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Welcome to the Mental Health Inpatient Program (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Welcome to the Mental Health Inpatient Program at Royal Columbian Hospital. We are a new program in the Mental Health and Substance Use Wellness Centre opening up in April 2020. Our goal is to provide you with a safe and structured environment to support you during your stay. (English) Colour

Alzheimer's Disease: First Steps [English] Permalink Public

The Alzheimer Society is Canada’s leading health charity for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The information in this brochure can help you cope with the changes you are experiencing,and plan for future changes so you can continue living your life to its fullest every day. (English)

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

Alzheimer's Disease: First Steps [English] Permalink Public

The Alzheimer Society is Canada’s leading health charity for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The information in this brochure can help you cope with the changes you are experiencing,and plan for future changes so you can continue living your life to its fullest every day. (English)

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

Following the Insertion of a Heart Device [English] Permalink Public

Care After the Insertion of a Heart Device Pacemaker, Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD), Loop Recorder, or Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy. This brochure includes information about how to care for yourself after your procedure, including care at home, resuming activity, when to make follow up appointments and when to call for help. (English) Colour

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Finding a Donor [English] Permalink Public

Finding a living donor at an early stage of your kidney disease may allow you to avoid dialysis completely. Without a living donor, you must be on dialysis before you are placed on the transplant wait list. Waiting for a kidney transplant from a deceased donor may take many years. (English)

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http://www.transplant.bc.ca/Documents/Statistics/2...

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Summer Heat Safety for Seniors and People with Medical Conditions [English] Permalink Public

Explains how extreme heat can affect your health and why, what you can do to stay safe, and the signs of heat illness to watch for. Also includes ways that family and care partners can support those who are most vulnerable. Also available in a larger text size for those with vision challenges. (#267482). (English) Colour

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Welcome to ACE - Acute Care for Elders Unit (Eagle Ridge Hospital, Peace Arch Hospital, Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre, Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Patients of the ACE Unit are usually 70 years or older, have suddenly become acutely ill, have a number of medical problems at one time, and may be at risk of losing the ability to remain independent. The goal of ACE is to maintain and improve your ability to interact with others, and to live at home as independently as possible. (English) Colour

Summer Heat Safety for Seniors and People with Medical Conditions (Large Text Version) [English] Permalink Public

Explains how extreme heat can affect your health and why, what you can do to stay safe, and the signs of heat illness to watch for. Also includes ways that family and care partners can support those who are most vulnerable. This 4 page version is for those with vision challenges. Also available in a 2 page version with smaller text size (#267483). (English) Colour

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Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation - An option for treating aortic stenosis (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet describes what this procedure is and what to consider before deciding if a Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) is a therapy you should consider. We hope it helps you understand how treatment recommendations are made and how you will be part of that process. Please read this booklet, share it with your family, and bring it with you when you come to the TAVI Clinic. (English) Colour

Resources for People with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

What is COPD? The airways in the lungs become inflamed and obstructed or blocked. This makes it difficult to move the air out of your lungs. COPD incudes two major breathing diseases: Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema. You may be at risk or have COPD if you are or were a smoker; have a cough with mucous that won't go away...have frequent chest infections...experience shortness of breath while doing simple activities. (English) Colour