ICF visited Crisis Home. Well, many of you might probably have the perception that HIV infected people are harmful people, But we can seriously tell you(cos we saw it with our own eyes!!) that they’re not.
http://icf-icsj.blogspot.com/2009/03/visit-to-crisis-home.html
Short sleep duration ( <5 or 5-6 hours ) increased risk for high BP by 350% to 500% compared to those who slept longer than 6 hours per night. As you know, high BP kills.
Young people ( 25-49 years of age ) are twice as likely to get high BP if they sleep less.
Individuals who slept less than 5 hours a night have a 3-fold increased risk of heart attacks.
Complete and partial lack of sleep increased the blood concentrations of High sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-cRP), the strongest predictor of heart attacks. Even after getting adequate sleep later, the levels stayed high!!
Just one night of sleep loss increases very toxic substances in body such as Interleukin-6 (IL-6), Tumour Necrosis Factor-Alpha (TNF-alpha) and C-reactive protein (cRP). They increase risks of many medical conditions, including cancer, arthritis and heart disease.
Sleeping for <=5 hours per night leads to 39% increase in heart disease. Sleeping for <=6 hours per night leads to 18% increase in heart disease.
One of the misconceptions about modern living is that if you are sick, there is a pill or a type of medicine that can “cure” you. Unfortunately, pills do not provide all the answers. Often a change in diet, lifestyle, circle of friends, or work ethics can make a more positive and long lasting difference than any medication.
The chance is great that you know someone who is carrying the secret of HIV/AIDS. Someone you know is HIV positive, or at least they are affected by the virus. Is it safe for them to reveal the secret? Or do they live with loneliness, isolation and rejection? You can change that. You can be a light in darkness. You can offer your love and compassion to someone who is hurting – today. Don’t wait for someone else to do it. Don’t wait until you know more. Don’t wait until you are better equipped. You are able to love today.
Our lives are not determined by what happens to us but by how we react to what happens. Not by what life brings to us , but by the attitude we bring to life. A good attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events, and outcomes. It is a catalyst, a spark that creates extraordinary results. “If we focus on results, we will never change. If we focus on change, we will get results”
Chai was discharged from hospital 2 weeks ago. He has meningitis (TB of the brain) and the virus has most likely spread to the central nervous system. Doctor has performed a Lumbar Puncture Test to find the cause for symptoms possibly caused by an infection (such as meningitis), inflammation, cancer, or bleeding in the area around the brain or spinal cord. Chai is very weak and homesick but his family is not willing to take him home. If he is with his family may help him emotionally. He is back with us in Crisis Care Home. AIDS kills but discrimination & rejection kills faster. He is not able to walk and not able to control his bowel and his speech is a slur. Thank you for all the residents who helps to bath, clean and assist in his movement.
Last week on the way back from Chai’s hospital appointment we drop by his house to collect his IC. When we reach his house he was not welcome into the house. His mother couldn’t even look at him or touch him. It breaks my heart when Chai call for his mum and he broke down and cries. How can a mother reject his own son? His father is not happy that we are helping and keeping him alive. How can this be happening!
Yap who is blind because of the virus infection has not been visited by his family members for the past 11/2 years. His brother lives nearby, in Cheras. AIDS kills but discrimination & rejection kills faster. Yap needs all the support he can get after losing his eyesight. How can this be happening!
Wai who has been with us for the past 1 year has not been visited by his family member. When he came, he has full blown AIDS with many illnesses but has since recovered. His family who are in Ipoh, esp. his bro has not come to visit him. AIDS kills but discrimination & rejection kills faster. How can this be happening!
A young widow passed away with a broken heart. She was HIV+ and was shunned by her family members and community. Her 14 years old son has to stop going to school and has to go to work to help support the family. AIDS kills but discrimination & rejection kills faster. How can this be happening!
Thank you for praying and working together to put an end to discrimination and put a stop to HIV/AIDS.
AIDS prevention is important because HIV is life threatening disease that can cause serious illness throughout life. HIV prevention is the key to slowing and stopping the HIV epidemic. As human beings, we always like to think that it will not happen to us. That is why people still take the risk. HIV prevention is up to all of us; we can’t leave that responsibility with others.
A trip organised by Inti CF Subang Jaya to Crisis Home. An informative sharing about HIV. Crisis Home on Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pr5MGDvaAXY&eurl=http://icf-icsj.blogspot.com/&feature=player_embedded
Our condolences to the family of uncle Ling who went home to be with Him - 09 August 2009, Uncle Ling’s health took a turn for the worst on Sat - 08 August 2009. Yet we are comforted that he had gone home to be with God in a far better place.
“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain for the old order of things has passed away.”
Was with him in the hospital till he went home, comforting him that he will not die alone. We, the staff and residents at Crisis Home are humbled, we are able to provide him, two baths a day, three good meals and two snacks a day and getting plenty of rest and also time to watch some television movies. Please continue to pray for the other residents for a good recovery and respond to the HAART (HIV medications) prescribed and to help prevent illnesses and infections.