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Aging is a Contact Sport: Hip Protectors - Video [English] Permalink Public

The video provides education about the importance of using hip protectors to decrease risk of sustaining a hip fracture and how using a team approach can improve the likelihood of a client using them. (English)

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjNkxCBZI5c

Healthy Eating for Seniors [English] Permalink Public

This handbook addresses food safety,includes information about supplements, how to eat with a chronic disease, offers you simple ways to eat with less fat and salt,to keep a healthy body weight, to shop for healthy food on a budget, and to read labels, tips and recipes from other seniors. TO ORDER COPIES go to: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/seniors/health-safety/active-aging/healthy-eating/healthy-eating-for-seniors-handbook (English)

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https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/people/seniors/h...

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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

Patient Assessment and Transition to Home (PATH) Units (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

The PATH unit is a place that helps you prepare to move from the hospital to home. Learn what you need to bring, what to expect, and how we work together to promote your strengths and abilities. The team will work with you and your family to develop a plan for your care that is based on your needs. (English) Colour

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Changeways for Seniors - TriCities (Port Coquitlam) [English] Permalink Public

Changeways is an established educational program designed for those seniors who have been experiencing challenges in their lives as a result of depression or anxiety. Details of the program, including the benefits and the cost, are outlined in this pamphlet. (English) Colour

Why Seniors Should Get the Inactivated Influenza (Flu) Vaccine [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information providing an overview about why seniors should ge the inactivated influenza (flu) vaccine including benefits, prevention and possible reactions to the vaccine. Number 12a. (English)

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https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/sites/default/files/do...

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Seniors' Falls Can Be Prevented factsheet [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File overview about preventing seniors falls use including risks, what I can do to lower my risk of falling at home and away from home. Number 78. (English)

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https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/sites/default/files/do...

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Get a Good Night's Sleep (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Sleeping strategies, activity chart and sleep diary. (English) Colour

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8 Numbers Every Senior Needs (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

8 numbers a senior living in the Fraser Health region needs to address any health concerns. (English) Colour

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Continence 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