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Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation - An option for treating aortic stenosis (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet describes what this procedure is and what to consider before deciding if a Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) is a therapy you should consider. We hope it helps you understand how treatment recommendations are made and how you will be part of that process. Please read this booklet, share it with your family, and bring it with you when you come to the TAVI Clinic. (English) Colour

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

Health Care Support Workers in Long-Term Care and Assisted Living [English] Permalink Public

We are adding Health Care Support Workers to our team! While working as a Health Care Support Worker, these people are training to become certified Health Care Aides. (English) Colour

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Primary Care Fall Prevention Home Activity Program [English] Permalink Public

This is an handout showing basic exercises that can be done at home to reduce fall risk. (English)

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Your Heart Surgery Journey – Preparing for Surgery (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

You are going to have heart surgery. We break this time frame into phases: before surgery, recovery in the hospital then when you get home. When you take an active part now, you can help your recovery after surgery. (English) Colour

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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

My Voice in Action: A Workbook for Advance Care Planning EASY READ Version [English] Permalink Public

An EASY READ version of our interactive workbook that accompanies the My Voice guide. 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. This easy read version is to support any adult that may process information differently for whatever reason (ie. adults with disabilities, adults living with neurological disorders, adults living with aphasia, adults with early/mild dementia). (English) Colour

Dementia and Falling - In Long-Term Care (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

People with dementia have a greater chance of falling while in Long-Term Care. The sheet explains what you can do to keep active and stay safe. There is also information for family and friends on how they can help keep you safe. (English) Colour

BC Seniors' Guide, 11th edition [English] Permalink Public

To order a free print copy of the BC Seniors' Guide, contact the Office of the Seniors Advocate, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call toll-free: 1-877-952-3181 In Victoria, call: 250-952-3181 (English)

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https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/people/seniors/a...

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BC Elders' Guide, 1st edition [English] Permalink Public

To obtain a print copy of the BC Elder’s Guide, please contact the First Nations Health Authority at 604-693-6500 or toll free 1-866-913-0033. (English)

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https://www.fnha.ca/WellnessSite/WellnessDocuments...