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Safe Use of a Mechanical Lift in Your Home [English] Permalink Public

Brochure for clients that provides information safe use of a mechanical lift in your home. (English) Colour

Rapid Access Clinic - Mental Health and Substance Use [English] Permalink Public

This brochure provides information about what the Rapid Access Clinics is, identifies who are eligible, outlines how referrals can be made, and what to expect when a referral is made to the clinic. (English) Colour

Caregiver Support Services [English] Permalink Public

Caring for someone at home can be rewarding. However, sometimes it can also be stressful, and lead to exhaustion. Support services available so that caregivers can take time to care for their own needs. This describes the different types of programs and services available depending on care needs and the type of support needed. (English) Colour

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After Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) [English] Permalink Public

Care at home after electroconvulsive therapy. (English) Colour

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Home Care Nursing (Langley) [English] Permalink Public

Supporting Langley area. Home Care Nursing helps people care for themselves in their community. You and your family work with us to create your plan of care and help you stay safe at home. We teach you how to care for yourself. (English) Colour

Delirium in the Critical Care Patient [English] Permalink Public

Delirium is a state of confusion and happens often to people in critical care. This pamphlet describes delirium, why it happens, who are more likely to get delirium, how we treat it when it happens, and how essential care partners can help. (English) Colour

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Swallowing Problems (Dysphagia) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Some people have problems swallowing when eating solid food and/or drinking liquids. When you have trouble swallowing, we call it ‘dysphagia’ (sounds like dis-fay-jah). (English) Colour

Handling Hazardous Drugs and Waste at Home - Home Health (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Some medications are good for you but can harm your skin if you touch them. You also need to be careful with your body fluids and waste while you are taking these drugs. Learn how to keep yourself and others safe when handling and taking these medications, and cleaning up bodily fluids and waste. (English) Colour

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Subcutaneous Immune Globulin (SCIg) Home Infusion Program (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

In our blood, we have white blood cells and antibodies. Antibodies are special proteins called immune globulin (Ig). Together, they find and destroy germs such as bacteria and viruses, protecting our bodies from infection. Sometimes our natural antibodies are not enough to fight the infection. Immune globulin is often given to people whose bodies cannot make their own antibodies properly. (English) Colour

P.A.T.H. UNIT / Patient Assessment and Transition to Home (Mission Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Our unit provides an environment that promotes your strengths and abilities. The team works with you and your family to develop a plan for your care that is based on your needs. To help you maintain your well-being, we support you to be as mobile as possible, do much of your own personal care, get up for meals, dress in your own clothes. (English) Colour