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Laurel Place Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation Unit - Patient and Family Handbook (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Surrey Memorial Hospital Stroke Rehabilitation Unit offers a bridge from acute care to home. The unit provides inpatient rehabilitation to adults who have had a stroke. It is located at Laurel Place, close to Surrey Memorial Hospital. This handbook tells you about the unit and what to expect when you or a family member is staying on the unit and preparing to go home. (English) Colour

Understanding Stroke: Risk Factors and How the Brain Works (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [Hindi] Permalink Public

This pamphlet explains what a stroke is, the types of stroke, what makes a person more likely to have a stroke, and how the brain works. This pamphlet is part of an education series offered in High Intensity Rehab, Laurel Place. (Hindi) Colour

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English (265688), Hindi (265852), Punjabi (265853)

Understanding Stroke: Risk Factors and How the Brain Works (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [Punjabi] Permalink Public

This pamphlet explains what a stroke is, the types of stroke, what makes a person more likely to have a stroke, and how the brain works. This pamphlet is part of an education series offered in High Intensity Rehab, Laurel Place. (Punjabi) Colour

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English (265688), Hindi (265852), Punjabi (265853)

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

Treating Vertigo with the Home Epley Manoeuvre [English] Permalink Public

The Home Epley Manoeuvre (say home ep-lee man-noo-ver) is an exercise you can do at home to treat benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (often called BPPV, say bee-pee-pee-vee). Everyone has tiny crystals in their ears to help find movement. When these crystals are in the wrong place, they can confuse the brain and cause dizziness. (English) Colour

Get Moving to Get Better: Move to Improve [English] Permalink Public

We know that people who stay lying in bed while in the hospital are more likely to get infections (such as lung and bladder infections) and blood clots. Movement will keep you strong and get you home sooner. This pamphlet gives you reasons for why it is important to get moving and ways to move while in the hospital. In some of our hospitals, we call this our ‘Move to Improve’ program. (English) Colour

How to Choose Shoes for Arthritis (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Learn how to choose the best shoes for your arthritic condition. (English) Colour

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English (265880), Chinese - Simplified (266048), Punjabi (266047)

How to Choose Shoes for Arthritis (Fraser Health) [Punjabi] Permalink Public

Learn how to choose the best shoes for your arthritic condition. (Punjabi) Colour

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English (265880), Chinese - Simplified (266048), Punjabi (266047)

How to Choose Shoes for Arthritis (Fraser Health) [Chinese - Simplified] Permalink Public

Learn how to choose the best shoes for your arthritic condition. (Chinese - Simplified) Colour

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English (265880), Chinese - Simplified (266048), Punjabi (266047)

Healthy habits when at risk for lymphedema [English] Permalink Public

A handout for people who have had breast surgery or radiation and need more information about how to prevent arm swelling (lymphedema). (English) Colour