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Falls 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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255849Falls Prevention - Fact Sheet [English] Permalink Public
A handout for seniors containing a list of resources for additional information on falls prevention, and stressing the importance of maintaining their independence by following a list of falls prevention tips. (English) Black & White
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254044Delta Elderhealth Services (Delta Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
This program within the Delta Hospital is for seniors needing specialized services. These include a dementia clinic, chronic disease and medication education, falls and injury prevention, and dietary counseling. (English) Black & White
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252871Moving 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
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253376Welcome 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
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255851Managing the Transition from Hospital to Residential Care (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Under Revision
This pamphlet helps prepare individuals make that sometimes difficult transition from staying in a hospital to staying in a residential care facility. The process is broken down into five steps to ensure that the individual receives the appropriate level of care. (English) Colour
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253917Dehydration (Adult) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Your body needs water to work properly. Water keeps your blood flow easily around your body and to your body organs such as your heart and brain. Dehydration (sounds like dee-hi-dray-shun) is when your body does not have enough water. (English) Colour
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English (262727), Chinese - Traditional (262907), Chinese - Simplified (262908), Punjabi (262909), Vietnamese (262910), Arabic (262911), Korean (262912), Farsi (262913)
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262727Healthy 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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Advance Care Planning: Expressing Your Wishes and Instructions for Future Health Care Treatment [English] Permalink Public
This brochure provides an overview about advance care planning including how to start advance care planning and available options. (English)
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English, Chinese - Simplified, Punjabi
P.A.T.H. Unit - Patient Assessment and Transition to Home (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
The PATH unit will provide an environment that promotes 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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English (256155), Chinese - Simplified (265715), Chinese - Traditional (265716), Punjabi (265717)
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