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Sick Day Management for Type 2 Diabetes [English] Permalink Public

A bad cold, the flu or a serious injury can make your blood glucose too high. People not usually taking insulin may need to take insulin when they are sick. On the other hand when you take diabetes medication (pills and/or insulin) and cannot eat your usual foods, your blood glucose may go too low. Follow these guidelines to help you stay out of hospital. (English) Colour

High Intensity Rehabilitation (Surrey Memorial Hospital, Eagle Ridge Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Rehabilitation includes a number of different treatments, but the focus of all rehabilitative therapies is to improve function. A care team consisting of physicians, nurses, therapists, and a variety of health professionals will work with you and your family to address your unique needs. (English) Colour

Laurel Place Patient and Family Handbook (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Surrey Memorial Hospital Specialized Rehabilitation Unit offers a bridge from acute care to outpatient services by providing inpatient rehabilitation to adults with new physical and/or mental impairments (leg amputation, stroke, brain injury, etc). (English) Colour

Inpatient Rehabilitation - Information for Referred Patients [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet provides general information about the two types of inpatient rehabilitation programs, why some patients are referred for assessment, and how the Rehabilitation Team will decide whether or not to recommend that you go an inpatient rehabilitation unit. (English) Colour

Welcome to Worthington Pavilion Rehabilitation Unit (Abbotsford) [English] Permalink Public

Worthington Pavilion Rehabilitation is part of our regional rehabilitation program in Abbotsford. We are located in a short-stay unit, within the Worthington Pavilion. We provide an environment that encourages you to be as independent as possible. We help you plan for a safe return home. We encourage you to take an active role in your recovery. (English) Colour

General Rehabilitation (Peace Arch Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Depending on your care needs a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Rehab Assistant or Recreation Therapist will work with you to work towards your rehabilitation goals. The unit is staffed by Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses who strive for excellence in Rehabilitation nursing. (English) Black & White

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder [English] Permalink Public

Post-traumatic stress disorder affects people who have gone through a traumatic event in their lives such as a disastrous earthquake, war, rape, a car or plane accident, or physical violence. The anxiety associated with the event can become so persistent and relentless that it interferes with one's day-to-day functioning. (English)

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Supporting a Friend or Family Member with a Mental Disorder [English] Permalink Public

Mental healthcare professionals are recognizing that support from friends and families is one of the best ways to help someone who is ill. This fact sheet covers some of the things that family and friends can do to assist in the treatment and recovery of someone suffering from mental illness. (English)

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Dialysis and Care of Your Fistula/Graft [English] Permalink Public

Caring for your fistula or graft is an important part of a kidney patient's disease management. This pamphlet provides information on keeping one's fistula/graft clean, and what to do before and after dialysis. (English) Colour

Exercises for Your Fistula [English] Permalink Public

This fact sheet provides three different exercises to strengthen the muscles and veins in your arm in order to make your fistula easier to see and use. (English) Colour