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Welcome to the Convalescent Care Program (Surrey, Abbotsford) [English] Permalink Public

Convalescent Care is mainly for older adults recovering from an acute illness or injury and need a little extra care before they can return home. (English) Colour

Intravenous Therapy in Long-Term Care (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

A brief description of IV therapy and how it is offered in residential care in Fraser Health. Intravenous (IV) means ‘into the vein’. Intravenous therapy is when we insert a small flexible tube (called an ‘IV catheter’) through the skin into a vein. This allows us to give fluid or medicine right into the blood stream. Veins carry blood toward the heart. (English) Colour

About Urinary Tract Infections (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet provides information on what the signs of a possible urinary tract infection and treatment options. (English) Colour

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Balancing Freedom with Safety in Long-Term Care: Use of Restraints (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Information for residents and families about restraint use covering what is a restraint and why restraints are used. (English) Colour

What is Frailty? An Information Resource for Residents and Families [English] Permalink Public

Brochure describes frailty, what residents and families can expect when residents are frail, what they can expect from staff, what they can do themselves to deal with frailty, and where they can find more information. (English) Black & White

P.A.T.H. Unit (Patient Assessment and Transition to Home) at CareLife Fleetwood (Surrey) [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet provides you and your family with general information about the P.A.T.H. Unit at CareLife Fleetwood. (English) Colour

About Pneumonia - Long-Term Care [English] Permalink Public

Pneumonia (say new-moan-yah) is an infection in one or both lungs. This can be a serious health problem for older adults. This pamphlet describes the signs of pneumonia, how it is treated in the care home, and ways to prevent pneumonia. (English) Colour

Preventing and Treating Pain in Care Homes (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Information about pain in older adults when living in a care home. Includes information about pain, how pain is expressed especially when a person also has dementia, what happens to a person if pain is not treated, and different ways to treat pain. We include ways that family and friends can help. (English) Colour

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English (266293), Chinese - Simplified (266296), Chinese - Traditional (266295), Punjabi (266294)

Overnight Respite Care (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Respite provides caregivers with some time away from their loved one to focus on their own health and well-being. Overnight Respite Care offers 24 hour care in a long-term care home or an assisted living setting. (English) Colour

BookABreak Respite Booking System (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet provides step by step instructions for booking a stay with a respite provider. It includes how to search for an available respite bed, how to request a booking, and how to review your bookings. It also explains how to cancel a booking. (English) Colour