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| Taking care while giving care |
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 Millions will fall ill around the world this year; some born into it, others devastated by cancer, a crippling accident, diabetes, dementia or one of a hundred other diseases. Many will return with diagnoses that shake their families to the core - disabilities that will never go away, illnesses that require drastic and lasting lifestyle changes.They now need a caregiver, someone who will bear them up and pull them through. But who takes care of the caregiver? |
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| ‘Chlovathura’ and a helping hand |
 The house is half-built and whatever can be called furniture is a few chairs scattered around the living room. From the kitchen wafts the delicious smell of a spicy chicken curry while the pride of place is occupied by a large jerry-can full of water.“My husband has gone to Akka’s home quite far away to have a bath,” explains K. Sujeewa Kumari, who lives in the Thotagamuwa area near Hikkaduwa, Galle. |
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| Jumbo issues |
 The conservation of a species necessitates the provision of all resources (habitat, security, food, water etc.) necessary to maintain a stable population into the long-term future. Conservation has two aspects; one is the protection of the species and the other, scientific management of the species and the resources necessary for its conservation. The continued existence of the Asian elephant in the wild is threatened not only by the actions of some but also due to others not taking any action. |
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| Tranquil haven |
 “There are 120 lights hidden in the garden. At night it’s like a fairy land.”
Tony Edwards was describing one of the many charms of Nidahasa, the small but perfectly formed heritage home that he, a retired Air Lanka captain, and his associate G. Jayathilaka, have created near Wadduwa. It really is magical, a retreat of enchantment and whimsy that casts a spell on those lucky enough to stay there.Although it is only an hour’s drive south of Colombo, ....... |
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