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What You Can Do To Prevent Falls [English] Permalink Public
This factsheet outlines four things you can do to prevent falls. These include starting an exercise program, having a health care professional review your medicines, having your vision checked, and making your home safer. (English) Colour
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254629What You Can Do to Prevent Falls [English] Permalink Public
Many falls can be prevented by making some changes, you can lower your chances of falling. Keep your body active. Have your doctor or pharmacist review your medications. Have your eyes checked by an optometrist once a year. Make your home safer. (English) Colour
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266011Continence Clinic (Peace Arch Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
Incontinence (sounds like ‘in-kon-tin-en-s’) is when you accidently leak urine (pee) or stool (poop).You cannot control or stop the leaking. (English) Colour
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255036Keep active and independent with Day Programs for Older Adults [English] Permalink Public
This poster gives you information on the day programs for older adults. (English) Colour
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268027Find Resources to Help Seniors in Your Life Age Well (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Wallet card for seniors with link to resources in our community (English) Colour
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266012Hip Protector Purchasing Guide (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
This purchasing guide has brands of hip protectors that Fraser Health recommends, along with descriptions of the different styles available and how to purchase them. (English) Colour
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267752Too Fit to Fall or Fracture [English] Permalink Public
This one page guide from Osteoporosis Canada is packed with useful information to get you started thinking about ways you can safely and effectively exercise. See what the experts recommend along with real life examples of what you can do and what you should avoid. (English)
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https://osteoporosis.ca/wp-content/uploads/OC-Too-...Geriatric Rapid Access Clinic (Eagle Ridge Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
We are a clinic that sees older adults who have had a recent health crisis. Geriatric refers to people 65 years and older. Rapid Access means seeing people as quickly possible after a recent health crisis. Our hope is that we can help these people find ways to improve their health and their ability to do every day activities so they can continue to live safely in their home. (English) Colour
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266435Falls Prevention Mobile Clinic [English] Permalink Public
A multi-disciplinary approach to the prevention of falls and fall-related injuries. (English) Colour
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255849Primary Care Fall Prevention Home Activity Program [English] Permalink Public
This is an handout showing basic exercises that can be done at home to reduce fall risk. (English)
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