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… City Province or Territory Zip Phone number: Where are services provided?   In your home In a special inpatient … or nursing home) where you are already a patient What services are provided?   One or more doctors who can make … counselling Cleaning and household chores Respite services if your primary caregiver becomes ill or needs a …
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… starts gradually and may go away within 24 hours after an activity. Over time, it may take longer for the pain to go … pain. Surgery. But it's seldom used to treat tennis elbow. Physical rehab for tennis elbow Physical rehabilitation (rehab) is combined with resting the …
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… low blood sugar. Hypoglycemia can be caused by doing more physical activity than usual, not eating on time or enough, or taking … Chronic Diseases Island Health Authority: Diabetes Services Northern Health Authority: Diabetes Vancouver …
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… breathing). It may be getting hard to breathe with activity (mild difficulty breathing), or you may have to … hard to talk in full sentences. It's hard to breathe with activity. Mild trouble breathing means: You feel a little … you need emergency care. Call 9-1-1 or other emergency services now. Sometimes people don't want to call 9-1-1 . …
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… That's why you should call 9-1-1 or other emergency services if you have any kind of sudden chest pain. How is … diagnosed? Your doctor will listen to your heart during a physical examination. The doctor will also ask questions … the label. Get plenty of rest. Avoid exercise and strenuous activity. Ask your doctor when you can be active again. …
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… in a way that makes the child afraid they will be hurt. Physical abuse. An adult hits, kicks, or physically hurts a child. Sexual abuse. An adult (or older … Eat a balanced diet. Get enough sleep. Get regular physical activity. Many adults have spent a lifetime learning to live …
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… Milestones usually are grouped into five major areas: physical growth, cognitive development, emotional and social … language development, and sensory and motor development. Physical growth and development Most children by age 8: Grow … in reading books. For some children, it's a favourite activity. Are still working on spelling and grammar in their …
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… disorder. Have been through family violence, including physical or sexual abuse. Misuse alcohol or drugs (substance … many social contacts. Are veterans or members of the armed services. Have access to means of suicide, such as a gun or … divorce, or money problems. Being diagnosed with a serious physical illness, such as cancer or heart disease, or a new …
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… care is changing. You will work together on: What care and services you may need after you leave. This can include … Hospital Stay Organizing Your Medical Records Outpatient Services Smart Decisions: Know Your Options Current … care is changing. You will work together on: What care and services you may need after you leave. This can include …
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… such as drugs or alcohol include behaviour changes and physical changes. Substance use is more likely to cause changes in behaviour than physical signs. Behaviour changes These may include: Changes … changes like these are common in people who use substances. Physical changes These may include: Red eyes, a sore throat, …