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Welcome to the Convalescent Care Program (Surrey, Abbotsford) [English] Permalink Public
Convalescent Care is mainly for older adults recovering from an acute illness or injury and need a little extra care before they can return home. (English) Colour
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255688My Voice in Action: A Workbook for Advance Care Planning EASY READ Version [English] Permalink Public
An EASY READ version of our interactive workbook that accompanies the My Voice guide. It is a supportive, fill in the blank style booklet to guide adults through the reflective process of advance care planning. It acts as a record for initial ACP thoughts and encourages further education/conversation and regular revisions. This easy read version is to support any adult that may process information differently for whatever reason (ie. adults with disabilities, adults living with neurological disorders, adults living with aphasia, adults with early/mild dementia). (English) Colour
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267099Hip 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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267752Osteoporosis Diagnosis [English] Permalink Public
This four-page fact sheet from Osteoporosis Canada focuses on the diagnosis of osteoporosis. Contains detailed information on comprehensive fracture risk assessment. (English)
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https://osteoporosis.ca/wp-content/uploads/OC.Oste...Osteoporosis 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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https://osteoporosis.ca/wp-content/uploads/OC.Oste...Osteoporosis and Nutrition [English] Permalink Public
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...Too 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-...Herbs and Herbal Supplements [English] Permalink Public
Herbs and Herbal Supplements is part of a larger package of heart failure resources from the BC Heart Failure Network. (English) Colour
This factsheet is part of Living with Heart Failure - Package (262780).
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