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Aboriginal Health Advance Care Planning: Respecting Aboriginal Ceremonies and Rites [English] Permalink Public

Many First Nations and Aboriginal cultures view death as a natural part of our life cycle with ceremonies and rites marking them. Care and planning must be respected and sensitive to these specific medical treatments, spiritual and traditional ceremonies. What is advance care planning? What is an advance care plan? What is My Voice? Why is advance care planning important? Where can I express my specific cultural health care choices? Who do I share my advance care plan with? Need help with advance care planning? What else should I know? (English)

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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

Oral Health & Hygiene - Information for Residents and Families (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

What is Oral Care? What Caregivers & Residents Can Do? Natural Teeth Oral Care & Basic Care for Dentures;How can Family members help? Purpose of Assessment; Common Mouth Problems may affect Resident’s overall health. Who is at increased risk? Diabetes Mellitus; Heart and Stroke Disorders; Respiratory Diseases. (English) Colour

Creating a Pleasurable Bathing Experience: (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Personal care, including washing and bathing, can be a source of anxiety for some people. Common fears include deep bath water, overhead showers and feeling self-conscious about being undressed in other people’s presence. We use a SPA approach to create a pleasurable bathing experience: S = Supportive – care teams are given the resources they need to provide a pleasurable bathing experience; P = Person-centred – hygiene is individualized for each person’s needs and preferences; A = Approach – maintains the respect and dignity of each person. (English) Colour

Crutches How To Use them Easily and Safely- Booklet (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Instructions for using crutches safely and easily. Includes how to fit the crutches properly, different types of weight bearing, safety tips, standing balance, standing from sitting, sitting from standing, walking, using stairs, and getting into a car. (English) Colour

How to Prevent Blood Clots (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

While in the hospital, there is a chance you could get a blood clot. This factsheet explains the medical term for blood clot (venous thrombo-embolism or VTE), what causes them, what to watch for, and how they are prevented. (English) Black & White

Rh Immune Globulin (WinRho) in Pregnancy and Postpartum - Information For Womeon Who Have Rhesus (Rh) Negative Blood (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Blood Types and the RH Factor; What Could Happen? What Can Be Done? What Are The Possible Side Effects? Could WinRho Be Harmful To My Baby? How Is WinRho Given? The bottom Line (English) Colour

Promoting Continence in Residential Care - A Resident/Family Guide to Quality Care (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

A Resident/Family Guide to Continence and “Toileting Patterns.” Family and Staff Working Together; Assessment of Your Needs; Voiding; Bowel Routine; Why Are We Concerned About Your Toileting Patterns? (English) Black & White

ACE Inhibitors [English] Permalink Public

ACE Inhibitors: Ramipril (Altace®), Perindopril (Coversyl®), Quinapril (Accupril®), Trandolapril (Mavik®), Enalapril (Vasotec®), Fosinopril (Monopril®), Lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril®), Benazepril (Lotensin®), Cilazapril (Inhibace®), Captopril (Capoten®)What are ACE Inhibitors used for? Why should I take this medication? How do ACE inhibitors work? What should I expect? How do I take ACE Inhibitors? What are ACE Inhibitors used for? Why should I take this medication? What should I watch for? Other helpful points. (English) Colour

Aldosterone Antagonists (Potassium Sparing Diuretics) [English] Permalink Public

Aldosterone Antagonists (Potassium Sparing Diuretics): Spironolactone (Aldactone ®) Eplerenone (Inspra®). What are aldosterone agonists used for? Why should I take this medication? What should I expect? How do aldosterone agonists work? How do I take aldosterone agonists? What should I watch for? Other helpful points. (English) Colour