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Alzheimer's Disease: Benefits of Early Diagnosis [English] Permalink Public
The Alzheimer Society is Canada’s leading health charity for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. This brochure provides an overview about early diagnosis. (English)
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https://alzheimer.ca/sites/default/files/files/nat...Low Blood Pressure When Standing Up / Postural Hypotension (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Have you ever noticed that you feel light-headed, dizzy, or faint when you change position from lying down or sitting to standing? This is a type of low blood pressure. You might hear it called ‘postural hypotension’ or ‘orthostatic hypotension’. (English) Colour
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264401Get a Good Night's Sleep (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Sleeping strategies, activity chart and sleep diary. (English) Colour
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2564098 Numbers Every Senior Needs (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
8 numbers a senior living in the Fraser Health region needs to address any health concerns. (English) Colour
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264646Continence Clinic (Peace Arch Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
Incontinence (sounds like ‘in-kon-tin-en-s’) is when you accidently leak urine (pee) or stool (poop).You cannot control or stop the leaking. (English) Colour
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255036Talking About the Future: Advance Care Planning [English] Permalink Public
We would like to talk with you about your illness, your goals and wishes, and planning for the future. This is an important part of the care we provide for all of the people we see. (English) Colour
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265582Keep your Brain Healthy - for South Asians [English] Permalink Public
This brochure provides an overview about dementia, signs to recognize it, and how to keep a healthy brain and lifestyle to improve brain health. Provides a South Asian Dementia Helpline number for Punjabi-speaking dementia patients to receive culturally sensitive support. (English) Colour
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265983Find Resources to Help Seniors in Your Life Age Well (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Wallet card for seniors with link to resources in our community (English) Colour
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266012The Dementia Journey A Roadmap for Residents and their Families [English] Permalink Public
This brochure gives you a basic roadmap of the dementia journey. We hope this helps you to see and prepare for what is coming down the road. We know that every person’s journey will be different. You might see some of these changes or none of these. Dementia is a disease of the brain that gets worse over time. It causes problems with memory, thinking, and behaviour. Over time, dementia affect more than the brain, it affects the entire body. There is no cure. With dementia, knowing the journey can help you and your family know what to expect so you can plan ahead. If you have any questions, please ask us (English) Colour
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266003What You Can Do to Prevent Falls [English] Permalink Public
Many falls can be prevented by making some changes, you can lower your chances of falling. Keep your body active. Have your doctor or pharmacist review your medications. Have your eyes checked by an optometrist once a year. Make your home safer. (English) Colour
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