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Winter Walking Safety for Seniors [English] Permalink Public
Walking is a great activity to keep you moving! But during the winter months, people are more likely to slip, trip, or fall with slippery streets and walkways. Here are some ways to stay safe. (English) Colour
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267285Osteoporosis Drug Treatments [English] Permalink Public
This four-page fact sheet from Osteoporosis Canada focuses on medications used to treat osteoporosis. Contains detailed information on available medications, including effectiveness, who can take the drug, how it is taken and possible side effects. (English)
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12 Myths and Facts about osteoporosis to help you make the best decisions to manage your bone health. (English)
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https://fls.osteoporosis.ca/wp-content/uploads/FLS...Men and Osteoporosis [English] Permalink Public
This two-page fact sheet from Osteoporosis Canada focuses on men and osteoporosis. Includes information on risk factors for fracture, secondary causes of bone loss and treatment. Also presents a story of a man living with osteoporosis. (English)
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This six-page fact sheet from Osteoporosis Canada focuses on the importance of nutrition in maintaining and building healthy and strong bones. (English)
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https://osteoporosis.ca/wp-content/uploads/OC.Oste...Your Guide to Strong Bones [English] Permalink Public
This two-page guide from Osteoporosis Canada focuses on ways to keep your bones strong, touching on nutrition, exercise, vitamin supplements, medication, and more. (English)
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https://osteoporosis.ca/wp-content/uploads/OC.Oste...Secondary Osteoporosis [English] Permalink Public
This four-page fact sheet focuses on secondary osteoporosis, which occurs as a result of the treatment of another disease or condition, or the condition itself. Includes information on glucocorticoids, other medications and medical conditions that also causes secondary osteoporosis and how to reduce the effects. Also includes information on conditions and treatments that contribute to falls and fractures. (English)
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https://osteoporosis.ca/wp-content/uploads/OC_Seco...Seniors' Community Connector Poster (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Poster on how to get connected to a seniors' community connector and access community supports. (English) Colour
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267425Summer Heat Safety for Seniors and People with Medical Conditions (Large Text Version) [English] Permalink Public
Explains how extreme heat can affect your health and why, what you can do to stay safe, and the signs of heat illness to watch for. Also includes ways that family and care partners can support those who are most vulnerable. This 4 page version is for those with vision challenges. Also available in a 2 page version with smaller text size (#267483). (English) Colour
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267482Summer Heat Safety for Seniors and People with Medical Conditions [English] Permalink Public
Explains how extreme heat can affect your health and why, what you can do to stay safe, and the signs of heat illness to watch for. Also includes ways that family and care partners can support those who are most vulnerable. Also available in a larger text size for those with vision challenges. (#267482). (English) Colour
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