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Falls Prevention Mobile Clinic [English] Permalink Public

A multi-disciplinary approach to the prevention of falls and fall-related injuries. (English) Colour

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English (255849), French (265561)

Hip Protectors - Always On Your Side (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Hip protectors are special garments (underwear, shorts, or pants) containing soft pads specifically designed to protect your hips during a fall. The following information will help you learn more about the benefits of using hip protectors to prevent hip fractures. (English) Colour

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English (254857), Chinese - Traditional (264411), Chinese - Simplified (264410), Punjabi (264412)

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

Someone from a specific health profession or program usually gives this resource to the person who needs it and reviews it with them. Before using this information, please review it with someone from that profession or program.

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

Keep Your Skin Healthy: What you Can Do (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Information to keep your skin healthy including nutrition, activity, when to ask for help, positioning your body, risks, and skin care. (English) Colour

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English (262726), Punjabi (265540), Chinese - Traditional (265541), Chinese - Simplified (265542), Hindi (265543), Korean (265544), Arabic (265545)

Your Guide to Preventing Falls and Related Injuries - Long-Term Care and Assisted Living (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Anyone living in a long-term care or assisted living setting are at risk for falls and injuries, and everyone has a role in preventing falls. (English) Colour

Staying Safe - How Can I be Involved? [English] Permalink Public

Safety is everyone’s job. People in care, their family, and all staff need to work together to reduce harm. This includes reducing the chances of falls and injuries, medicine errors, infections, fire, and theft. (English) Colour

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English (262987), Punjabi (266092), Chinese - Simplified (266114)

Substance Use: Safer Smoking [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet has tips on safe crack and crystal use including mouth care, what to expect when using crack or crystal and signs of overdose. (English) Colour

Substance Use: Safe Injecting [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet has tips on safe injecting, what to expect when using crack, cocaine or heroin and signs of overdose. (English) Colour

Balancing Freedom with Safety in Long-Term Care: Use of Restraints (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Information for residents and families about restraint use covering what is a restraint and why restraints are used. (English) Colour

Alzheimer's Disease: Head's Up for Healthier Brains [English] Permalink Public

The Alzheimer Society is Canada’s leading health charity for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The brochure provides information on what you can do to maintain or improve your brain health. (English)

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