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Seniors' Falls Can Be Prevented factsheet [English] Permalink Public
HealthLinkBC Health File overview about preventing seniors falls use including risks, what I can do to lower my risk of falling at home and away from home. Number 78. (English)
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Hip Protector Purchasing Guide (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
This purchasing guide has brands of hip protectors that Fraser Health recommends, along with descriptions of the different styles available and how to purchase them. (English) Colour
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267752Osteoporosis 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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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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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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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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This one page guide from Osteoporosis Canada is packed with useful information to get you started thinking about ways you can safely and effectively exercise. See what the experts recommend along with real life examples of what you can do and what you should avoid. (English)
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Home activity program. (English) Colour
This factsheet is part of Your Guide to Independent Living - Keeping you safe from falls and injuries Package (264151).
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264231Your Guide to Independent Living - Are you at risk for falls (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Survey to check if you are at risk for falls. (English) Colour
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264309Your Guide to Independent Living - What you can do to reduce you risk for falls (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
This factsheet provides examples of things you can do to stay strong and reduce the risk for falls. (English) Colour
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English (264310), Chinese - Simplified (264600), Chinese - Traditional (264593), French (266480), Korean (266481), Punjabi (264586)
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