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Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults

… their permission, or improperly using one’s authority under a power of attorney Sexual abuse occurs when a person … abuse. The most obvious signs of physical abuse are falls, bruises, broken bones, burns, head injuries or injuries to … HealthLinkBC File #93c Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults: Understanding Gender Differences HealthLinkBC File #93d …

Your child and play from birth to 3 years

… each day to cuddle and play with your baby. Hold your baby skin-to-skin regularly in the first months of their life. … the floor so your baby can see your face Putting you hand under you baby’s chin to support the head until your baby is … to do it by themselves Rolling up a towel and putting it under your baby’s chest with their arms propped up for …

Nitrate in well water

… immune systems Individuals with chronic heart, lung or blood conditions What are the health risks of high nitrate … high levels of nitrate reduces the amount of oxygen in the blood. This condition is called methemoglobinemia. When this … in infants it is also known as “blue baby syndrome”. Babies under 6 months are particularly at risk, although breast-fed …

Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time

… (NuvaRing™) Implant (Nexplanon®) – a small rod inserted under the skin of the arm Hormonal contraception uses 1 or 2 hormones …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… Cough, choke or excessively drool Pocket food in the cheek, under the tongue or in the roof of the mouth Say food “gets … face Noisy breath Weak or no cough Greyish face or blueish skin Loss of consciousness People may not always show signs … support safe eating and assisting with eating (such as hand-under-hand assisting) The facility’s choking response …

Reye syndrome

… to Reye syndrome. Do not give ASA or Aspirin® to anyone under 18 years of age to manage symptoms such as fever, … can also use ibuprofen for relief of symptoms in children under 18 years of age. Examples of ibuprofen include Advil® … Do not use products containing ibuprofen in children under 6 months of age without first talking to your health …

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus MRSA

… aureus (SA) is a bacterium found in the nose or on the skin of approximately 3 out of 10 healthy people. Most … these bacteria are in your nose or on the surface of your skin, they will not normally harm you. However, if SA … Sometimes, SA can cause serious infections in your blood, lungs or other tissues. Methicillin-resistant …

Understanding harm reduction Substance use

… Understanding harm reduction: Substance use Last updated … harms related to substance use and drug policy, including blood borne infections, drug poisoning (overdose), … These programs increase awareness of the risks of driving under the influence of substances Outreach and support …

Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease vCJD

… occur at any age, but the disease is most common in people under 30 years of age. Since the discovery of vCJD in 1995, … it can be passed from someone with vCJD to others through blood transfusions, though this is extremely rare. It can …

Fibre and Your Health

… prevent constipation. Soluble fibre can help: Lower your blood cholesterol level Control your blood sugar levels Keep you feeling full longer How much … Size Total Fibre (grams) Vegetables and fruit Apple, with skin 1 medium 3.5 Avocado ½ fruit 6.7 Banana or kiwi 1 …