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… breast cancer, the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care recommends the following guidelines. footnote 1 Ages 40 … mammograms (every 2 to 3 years) are recommended. Age 75 and older: You may want to talk to your doctor about whether you … examination (CBE) . During this test, your doctor will carefully feel your breasts and under your arms to check for …
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… Schizophrenia and the Caregiver On this page: Overview … As a family member or close friend, you may help take care of your loved one who has schizophrenia. You can help … coming back ( relapse ). Along the way, be sure to take care of yourself too. It can be hard to watch a family …
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… to offer breast milk until your baby is two years old and older. Feed on Demand Follow your baby's hunger and fullness … you don't have enough milk, seek support from your healthcare provider. Some herbs and medicine may increase milk … http://www.bcwomens.ca/our-services/labour-birth-post-birth-care/milk-bank . Learn together Spend time cuddling your …
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… It can also come from children themselves. Just like adults, children may expect too much of themselves and then … your child's feelings. When children seem sad or scared, for example, tell them you notice they are sad or … play, and individual and group sports. Write or draw. Older children often find it helpful to write about the …
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… are the most likely to get salmonellosis. Young children, older adults, and people who have impaired immune systems are the … even if the animal is healthy. Adults should also be careful that children wash their hands after handling …
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… find it helpful if you are worried about the safety of an older adult driver. Key points to remember As you get older, … two. Loved ones are worried about your driving. You feel scared or nervous when you drive. Other cars, bikes, or … I want, when I want. So I took the driver course for older adults. I did okay. I passed. But I'm a careful driver. I …
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… a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Caring for Someone Who Has Dementia Related … Basics What is dementia? We all forget things as we get older. Many older people have a slight loss of memory that … medicine may help with changing emotions. How can you care for someone who has dementia? Care needs will change …
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… in a few days. Children have similar but milder symptoms to adults. To learn more about symptoms of COVID-19, visit the … to prevent spreading it and what to do if you need medical care, visit the BC Centre for Disease Control: If you have … or Chills, Age 11 and Younger Fever or Chills, Age 12 and Older Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger Respiratory …
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… sedatives, and tranquilizers. Read the package carefully, and ask your pharmacist or doctor to help you … children, such as hallucinations , tremors , and coma. In older children and adults: Antihistamines may cause drowsiness. Weakness; …
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… changes to their school day as they learn to find time to care for their illness. But it can also be an opportunity … with the doctor or diabetes educator to create a diabetes care plan for school. And you can keep your child's … and other school staff informed about how to give diabetes care and manage blood sugar emergencies. A care plan will …
