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The village was first mentioned in 1445 as Poramka in the deed of Oświęcim Duchy division. The Chronicles of Jan Długosz (1470) mention Porambka, however, they do not contain any data regarding its population. On a map dating back to 1563 one can see the panorama of Porąbka named Porąbka. A list dating back to 1581 mentions Porąbka belonging to the parish of Kęty.

The best source of the history of Bujakowo, Kobiernice and Porąbka are subsequent lustrations showing in detail the monetary and in-kind tributes that had to be given by pheasants to the castle of Oswiecim. According to a picture dating back to 1508, there were 17 pheasants in Kobiernice, 14 pheasants in Porąbka and 4 in Bujakowo. It follows from the lustration dating back to 1564 that the number of pheasants changed. However, it additionally mentioned ponds and a grange in Kobiernice.

Vlach shepherds, coming from Romania along the ridges of the Carpathians, appeared in this region in the 15th century. They occupied forest clearings as they used them for grazing sheep.

Unfortunately, various epidemics broke out in those areas, which, given the development of medicine at that time, had terrible consequences. A few dozens of people died every day during the cholera epidemic in 1736, whereas during the years 1846 – 1949 the typhus epidemic killed hundreds of people in Porąbka.

In villages there were also pheasants that did not have any farm but they supported themselves thanks to occasional work for serfs as well as various crafts, e.g. weaving and basketry. They were the so called bordars or cottagers. Despite the abolition of serfdom, living conditions were very hard, especially in times of crop failure.

As a result of the Soła River damming, after a dam was built in Porąbka, the Międzybrodzkie lake has been created. The lake covers an area of 380 ha and it is 20 metres deep. However, the lake’s average depth is 5-6 m, and during backwater the lake’s depth ranges from 1 to 3 m.

It is the second largest lake among the dammed reservoirs on the Soła River (the first one is Żywieckie lake and the third one is Czarnieckie lake).

The lake is situated in the area of the Low Beskid mountains.

A few metres away from the dam the lake’s shore is mainly rocks and sharp stones that waves crash on. These are not easy conditions, but instead of a small coarse fish, one can catch real specimens of perch, pike or redfin perch. Asp even impose themselves and the beautiful carp swim closer to the center.

Around the area of the lake’s backwater the vegetation is more luxuriant, that is why there are also lots of fish there. This place is also very popular among fishermen – they can pitch a tent nearby.

One can also catch lots of fish near a peninsula called letter “T”. Clam colonies are quite common here as well.

Other species of fish living in the lake are: roach, common nase, trout, bream, ide, chub, catfish.

The elderly who do not want to take lots of medicines, as long as it is not essential, should learn about honey’s healing properties. We can say that this natural substance acts globally – it fights bacteria, helps wound healing, improves heart function and invigorates the brain!

Honey’s healing properties

Honey is considered to be a natural antibiotic, which bactericidal inhibin and hydrogen peroxide contribute to. They fight staphylococcus aureus and streptococcus responsible for tooth decay. Thanks to glucose, it stimulates brain cells to work.

Honey also shows other medicinal properties. It mainly accelerates wound healing. It should also be used by persons suffering from digestive tract problems – stomach ulcers and diarrhea. Thanks to its healing properties, honey lowers blood pressure and inhibits atherosclerotic processes.

Honey is a perfect tranquilizer and it helps you fall asleep. It is also indispensable for colds.

How to recognize real honey?

It becomes more and more difficult to buy real honey – and if one does not have a befriended beekeeper, it is even very difficult. First of all, one should check the country of origin. If the label informs that the jar contains a blend of honeys from EU countries and other, then it is better to put it back on the shelf. It is the best to choose products from Polish apiaries.

Honey may also be recognized by its taste, although tasting is quite difficult in a shop. Apart from the sweet feeling, true honey leaves a light burning sensation in the mouth as well as gentle scratching in the throat.

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Contrary to the times of the oldest literature, when old age was considered to be the period of greatest wisdom, experience and nobility, nowadays the old age is perceived as the last stage of the human journey, burdened with illness, disability or loss of the senses. It constitutes a clear contrast to the period of youth. As it is the youth that is considered to be the only and unique value for every person. Only the period of youth is the carefree time of joy, vitality and energy which together make up the meaning of life.
Since the dawn of time, mankind has been afraid of the inexorable passage of time, the unescapable old age.  People regret the past youth which they could influence and which happened only once. Even a few centuries ago, older generations enjoyed their own numerous privileges. General public treated them decently with great dignity. Respect was an indispensable element owed to the old age. Societies followed the elderly people’s rules, they acted according to their advice, instructions and they never questioned their wisdom and life experience. The world functioned in accordance with the values of the elders treated with almost religious reverence. However, over time, the values have been lost. The image of an old wise man or prophet whose predictions often were accurate and very useful in everyday life has been overthrown. Such attention has no longer been paid to older people: their needs and requirements. It has turned out now that it is just a small part of the society that remembers about the ancient honourable seniors that used to have such great authority. Today, the memory of them has been replaced with expressions of shame and reluctance associated with old age.  This phenomenon is mainly noticed among young people and working age population.
The real values of today’s men keep changing like the world changes. Elderly persons, as already unproductive, sometimes become a burden to their children or grandchildren as well as to the society. Apart from the fact of the necessity to place elderly people in nursing centres, the phenomenon of these centres being “fully occupied” increases year after year. Replacement care is sought in such cases in return for a monthly remuneration. This favours establishment of new nursing homes and their standards leave nothing to be desired. However, younger generations’ mentality has started to change. Fast pace of life, pursuit of convenience and selfishness make them lose the most important in life – intimacy, warmth and comfort of home. Lack of the sense of duty to show respect to the elderly can be seen while travelling by any means of public transport.  Private nursing homes being established now become the bedrock for a large number of elderly people who can find peace, warmth and happiness there.
The market of nursing institutions in Poland has been developing very fast. This is a sign of great demand for activities of this type and the aging society can decently spend the autumn of one’s life in this way, having professional care ensured as well as the feeling that one is not a burden but a needed piece of mankind in general.

The nursing centres today do their best to break down the sad stereotypes about nursing homes showing them as huge buildingswhere care leaves much to be desired, and where the patients’ health condition deteriorates quickly instead of improving. Every well-functioning institution is to enjoy the best, almost impeccable reputation. That is why the person establishing a new nursing home has a difficult job to do in order to meet the home residents’ expectations. Nowadays private nursing institutions are becoming more and more popular among the Elderly. The above may be proved by the lack of vacancies for new patients. The main reasons making one decide to move to a nursing home are mainly the rapidly deteriorating health condition, relatives’ inability to provide care as well as loneliness. In such cases an appropriate nursing home is often the only and right solution.

At present private nursing homes offer, among others:  

• care by a family doctor,
• availability of specialist doctors,
• systematically organized occupational therapy,
• assistance in maintaining daily hygiene and care, including appointments at the hairdresser’s and beautician’s, if requested.
• delicious home cooking, including meals prepared in accordance with nutritionists’ recommendations,
• excellent living conditions in cosy rooms without any architectonic barriers, often with access to television, telephone and the Internet,
• access to alarm and call signal systems as well as equipment ensuring safety inside the patients’ rooms,
• monitoring of the entire facility,
• often a specific quantity of hygienic measures and essential medicines included in the monthly cost of a person’s residence,
• provision of pastoral services and fulfilment of the patients’ spiritual needs,
• transportation by car or additional shopping, if requested by a patient,
• organization of holidays such as e.g. Christmas, Easter, etc.
• going for team building trips together with other nursing homes’ residents,
• guarantee of active leisure time thanks to walks, picnics, familiarization meetings, etc.
• organization of the patients’ spare time by means of cultural and educational programs (such as e.g.: music concerts, poetry readings, manual activities, and celebrations such as birthdays, namedays, etc.).

The offer of private nursing homes is quite rich and the number of people willing to take advantage thereof keeps increasing. The age called “old age” has its sad faces. However, one may often replace it with a joyful vision oneself.  All one needs is just the faith and feeling that, despite age, one is still needed, and one may spend the autumn of his/her life in good and happy conditions.

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