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Facts about Influenza (the Flu) [French] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information about influenza including prevention, spread, symptoms, home treatment, when to see a doctor, and how to determine whether it is influenza or a cold. French - Number 12b. (French)

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Healthy Eating for Seniors [French] Permalink Public

This handbook addresses food safety,includes information about supplements, how to eat with a chronic disease, offers you simple ways to eat with less fat and salt,to keep a healthy body weight, to shop for healthy food on a budget, and to read labels, tips and recipes from other seniors. TO ORDER COPIES go to: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/seniors/health-safety/active-aging/healthy-eating/healthy-eating-for-seniors-handbook (French)

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Why Seniors Should Get the Inactivated Influenza (Flu) Vaccine [French] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information providing an overview about why seniors should ge the inactivated influenza (flu) vaccine including benefits, prevention and possible reactions to the vaccine. Number 12a. (French)

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Seniors' Falls Can Be Prevented factsheet [French] 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. (French)

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Get Up & Go (Fraser Health) [French] Permalink Public

Get Up & Go! is a version of BC Women’s Osteofit program. Get Up & Go! program offers an appropriate entry level exercise program for seniors with balance and mobility impairments who would otherwise be unable to attend a community based exercise class. (French) Colour

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Home First: When you need long-term care… (Fraser Health) [French] Permalink Public

Home First is a special way of helping seniors currently in the hospital whose higher health care needs would normally mean a move to long-term care. We offer extra help and support in the home to those seniors who are likely to qualify for long-term care, allowing them to stay at home. As health care needs change, moving to long-term care could still become an option. (French) Colour

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BC Seniors' Guide, 11th edition [French] 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 (French)

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Summer Heat Safety for Seniors and People with Medical Conditions [French] Permalink Public

Explains how extreme heat can affect your health and why, what you can do to stay safe, and the signs of heat illness to watch for. Also includes ways that family and care partners can support those who are most vulnerable. Also available in a larger text size for those with vision challenges. (#267482). (French) Colour

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Summer Heat Safety for Seniors and People with Medical Conditions (Large Text Version) [French] Permalink Public

Explains how extreme heat can affect your health and why, what you can do to stay safe, and the signs of heat illness to watch for. Also includes ways that family and care partners can support those who are most vulnerable. This 4 page version is for those with vision challenges. Also available in a 2 page version with smaller text size (#267483). (French) Colour

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Advance Care Planning Guide: My Voice - Expressing My Wishes for Future Health Care Treatment [French] Permalink Public

What is advance care planning? How to start advance care planning. Advance care plan options. Why you should plan now. (French)

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