they never get to see the world around them. They are visually handicapped and get their schooling in specially designed classes. They use the Braille to learn to read and write and their teachers ensure that they develop various types of skills that could help them to adjust to a new lifestyle where they have darkness for company. These people listen to the sounds and try to visualize the scenes. Of course, some of them become singers, others go in for sports while others get employment where blindness is not a hurdle. One thing they have to guard against is their vulnerability, especially if they are girls or women.

Another group lose their eyes due to accidents or diseases. They try to get eyes donated by someone else. This concept is gradually gaining acceptance. People agree to donate the eyes. The agrrement is made during their lifetime and implemented after death. It is a noble gesture for the donor. Many people have benefited from this sort of eye donation. However, success depends on the condition of the organ and the speed at which it is transported to the recipient.

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Old age home for senior citizens

India is a unique country. Here, the sons hold their parents in high esteem and have a responsibility towards them. As the child grows into an adult, he begins to worry about the wellbeing of his parents. It does not pose much problem if he lives with them because he can share his feelings straightaway. However, in the world of today, he might get a job in another city. In such a scenario, he has to worry about his aged parents. They might suddenly face issues related to health. That has created a new lifestyle – it is the old age home.

Old age brings with it innumerable problems. One of these is dementia or loss of memory. The person might not only forget the names of close friends and relatives but even the schedule of taking medicines. Moreover, he might meet with an accident like slipping in the bathroom or on the stairs or in the bedroom. If the senior citizen does not have anyone to give him company, he might miss getting prompt medical attention. The old age home provides a solution. It has its team of in-house staff to attend to emergencies. Members of these homes bond quite easily because they have one thing in common. They do not have their near and dear ones with them in case of emergencies.


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