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Financial abuse of older adults

… or person whom the older adult trusts, such as a friend or care provider. Financial abuse can happen when a family … negatively impact the trust among family members. Adult children may not consider or realize that their actions are … and then uses the money for their own benefit Adult children who use a parent's pension and then makes the …

Home canning - How to avoid botulism

… I take to avoid botulism? To avoid botulism, use extreme care when canning at home. There are different methods of … should come with complete instructions. Always follow them carefully. Keep these points in mind: Foods can be processed … and seafood. Sanitize all work surfaces before and after preparing food. For more information on sanitizing surfaces, …

Urethritis

… if you have urethritis, you should be examined by a health care provider and have lab tests done. Sexual abuse must be … there are symptoms of unexplained or repeated infections in children. How is it spread? The sexually transmitted … Other than the usual symptoms of urethritis, adults or children may also experience: Abdominal pain Unwillingness …

Iron and Your Health

… tired all the time and getting sick more easily. Babies and children need iron for healthy growth and development, … as people who eat meat, fish and poultry. The iron from plant foods is not absorbed by the body as well as iron from … If you think you need more iron, talk to your health care provider about your iron needs. How do I get enough …

Sleep related infant death

… when a baby dies suddenly while sleeping without a clear explanation or cause. SIDS is most likely to occur in babies … safe options to meet your baby’s needs with your health care provider. In the first months after birth, if your baby … a baby to sleep on a couch or chair–either alone or with a caregiver. Your baby can fall to the floor or slip between …

Wildfire Its effects on drinking water quality

… amounts of additives that help suppress fires. If you see a plane dropping fire retardant on a fire, you may notice it …

Vitamin D and your health

… or have specific medical conditions, your health care provider may suggest you take more vitamin D. People … Other foods such as yogurt, cheese, goat milk and plant-based beverages may also have added vitamin D. Check … a daily vitamin D supplement of 400IU: Infants and young children under 2 years of age who are breastfed or fed some …

Naloxone Treating opioid overdose

… overdose how to respond and provide potentially life-saving care while waiting for paramedics to arrive. The program … use HealthLinkBC File #102b Harm reduction for families, caregivers and friends of people who use substances For more …

Your child and play from birth to 3 years

… experts recommend that parents support and encourage their children to play as follows: Play actively – toddlers need … Try dancing, skipping, jumping or running Play with other children when possible to help develop social skills such as … your child’s creativity, curiosity and self-expression. Children need playful chances to learn about and explore the …

Necrotizing Fasciitis Flesh-Eating Disease

… very severe pain at the site of a wound. Always take good care of minor cuts to reduce the chance of the tissues under … lung or liver disease, complications from alcoholism or diabetes Recent close contact with a person who had …