AFVOA Newletters of Year 2005

Page 70 of 75 AFVOA Matters 34. Amendments to Bye Laws of AFVOA. It may be recalled that the Bye Laws of the AFVOA was revised under the Chairmanship of Maj Gen R Karthikeyan. The draft of amendments was sent to all Members. Almost all the amendments were unanimously passed except for a few which were discussed and then passed during the AGM held on 26 Jun 2005. A list of those amendments are given in Annexure 1 to this Newsletter. Members may please carry out the amendments in their copies of the printed Bye Laws already held. 35. Telephone Directory. Amendments to “Hello Veterans-2004” are listed in Annexure 2 to this Newsletter for the information of all Members. 36. Annual Picnic. The Annual Picnic of AFVOA for the year 2005-06 will tentatively be during the month of Dec 2005/Jan 2006. Firm date, location, schedule of events, etc will be intimated through the Newsletter of Dec 2005. Matters Health 37. Recognising a Stroke - A true story. Susie is recouping at an incredible pace for someone who suffered a massive stroke, all because Sherry saw Susie stumble - - that is the key that isn’t mentioned below - - and then she asked Susie 3 questions. So simple - - these 3 questions literally saved Susie’s life. Susie failed all three so 999 was called. Even though she had normal blood pressure readings and did not appear to be having a stroke, as she could converse to some extent with the Paramedics. They took her to the hospital right away. 38. Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, lack of public awareness can spell disaster. The stroke victim may suffer brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms. Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:- * Ask the individual to SMILE. * Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS. * Ask the person to SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently) (eg. “It is sunny out today”). 39. If he or she has trouble with ANY of these tasks, call the hospital immediately and describe the symptoms to the Medical Officer. 40. After discovering that a group of non-medical volunteers could identify facial weakness, arm weakness and speech problems, researchers urged the general public to learn the three questions. They presented their conclusions at the American Stroke Association’s annual meeting last February. Widespread use of this test could result in prompt diagnosis and treatment of the stroke and prevent brain damage. A cardiologist says if everyone who gets this information passes it on to 10 people, you can bet that at least one life will be saved. BE A FRIEND AND SHARE THIS ARTICLE WITH AS MANY FRIENDS AS POSSIBLE , it could save their lives. Overcoming yourself is better than overcoming a million enemies in battle. ~ Gautama Buddha 41. Nutritional needs of elderly people. As you get older and less active you need fewer calories – a fact often reflected in a smaller appetite and a lack of interest in food – but requirements for vitamins and other nutrients increase rather than diminish with age. A table giving the nutritional needs of elderly people is given at Annexure 3 to this Newsletter. “Honest advice is unpleasant to the ears.” ~ Chinese Proverb