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Live Well Smoke and Vape Free: Long-Term Care Care (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This brochure provides information on alternatives to smoking to help relieve any discomfort you might feel from nicotine withdrawal. (English) Colour

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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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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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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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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Keeping Your Bladder Healthy [English] Permalink Public

Do you leak pee (urine) when you laugh, cough, sneeze, or lift things? Do you have to rush to the toilet? If the muscles that help you pee are not working well, you can leak urine. Read about different ways to help you stop leaking urine. (English) Colour

Your Care in Assisted Living: A Palliative Approach [English] Permalink Public

An end of life care approach to help you have the best quality of life possible. This means we help you live as well as possible for as long as possible. Read this booklet to learn how we use a palliative approach to your care in Assisted Living. (English) Colour

South Asian Day Program for Older Adults (Abbotsford) [English] Permalink Public

The Day Program engages South Asian older adults in activities and interventions that benefit their physical, mental, emotional needs and provide social stimulation. The program also will provide snacks, tea, coffee, and may provide lunch (English) Colour

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English (267164), Punjabi (267154)

Talking About the Future: Advance Care Planning [English] Permalink Public

We would like to talk with you about your illness, your goals and wishes, and planning for the future. This is an important part of the care we provide for all of the people we see. (English) Colour

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English (265582), Chinese - Simplified (266376), Punjabi (266375)

My Advance Care Plan: A Companion Workbook to My Voice. [English] Permalink Public

An interactive workbook that accompanies the My Voice guide (STORES ITEM # 349976). 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. (English) Colour

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English (266192), Punjabi (267169)