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Health Care Support Workers in Long-Term Care and Assisted Living [English] Permalink Public

We are adding Health Care Support Workers to our team! While working as a Health Care Support Worker, these people are training to become certified Health Care Aides. (English) Colour

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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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Dementia and Falling - In Long-Term Care (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

People with dementia have a greater chance of falling while in Long-Term Care. The sheet explains what you can do to keep active and stay safe. There is also information for family and friends on how they can help keep you safe. (English) Colour

Hip Protector Purchasing Guide (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This purchasing guide has brands of hip protectors that Fraser Health recommends, along with descriptions of the different styles available and how to purchase them. (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

Medicines at Day Programs for Older Adults [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.

For clients of Older Adult Day Programs. Some clients need help to take their medicines while attending the Day Program. If you are someone who nurses think needs help, we let you know. Ask Day Program staff if you feel you need help. (English) Colour

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Winter Walking Safety for Seniors [English] Permalink Public

Walking is a great activity to keep you moving! But during the winter months, people are more likely to slip, trip, or fall with slippery streets and walkways. Here are some ways to stay safe. (English) Colour

Osteoporosis Drug Treatments [English] Permalink Public

This four-page fact sheet from Osteoporosis Canada focuses on medications used to treat osteoporosis. Contains detailed information on available medications, including effectiveness, who can take the drug, how it is taken and possible side effects. (English)

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Osteoporosis Canada Fact Sheet [English] Permalink Public

12 Myths and Facts about osteoporosis to help you make the best decisions to manage your bone health. (English)

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Men and Osteoporosis [English] Permalink Public

This two-page fact sheet from Osteoporosis Canada focuses on men and osteoporosis. Includes information on risk factors for fracture, secondary causes of bone loss and treatment. Also presents a story of a man living with osteoporosis. (English)

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