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Preventing and Treating Pain in Care Homes (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Information about pain in older adults when living in a care home. Includes information about pain, how pain is expressed especially when a person also has dementia, what happens to a person if pain is not treated, and different ways to treat pain. We include ways that family and friends can help. (English) Colour

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How to Stay Safe at Home (Fraser Health) [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.

List of general ways to stay safe at home, provided by your occupational therapist. Includes strategies for setting up your home, managing your medications, personal care, everyday activities and in case of emergencies. (English) Colour

Welcome to the Medical Behavior Unit (N53) (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Our goal is to work with you, your family and significant others to help you become stable enough for you to you return home or support you in preparation for longer-term placement (English) Colour

Managing the Transition from Hospital to Residential Care (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Under Revision

This pamphlet helps prepare individuals make that sometimes difficult transition from staying in a hospital to staying in a residential care facility. The process is broken down into five steps to ensure that the individual receives the appropriate level of care. (English) Colour

Prevent Bladder Infections Poster [English] Permalink Public

Poster that describes the hygiene steps needed to prevent bladder infections (English) Colour

Specialized Seniors Clinic (New Westminster, Chilliwack, Delta, Langley, Surrey, White Rock, Mission, Abbotsford) [English] Permalink Public

Outlines the services offered to seniors 65 years or older with multiple health issues. The clinic also provides help to the families of these seniors with education and support. (English) Colour

Medical Care in Assisted Living [English] Permalink Public

Information for residents about medical care while in assisted living. (English) Colour

Primary Care Fall Prevention Home Activity Program [English] Permalink Public

This is an handout showing basic exercises that can be done at home to reduce fall risk. (English)

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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

How to Prevent a Stroke: Education Session (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [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.

Attend this education session to learn more about stroke prevention. Pamphlet describes the topics covered in the session as well as information on how to register. Offered at Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre. (English) Colour