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Falls Prevention Mobile Clinic [English] Permalink Public

A multi-disciplinary approach to the prevention of falls and fall-related injuries. (English) Colour

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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Your Guide to Reducing Falls and Injuries in Hospital (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

As a patient in the hospital, you are at risk for falling. Here are some ways you, your family, and friends can help reduce your risk of falling and getting hurt. (English) Colour

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Caring for a Person with Dementia (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [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.

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

The Safe Disposal of Sharps at Home (Delta, Langley, Surrey, White Rock) [English] Permalink Public

A pamphlet on how to safely dispose of needles, syringes with attached needles, and disposable lancets. (English) Colour

What You Can Do To Prevent Falls [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet outlines four things you can do to prevent falls. These include starting an exercise program, having a health care professional review your medicines, having your vision checked, and making your home safer. (English) Colour

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English (254629), Chinese - Traditional (254630)

Rat Prevention and Control [English] Permalink Public

Rats can be both a serious pest and a cause for public health concern. They carry and transmit disease, and they bite people and pets if provoked. This pamphlet contains extensive information on how to identify and to detect rats and rat activity, and how to rat-proof your home to help control and reduce rat population. (English) Black & White

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Safer Tripping: Magic mushrooms, LSD, and other hallucinogens [English] Permalink Public

Reduce your risk of bad trips (scary and stressful experiences), injuries from falls or accidents, and mental health problems (English)

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Keep Your Skin Healthy: What you Can Do (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Information to keep your skin healthy including nutrition, activity, when to ask for help, positioning your body, risks, and skin care. (English) Colour

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English (262726), Arabic (265545), Chinese - Simplified (265542), Chinese - Traditional (265541), Hindi (265543), Korean (265544), Punjabi (265540)

Your Guide to Preventing Falls and Related Injuries - Long-Term Care and Assisted Living (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Anyone living in a long-term care or assisted living setting are at risk for falls and injuries, and everyone has a role in preventing falls. (English) Colour