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Getting to know Dementia: A Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment, and Care [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet describes the types of symptoms associated with dementia, the forms of treatment available, and information on how to plan for one's future while managing this condition. (English)

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https://iconproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07...

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English, Chinese - Traditional, Punjabi

Supporting people who use substances - A brief guide for friends and family [English] Permalink Public

Helping people address their substance use involves helping them express and reach their goals. Anyone who has contact with people who may be using substances in harmful or risky ways has a unique opportunity to influence the way they think and feel about their use, and help them make changes to reduce the harms they are experiencing or causing in others. (English)

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https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/sites/default/files/s...

Delirium in the Older Adult: A Family Guide (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Delirium (say dah-l-ear-ee-uhm) is when a person becomes confused. It is temporary. The person’s thinking and behaviour changes. The person’s thinking and behaviour changes. It develops quickly over hours and days. It can last for a few hours or days, sometimes longer. Delirium is a serious medical problem, and common in older adults. This pamphlet provides information on delirium including causes, exhibited behaviours, and what you can do to help. (English) Colour

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Chest Pain - Non-Cardiac (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Pain in your chest can be scary but is does not always mean you are having a heart attack. We have done some tests and determined your chest pain is not coming from your heart. (English) Colour

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English (253986), English (253986), Arabic (262918), Chinese - Simplified (262915), Chinese - Traditional (262914), Farsi (262920), Korean (262919), Punjabi (262916), Vietnamese (262917)

Alzheimer's Disease: Communication [English] Permalink Public

The Alzheimer Society is Canada’s leading health charity for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. This document is intended to help the person with dementia, and his/her family and caregivers understand how dementia affects communication and provide them with useful strategies to maintain and enhance communication throughout the progression of the disease. (English)

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

Alzheimer's Disease: Getting a Diagnosis [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides information on getting a diagnosis for dementia. (English)

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

Alzheimer's Disease: Caregiving Options - Considering Long - Term Care [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 on considering long - term care. (English)

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

Depression [English] Permalink Public

Resource on information about what is Depression, how to recognize symptoms, what to do etc. from the BC Heart Failure Network. (English) Colour

Go The Distance Virtual Day Programs [English] Permalink Public

Go the Distance is for older adults who cannot attend a regular Day Program in person. (English) Colour

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English (266801), Punjabi (267149)

Chest Pain - Non-Cardiac (Fraser Health) [Chinese - Traditional] Permalink Public

Pain in your chest can be scary but is does not always mean you are having a heart attack. We have done some tests and determined your chest pain is not coming from your heart. (Chinese - Traditional) Colour

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English (253986), English (253986), Arabic (262918), Chinese - Simplified (262915), Chinese - Traditional (262914), Farsi (262920), Korean (262919), Punjabi (262916), Vietnamese (262917)