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Thickened Fluids (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

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Describes what dysphagia is, identifies which fluid thickness is safest, and how to thicken fluids. The dietitian provides the amount of thickened fluids needed each day.(Given in consultation with a dietitian) (English) Colour

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Using Foods to Thicken Fluids (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

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Describes how to make thickened fluids using common foods. Includes recipes using natural thickeners so they are either nectar thick, honey thick, or pudding thick. (Given in consultation with a dietitian) (English) Colour

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Let’s Talk About Eating for Comfort As Health Declines - Supporting adults with developmental disabilities [English] Permalink Public

The changes people go through as their health declines can be hard to talk about, whether or not the person has a developmental disability. We hope this pamphlet helps start important conversations between families and the healthcare team about eating and drinking as the person’s health declines (English) Colour

When You Have a High Output Ostomy [English] Permalink Public

Nutrition tips for people who have a high output ostomy. (English) Colour

Eating to Help Wounds Heal (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Eating healthy helps your wound heal faster and helps you fight infection. Read this factsheet for more information about eating and drinking to help your wounds heal. (English) Colour

A Guide to Your Stay in Hospital: Information for children and teens with eating disorders (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet is for children and teens in the hospital because of dangerous side effects of their eating disorder. It introduces them to the care team and describes what to expect. (English) Colour

Delirium and Nutrition [English] Permalink Public

Delirium can make it hard for a person to stay awake to eat, focus on eating and swallow food. This pamphlet gives answers to questions you may have when someone you can for has delirium. (English) Colour

Keeping Track of My Heart Health [English] Permalink Public

As part of Heart Healthy Nutrition, a table to track the results of your blood tests, waist and weight measurements, as well as tracking weekly activities. Includes target ranges to aim for. (English) Colour

This factsheet is part of Heart Healthy Nutrition (262584).

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Dehydration (Adult) (Fraser Health) [Chinese - Traditional] Permalink Public

Your body needs water to work properly. Water keeps your blood flow easily around your body and to your body organs such as your heart and brain. Dehydration (sounds like dee-hi-dray-shun) is when your body does not have enough water. (Chinese - Traditional) Colour

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Dehydration (Adult) (Fraser Health) [Chinese - Simplified] Permalink Public

Your body needs water to work properly. Water keeps your blood flow easily around your body and to your body organs such as your heart and brain. Dehydration (sounds like dee-hi-dray-shun) is when your body does not have enough water. (Chinese - Simplified) Colour

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