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Substance Use: Safer 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

How to Stay Safe at Home (Fraser Health) [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.

List of general ways to stay safe at home, provided by your occupational therapist. Includes strategies for setting up your home, managing your medications, personal care, everyday activities and in case of emergencies. (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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Seniors' Falls Can Be Prevented factsheet [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File overview about preventing seniors falls use including risks, what I can do to lower my risk of falling at home and away from home. Number 78. (English)

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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

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

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 Guide to Independent Living - How to Get Up Safely from a Fall (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Advice on what to do if you fall and how to get up safely. (English) Colour

This factsheet is part of Your Guide to Independent Living - Keeping you safe from falls and injuries Package (264151).

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Your Guide to Independent Living - Make your home safer (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Checklist to make your home safer. (English) Colour

This factsheet is part of Your Guide to Independent Living - Keeping you safe from falls and injuries Package (264151).

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Your Guide to Independent Living - Resources available in the community (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides information on hip protectors, a personal emergency response service and a door-to-door shared-ride service. (English) Colour

This factsheet is part of Your Guide to Independent Living - Keeping you safe from falls and injuries Package (264151).

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