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Moving to a Residential Care Facility (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Residential care services are for adults who can no longer live safely or independently at home because of their complex health care needs. This booklet provides information on what one can expect living in this type of facility, and how to get oneself settled in this new environment. (English) Colour

Welcome to ACE - Acute Care for Elders Unit (Eagle Ridge Hospital, Peace Arch Hospital, Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre, Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Patients of the ACE Unit are usually 70 years or older, have suddenly become acutely ill, have a number of medical problems at one time, and may be at risk of losing the ability to remain independent. The goal of ACE is to maintain and improve your ability to interact with others, and to live at home as independently as possible. (English) Colour

When Returning Home Is No Longer An Option (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Someone from a specific health profession or program usually gives this resource to the person who needs it and reviews it with them. Before using this information, please review it with someone from that profession or program.

FOR USE IN HOME HEALTH AND PRIMARY CARE ONLY. Going From Hospital to a Long-Term Care Home. This booklet outlines the services available in long term care facilities and how placement decisions are based. (English) Colour

Living Well with Chronic Obstructed Pulmonary Disease - Summary Guide [English] Permalink Public

Anatomy and Physiology of COPD, Smoking and Lung Function, Factors that Can Make Symptoms Worse, Medications, Inhalation Techniques, Breathing Techniques, Positions to Reduce SOB, Coughing Techniques, Energy Conservation Principles, Stress Management, Relaxation Techniques, Healthy Lifestyle, Your Plan of Action. (English)

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The Best Medicine Could Be Less Medicine (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

The medicines you take should make you feel better, not worse. This brochure explains why we review the medicines you are taking and what you can do to help us make sure you only taking the medicines you need. (English) Colour

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

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

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English (256409), Chinese - Traditional (264937), Chinese - Simplified (264938), Punjabi (264939)

When Staying At Home Is No Longer An Option (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Someone from a specific health profession or program usually gives this resource to the person who needs it and reviews it with them. Before using this information, please review it with someone from that profession or program.

FOR USE IN HOME HEALTH AND PRIMARY CARE ONLY. Moving From Home to a Long-Term Care Home. This booklet outlines the services available in long term care facilities and how placement decisions are based. (English) Colour

P.A.T.H. Unit (Patient Assessment and Transition to Home) at CareLife Fleetwood (Surrey) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet provides you and your family with general information about the P.A.T.H. Unit at CareLife Fleetwood, including an introduction to the Care team and services available to you. (English) Colour

The Dementia Journey A Roadmap for Residents and their Families [English] Permalink Public

This brochure gives you a basic roadmap of the dementia journey. We hope this helps you to see and prepare for what is coming down the road. We know that every person’s journey will be different. You might see some of these changes or none of these. Dementia is a disease of the brain that gets worse over time. It causes problems with memory, thinking, and behaviour. Over time, dementia affect more than the brain, it affects the entire body. There is no cure. With dementia, knowing the journey can help you and your family know what to expect so you can plan ahead. If you have any questions, please ask us (English) Colour