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… Down Syndrome: Helping Your Child Eat Independently On this page: Overview Overview Children with … can learn to eat by themselves with your help and encouragement. Eating independently is a developmental milestone … approach for eating solid foods and using utensils. Encourage your child to dip his or her fingers in food and bring …
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… Staying Aware of What Your Child Is Doing Online On this page: Overview Overview The internet can be a source of fun, … Watch for content that may be violent, sexual, or not age-appropriate for your child. Talk to your child if you … chat. This is often how adults who prey on children engage with them. Discuss this risk with your child. Help your …
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… Humour Therapy On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Done Risks Related … humour carts that provide funny materials for people of any age. Many nurses have learned the value of providing a good … to feel in control of a situation and make it seem more manageable. It allows people to release fears, anger, and …
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… Hepatitis B Treatment Recommendations On this page: Overview Overview The … to an active viral infection and increased risk of liver damage. Treatment with antiviral medicine is recommended if you … to treat should also consider a person's general health, age, and availability of antiviral medicines. footnote 2 …
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… Frailty in Older Adults On this page: Overview Overview Growing older … takes longer because he or she is moving more slowly. Plan ahead, knowing that you'll need extra time. For example, … takes longer because he or she is moving more slowly. Plan ahead, knowing that you'll need extra time. For example, …
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… Autism: Behavioural Training and Management On this page: Overview Overview Behavioural training teaches people of all ages who have autism how to communicate appropriately. This …
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… Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease On this page: Overview Overview The stages of chronic kidney disease are determined mostly by the …
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… Anesthesia On this page: … occur. After spinal or epidural anesthesia, some people get headaches. In rare cases, heart or breathing problems or … occur. After spinal or epidural anesthesia, some people get headaches. In rare cases, heart or breathing problems or …
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… Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Risk of Sudden Death On this page: Overview Overview Some … are at high risk for sudden death. It can occur at any age, but it is most shocking when it happens to young adults … of the Canadian Cardiovascular Society guideline for the management of heart failure. Canadian Journal of Cardiology , …
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… Bob's Story: Biking for Health On this page: Bob's Story Bob's Story During his career, Bob couldn't … were a way of life on the road, and he was overweight. At age 59, he had a heart attack. Then, 5 years later, he had … were a way of life on the road, and he was overweight. At age 59, he had a heart attack. Then, 5 years later, he had …