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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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English (266293), Chinese - Simplified (266296), Chinese - Traditional (266295), Punjabi (266294)

The Dementia Journey A Roadmap for Residents and their Families [English] Permalink Public

This brochure gives you a basic roadmap of the dementia journey. We hope this helps you to see and prepare for what is coming down the road. We know that every person’s journey will be different. You might see some of these changes or none of these. Dementia is a disease of the brain that gets worse over time. It causes problems with memory, thinking, and behaviour. Over time, dementia affect more than the brain, it affects the entire body. There is no cure. With dementia, knowing the journey can help you and your family know what to expect so you can plan ahead. If you have any questions, please ask us (English) Colour

What is Frailty? An Information Resource for Residents and Families [English] Permalink Public

Brochure describes frailty, what residents and families can expect when residents are frail, what they can expect from staff, what they can do themselves to deal with frailty, and where they can find more information. (English) Black & White

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

Talking About the Future: Advance Care Planning [Punjabi] Permalink Public

We would like to talk with you about your illness, your goals and wishes, and planning for the future. This is an important part of the care we provide for all of the people we see. (Punjabi) Colour

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English (265582), Chinese - Simplified (266376), Punjabi (266375)

Talking About the Future: Advance Care Planning [Chinese - Simplified] Permalink Public

We would like to talk with you about your illness, your goals and wishes, and planning for the future. This is an important part of the care we provide for all of the people we see. (Chinese - Simplified) Colour

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English (265582), Chinese - Simplified (266376), Punjabi (266375)

Advance Care Planning: Expressing Your Wishes and Instructions for Future Health Care Treatment [English] Permalink Public

This brochure provides an overview about advance care planning including how to start advance care planning and available options. (English)

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

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English, Chinese - Simplified, Punjabi

Advance Care Planning: Expressing Your Wishes and Instructions for Future Health Care Treatment [Chinese - Simplified] Permalink Public

This brochure provides an overview about advance care planning including how to start advance care planning and available options. (Chinese - Simplified)

URL:

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

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English, Chinese - Simplified, Punjabi

Advance Care Planning: Expressing Your Wishes and Instructions for Future Health Care Treatment [Punjabi] Permalink Public

This brochure provides an overview about advance care planning including how to start advance care planning and available options. (Punjabi)

URL:

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

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English, Chinese - Simplified, Punjabi

Grief Counselling and Support Services (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This sheet lists some resources available in the lower mainland. COMPANION MATERIALS: Grief Counselling and Support Services (265397), Suggested Books on Bereavement for All Ages (265398), BC After a Death Checklist (216245), MAiD: A support guide for people requesting MAiD, their families and friends (460459). (English) Colour