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Specialized Seniors Clinic (New Westminster, Chilliwack, Delta, Langley, Surrey, White Rock, Mission, Abbotsford) [English] Permalink Public

Outlines the services offered to seniors 65 years or older with multiple health issues. The clinic also provides help to the families of these seniors with education and support. (English) Colour

My Health Record [English] Permalink Public

This booklet combines a number of blank forms and check boxes that allow you to note in great detail all aspects of your health. This is not just limited to medical history, but includes background (religion, language, eating restrictions, immunization record) and how important decisions are to be made. (English) Black & White

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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http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/people/seniors/he...

Alzheimer Society of BC Programs and Resources [English] Permalink Public

Listing of alzheimer resources. (English)

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https://alzheimer.ca/sites/default/files/documents...

Anxiety Management Group for Seniors (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Are you troubled by anxiety? Would you like to learn how to manage it better? If you answered ‘Yes’ to either or both of these questions and you are 65 years or older, this program is for you. Anxiety is a common and normal experience. It can be managed successfully! (English) Colour

Caregiver Support Services [English] Permalink Public

Caring for someone at home can be rewarding. However, sometimes it can also be stressful, and lead to exhaustion. Support services available so that caregivers can take time to care for their own needs. This describes the different types of programs and services available depending on care needs and the type of support needed. (English) Colour

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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

What is Spiritual Health? [English] Permalink Public

Spiritual Health is part of caring for the whole person. Spirituality is the part within each of us that gives our life meaning and purpose. Each person understands and expresses it differently. (English) Colour

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Home First: When you need long-term care… (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Home First is a special way of helping seniors currently in the hospital whose higher health care needs would normally mean a move to long-term care. We offer extra help and support in the home to those seniors who are likely to qualify for long-term care, allowing them to stay at home. As health care needs change, moving to long-term care could still become an option. (English) Colour

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Health Services for Community Living (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Health Services for Community Living (HSCL) is a community-based program, which provides non-emergency nursing, rehabilitation, dental and nutritional services to adults with developmental (intellectual) disabilities. (English) Colour

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English (256036), Arabic (266235), Farsi (266233), Punjabi (266234), Tagalog (266232)