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… 93a Elder Abuse Prevention Series Abuse and neglect in later life can affect an adult’s health, happiness, safety and financial security. Older adults can experience different kinds of …
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… 93c Elder Abuse Prevention Series Abuse and neglect in … a person's health, happiness and safety. Older adults can experience different kinds of harm …
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… 93b Elder Abuse Prevention Series Eighty per cent of caregiving for older adults is provided by families, usually by a …
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… as other adults. Older adults often have many major losses within a short period of time. … and Privacy Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Actionset Overview Older adults … as other adults. Older adults often have many major losses within a short period of time. …
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… also may: Do a physical examination. Do tests to make sure your depression is not … also may: Do a physical examination. Do tests to make sure your depression is not …
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… 93d Elder Abuse Prevention Series What is financial … Financial abuse can take away or limit an older person's resources, choices and options. … a family member or person whom the older adult trusts, such as a friend or care …
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Overview People who have substance use disorder keep using alcohol or other substances even though it causes harm to themselves or others. Many people think that substance use disorder happens only …
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… that is low in saturated fat and sodium. Good nutrition is vital to maintaining healthy gums … afford dental care. But some provinces have programs in which dentists help older adults … that is low in saturated fat and sodium. Good nutrition is vital to maintaining healthy gums …
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… called life review or reminiscence) helps older adults relive past events in their … Most of the time, experiencing an emotion helps the person who is grieving. If the older … person that you didn't already know and that help you better understand his or her …
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Getting Started Many older adults live by themselves. They might be older family members, friends, or neighbours. No matter what their age or ability, even the smallest of things can help older …
