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… need to be watched as closely. You may no longer need the urinary catheter that was placed in your bladder. When you … need to be watched as closely. You may no longer need the urinary catheter that was placed in your bladder. When you …
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… you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If … as prednisone. Hormone therapy. Thyroid medicines. Pain in adults and older children Severe pain (8 to 10) : The pain … that may quickly occur after a sudden illness or injury. Adults and older children often have several symptoms of …
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… Sleep patterns naturally change as you get older. Older adults often have ongoing sleep problems. Compared to younger people, older adults: Sleep fewer hours and take longer to fall asleep. … a different bed. Have changes in their sleep cycle. Older adults spend less time in the most restful stages of sleep. …
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… have sex) with a child. Violence in the home . A child sees adults in the home physically harming each other. Substance … diet. Get enough sleep. Get regular physical activity. Many adults have spent a lifetime learning to live with the … have sex) with a child. Violence in the home . A child sees adults in the home physically harming each other. Substance …
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… metabolic conditions Last updated January 29, 2025 Many adults in Canada live with metabolic conditions: Obesity … (body mass index ≥30 kg/m2) affected 26.4% or 8.3 million adults in 2016. Overweight (body mass index 25-29.9 kg/m2) affected 34% or 10.6 million adults in 2016. In 2015, 9.3% or 3.4 million adults were …
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… people of every age and ability level. Only 16% of Canadian adults are active enough to meet the recommended levels of … Help you live longer Canadian guidelines recommend that adults accumulate at least 150 minutes of moderate- to … Useful resources Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Adults (ParticipACTION, Canada) This website provides …
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… disease? Fifth disease is a very common childhood illness. Adults can get it too. It is sometimes called slapped-cheek … disease? Fifth disease is a very common childhood illness. Adults can get it too. It is sometimes called slapped-cheek …
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… in vertebrae, which can result in the condition. Older adults can develop spondylolisthesis because wear and tear … in vertebrae, which can result in the condition. Older adults can develop spondylolisthesis because wear and tear …
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… have sex) with a child. Violence in the home . A child sees adults in the home physically harming each other. Substance … the effects of ACEs on a child. And there are ways that adults in a child's life can help prevent future ACEs. What … Get help working through your own ACEs, if needed. When adults don't heal from their own ACEs, they're more likely …
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… videos Additional resources Assess your risk Older adults with frailty are the most likely to experience falls … however, anyone can fall. In British Columbia, 1 in 3 older adults experience falls every year. About 10 to 15 percent … in screening and assessing fall risk among older adults aged 65 and older. These guidelines will help your …
