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Hospice Care [English] Permalink Public
A hospice, or hospice care is a home-like place that provides this specialized comfort care for people living with a life-threatening illness during the last weeks of their lives. It is often physically attached to a long-term care facility, hospital, or other type of housing. (English) Colour
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280119Falls 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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255849Lifeline Emergency Response Services [English] Permalink Public
A 24/7 response service for seniors or those with physical challenges that assists individuals to maintain their independence and remain safe in their own homes. A panic button worn either around the wrist or on a chain around one's neck can be pushed, instantly activating a call to the Response Centre for help. (English) Colour
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262224Falls Prevention - Fact Sheet [English] Permalink Public
A handout for seniors containing a list of resources for additional information on falls prevention, and stressing the importance of maintaining their independence by following a list of falls prevention tips. (English) Black & White
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254044Delta Elderhealth Services (Delta Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
This program within the Delta Hospital is for seniors needing specialized services. These include a dementia clinic, chronic disease and medication education, falls and injury prevention, and dietary counseling. (English) Black & White
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252871Managing the Transition from Hospital to Residential Care (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Under Revision
This pamphlet helps prepare individuals make that sometimes difficult transition from staying in a hospital to staying in a residential care facility. The process is broken down into five steps to ensure that the individual receives the appropriate level of care. (English) Colour
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253917Advance Care Planning Guide: My Voice - Expressing My Wishes for Future Health Care Treatment [English] Permalink Public
What is advance care planning? How to start advance care planning. Advance care plan options. Why you should plan now. Note to Employees: This is STORES ITEM # 349976. (English)
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Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults [English] Permalink Public
HealthLinkBC Health File overview about healthy eating healthy aging for adults including the important nutrients, supplements and resources. Number 68j. (English)
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Healthy Eating for Seniors [English] 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 (English)
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Advance Care Planning: Expressing Your Wishes and Instructions for Future Health Care Treatment [English] Permalink Public
This brochure provides an overview about advance care planning including how to start advance care planning and available options. (English)
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