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Hip Protectors - Always On Your Side [English] Permalink Public
Hip protectors are special garments (underwear, shorts, or pants) containing soft pads specifically designed to protect your hips during a fall. The following information will help you learn more about the benefits of using hip protectors to prevent hip fractures. (English) Colour
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254857Caring for a Person with Dementia (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
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Dementia is defined as a progressive and degenerative disease caused by a number of different conditions. Occupational Therapy can help identify and improve the ability of people with dementia to perform daily activities. This pamphlet provides many useful suggestions for how a home can be made safer for those suffering from this condition. (English) Colour
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262535Maintaining Good Posture (Peace Arch Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
A fact sheet for osteoporosis patients explaining the difference between proper posture and poor posture. Tips are also provided for sitting, standing, and sleeping postures. (English) Colour
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262610Swallowing Problems (Dysphagia) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Some people have problems swallowing when eating solid food and/or drinking liquids. When you have trouble swallowing, we call it ‘dysphagia’ (sounds like dis-fay-jah). (English) Colour
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265402Thickened 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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265449You and Your Brain - Understanding Cognition (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
This handout provides information on what cognition is, what it includes, why it is important, factors that can impact cognition, and actions that can support a healthy brain. (English) Colour
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265919Your Role in Your Rehabilitation [English] Permalink Public
Rehabilitation after a stroke happens all day, every day of your stay. This pamphlet tells you what we ask you to do for rehabilitation, including personal care and other activities. (English) Colour
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265827Changes in Cognition, Vision, and Perception After a Stroke [English] Permalink Public
This pamphlet explains the possible changes in your thinking or cognitive function after a stroke. It includes what can happen to your awareness, attention span, processing of what you hear and see, memory, and problem-solving. (English) Colour
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265825Communicating and Swallowing After a Stroke [English] Permalink Public
After a stroke, you could have difficulties communicating or problems swallowing. This pamphlet describes ways you can help a person with either or both of these problems. (English) Colour
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265823Coping with Emotional Changes After a Stroke [English] Permalink Public
After a stroke, sometimes our emotions seem to come “out of the blue” and are “uncontrollable”. Anxiety, anger, frustration, depression, withdrawal, decreased motivation for therapy or re-learning can all be common. This pamphlet summarizes these changes and what you can do to help deal with them. (English) Black & White
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