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Feeding Team (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Under Revision

A feeding team is an interdisciplinary team consisting of Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and Registered Dieticians. It provides both inpatient and outpatient services to infants and children with feeding and swallowing concerns. This pamphlet includes information on the type of specialized care available, who the team supports, and some causes of feeding and swallowing disorders. (English) Colour

Oral Hypersensitivity Food Aversion (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Under Revision

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.

This refers to a child's stronger than normal responses to touch, taste and/or temperature in the mouth or around the face. This factsheet discusses the causes of oral hypersensitivity or food aversion, desensitization strategies, and how to integrate an improved eating program into daily routines. (English) Black & White

Pelvic Muscle Exercises for Women (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre) [English] Permalink Public

Your pelvic muscles may get weaker after you have a baby or as you get older. Weaker muscles make it harder to control your bladder and bowels. This pamphlet provides some suggestions on how to strengthen this muscle group. (English) Colour

Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD) [English] Permalink Public

During pregnancy and weeks after childbirth, your hormones allow your ligaments and muscles around the pelvis to become more stretchy and soft. This allows your pelvis to open up for the birth of your baby. These changes can cause pain when moving from one position to another. This pamphlet describes how to take care of yourself and protect your pelvis, as well as some exercises you can do. (English) Colour

About My Discharge Date – Information for Stroke Patients [English] Permalink Public

You are in our rehabilitation (rehab) unit because you had a stroke. This pamphlet is about how we plan for your going home (your discharge date). It explains the difference between your estimated discharge date and your confirmed discharge date, and answers some common questions. (English) Colour

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Transitioning Home After a Stroke (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Patients are often nervous when a ‘discharge date’ goes up in their room on the first week of their stay. However, discharge is part of your rehab journey, and your rehab team supports you in your transition home. This pamphlet is part of an education series offered in High Intensity Rehab, Laurel Place. (English) Colour

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Pelvic Muscle Exercises for Men (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre) [English] Permalink Public

Your pelvic muscles may get weaker as you get older. Weaker muscles make it harder to control your bladder and bowels. This pamphlet provides some suggestions on how to strengthen this muscle group. (English) Colour

General Rehabilitation (Peace Arch Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Depending on your care needs a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Rehab Assistant or Recreation Therapist will work with you to work towards your rehabilitation goals. The unit is staffed by Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses who strive for excellence in Rehabilitation nursing. (English) Black & White

High Intensity Rehabilitation (Surrey Memorial Hospital, Eagle Ridge Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Rehabilitation includes a number of different treatments, but the focus of all rehabilitative therapies is to improve function. A care team consisting of physicians, nurses, therapists, and a variety of health professionals will work with you and your family to address your unique needs. (English) Colour

Changes in Cognition, Vision, and Perception After a Stroke (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet explains the possible changes in your thinking or cognitive function after a stroke. It includes what can happen to your awareness, attention span, processing of what you hear and see, memory, and problem-solving. This pamphlet is part of an education series offered in High Intensity Rehab, Laurel Place. (English) Colour

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