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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

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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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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Osteoporosis and Nutrition [English] Permalink Public

This six-page fact sheet from Osteoporosis Canada focuses on the importance of nutrition in maintaining and building healthy and strong bones. (English)

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Your Guide to Strong Bones [English] Permalink Public

This two-page guide from Osteoporosis Canada focuses on ways to keep your bones strong, touching on nutrition, exercise, vitamin supplements, medication, and more. (English)

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Secondary Osteoporosis [English] Permalink Public

This four-page fact sheet focuses on secondary osteoporosis, which occurs as a result of the treatment of another disease or condition, or the condition itself. Includes information on glucocorticoids, other medications and medical conditions that also causes secondary osteoporosis and how to reduce the effects. Also includes information on conditions and treatments that contribute to falls and fractures. (English)

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