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Your Heart Surgery Journey – Preparing for Surgery (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

You are going to have heart surgery. We break this time frame into phases: before surgery, recovery in the hospital then when you get home. When you take an active part now, you can help your recovery after surgery. (English) Colour

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Your Care in Assisted Living: A Palliative Approach [English] Permalink Public

An end of life care approach to help you have the best quality of life possible. This means we help you live as well as possible for as long as possible. Read this booklet to learn how we use a palliative approach to your care in Assisted Living. (English) Colour

My Voice in Action: A Workbook for Advance Care Planning EASY READ Version [English] Permalink Public

An EASY READ version of our interactive workbook that accompanies the My Voice guide. It is a supportive, fill in the blank style booklet to guide adults through the reflective process of advance care planning. It acts as a record for initial ACP thoughts and encourages further education/conversation and regular revisions. This easy read version is to support any adult that may process information differently for whatever reason (ie. adults with disabilities, adults living with neurological disorders, adults living with aphasia, adults with early/mild dementia). (English) Colour

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

BC Seniors' Guide, 11th edition [English] Permalink Public

To order a free print copy of the BC Seniors' Guide, contact the Office of the Seniors Advocate, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call toll-free: 1-877-952-3181 In Victoria, call: 250-952-3181 (English)

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https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/people/seniors/a...

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BC Elders' Guide, 1st edition [English] Permalink Public

To obtain a print copy of the BC Elder’s Guide, please contact the First Nations Health Authority at 604-693-6500 or toll free 1-866-913-0033. (English)

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https://www.fnha.ca/WellnessSite/WellnessDocuments...

After your Transfusion: What to Watch out for [English] Permalink Public

You had a transfusion today. Sometimes, people have a reaction soon after leaving the hospital, or up to 14 days later. With this in mind, you should know what to watch for and when to get help. (English) Colour

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English (267276), Arabic (267278), Chinese - Simplified (267281), Chinese - Traditional (267282), Korean (267284), Punjabi (267277), Spanish (267280), Tigrinya (267279), Vietnamese (267283)

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

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

Sexual Health Services [English] Permalink Public

About the supports and services offered by our Sexual Health and Bloodborne Infection and HIV Case Management Teams for people who have, or are at risk of getting, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as HIV, syphilis, and Hepatitis C. (English) Colour