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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

Caring for a Person with Dementia (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

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Dementia is defined as a progressive and degenerative disease caused by a number of different conditions. Occupational Therapy can help identify and improve the ability of people with dementia to perform daily activities. This pamphlet provides many useful suggestions for how a home can be made safer for those suffering from this condition. (English) Colour

Oral Hypersensitivity Food Aversion (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Under Revision

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This refers to a child's stronger than normal responses to touch, taste and/or temperature in the mouth or around the face. This factsheet discusses the causes of oral hypersensitivity or food aversion, desensitization strategies, and how to integrate an improved eating program into daily routines. (English) Black & White

Aphasia - About Loss of Language (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Aphasia (or dysphasia) is a breakdown in normal language function. This pamphlet provides additional information on what it is, what you might notice, what you can do, and how speech therapy can help. (English) Colour

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Acquired Apraxia of Speech - About Uncoordinated Speech (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Apraxia of speech is a motor speech disorder that causes difficulty with initiating and sequencing the sounds in words. This pamphlet contains information on what you might notice should you have apraxia, what you can do, and how speech language pathology can help. (English) Colour

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Dysarthria - About Slurred Speech (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

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Dysarthria is difficulty speaking due to weakness, slowness, or incoordination of the muscles used for speech (mouth, face, voice, and breathing).This pamphlet contains information on what you might notice should you have dysarthria, what you can do, and how speech language pathology can help. (English) Colour

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Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD) [English] Permalink Public

During pregnancy and weeks after childbirth, your hormones allow your ligaments and muscles around the pelvis to become more stretchy and soft. This allows your pelvis to open up for the birth of your baby. These changes can cause pain when moving from one position to another. This pamphlet describes how to take care of yourself and protect your pelvis, as well as some exercises you can do. (English) Colour

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

What to Expect in High Intensity Rehab (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

‘High intensity’ is about focusing on your rehabilitation 24 hours a day. We call it living in a ’24 hour Rehab Culture’. This pamphlet describes what happens and what is expected while in Rehab. This pamphlet is part of an education series offered in High Intensity Rehab, Laurel Place. (English) Colour

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Changes in Cognition, Vision, and Perception After a Stroke (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet explains the possible changes in your thinking or cognitive function after a stroke. It includes what can happen to your awareness, attention span, processing of what you hear and see, memory, and problem-solving. This pamphlet is part of an education series offered in High Intensity Rehab, Laurel Place. (English) Colour

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