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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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Lifeline Emergency Response Services [English] Permalink Public

A 24/7 response service for seniors or those with physical challenges that assists individuals to maintain their independence and remain safe in their own homes. A panic button worn either around the wrist or on a chain around one's neck can be pushed, instantly activating a call to the Response Centre for help. (English) Colour

Resources for People with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

What is COPD? The airways in the lungs become inflamed and obstructed or blocked. This makes it difficult to move the air out of your lungs. COPD incudes two major breathing diseases: Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema. You may be at risk or have COPD if you are or were a smoker; have a cough with mucous that won't go away...have frequent chest infections...experience shortness of breath while doing simple activities. (English) Colour

Talking About Your Illness with Loved Ones and Caregivers [English] Permalink Public

Talking about your illness with friends and family may not be easy, but it will help them understand what is important to you. It will also help them support you and your decisions. (English) Colour

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Moving to Alternate Level of Care (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

We plan with you and your family a date for leaving the Alternate Level of Care Unit at Fellburn Care Centre, including how you get home. (English) Colour

Welcome to the Medical Behavior Unit (N53) (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Our goal is to work with you, your family and significant others to help you become stable enough for you to you return home or support you in preparation for longer-term placement (English) Colour

Sepsis - Information for patients and families [English] Permalink Public

This document provides an overview on sepsis: what it is, who is at risk, signs and symptoms, treatments, and prevention. (English)

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https://vch.eduhealth.ca/PDFs/FF/FF.110.S47.pdf

Dementia and Falling - In Hospital [English] Permalink Public

People with dementia have a greater chance of falling while in the hospital. 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

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Low Cost 7-Day Meal Plan for Diabetes - 45 gram Carbohydrate meals [English] Permalink Public

This meal plan includes lower cost foods for meals that each have 45 gram of carbohydrate. This resource is helpful for people on a low income who have diabetes. (English) Colour

Carbohydrate Counting: Advanced [English] Permalink Public

Carbohydrate (or carbs) is the nutrient with the greatest effect on your blood sugar level. “Carbohydrate counting” is way of keeping track or counting how much carbohydrates you are eating to help manage your blood sugars. This booklet helps you match your insulin dose with the amount of carbohydrate in your meals and snacks. Only use this booklet under the direction of a Diabetes Educator or Dietitian. (English) Colour