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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

… Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … Spanish Document Vietnamese What is fetal alcohol spectrum disorder? Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a term used to describe a range of health and …

Seniors as emergency response volunteers

… . How can I manage stress while volunteering? Being a volunteer in disasters and emergencies can be very stressful. You may help or work with very upset people. You … difficult situations. At the same time, you may have more stress coping with your own personal response to an …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Information for family caregivers

… #93d Financial Abuse of Older Adults . Signs of caregiver stress that may lead to abuse Most people giving care to someone may feel stressed at times. Fortunately, people can learn to recognize the signs of stress. To reduce stress and the possibility of abuse or …

Harm reduction for families caregivers and friends of people who use substances

… it does not always mean they have a substance use disorder. People may use substances for enjoyment and … and at the far end of the spectrum, having a substance use disorder. A harm reduction approach to substance use can … language (for example “person with substance use disorder” or “person in recovery”). Avoid stigmatizing terms …

Pregnancy and alcohol use

… drink alcohol when you are pregnant. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a lifelong disability that affects a range of health … and other drugs Balance rest and activity Reduce your stress. Find healthy ways to relax and deal with stress. For …

Immunization for health care workers in BC

… rates among the very young and the elderly. Tetanus is an acute and often fatal disease, but is rare in Canada. Cases … influenza, such as the elderly or those with heart or lung disorders, weakened immune systems or other chronic medical …

Seniors falls can be prevented

… poor balance and poor posture One or more chronic and acute illnesses: for example, osteoporosis, the effects of a … disease, arthritis, heart disease, incontinence or acute infection Changes in mental alertness due to …

Living well with hepatitis B virus infection

… #25a Hepatitis B vaccine . If you have been diagnosed with acute or chronic HBV infection, you can reduce the chance of … there treatment for hepatitis B? There is no treatment for acute hepatitis B. Chronic hepatitis B infection can be …

Newborn blood spot card screening

… A newborn baby can look healthy but have a rare and serious disorder that you and your doctor or midwife may not know … screening finds babies who may have one of these rare disorders. Finding and treating these disorders early prevents or reduces serious health problems. …

Managing constipation with diet adults

… (stool softeners Ignoring the urge when you have to go Stress Pregnancy hormones A change in regular routine or … such as irritable bowel syndrome, colorectal cancer, eating disorders, underactive thyroid, diabetes, Parkinson’s …