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… Healthy snacks for adults Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File … a smaller amount in a bowl or on a plate Stay hydrated by drinking water with your snacks On the go Pack snacks in … (#68f) Fibre and Your Health (#68h) Healthy snacks for adults (#68i) Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults …
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… Hearing loss in adults Last updated March 13, 2024 HealthLink BC File number … of the world around us. Nearly 1 out of every 4 Canadian adults report some level of hearing loss or hearing … What are the risks associated with hearing loss on older adults? When hearing loss remains untreated in older adults, …
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… Managing constipation with diet: adults Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … regular routine or travelling Not eating enough fibre Not drinking enough fluids Not getting enough physical activity … or a medical condition caused it. Can eating prunes or drinking prune juice help constipation? Yes. Prunes and …
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… Financial abuse of older adults Last updated February 24, 2022 HealthLink BC File … Financial abuse can happen to both men and women. Older adults at higher risk of financial abuse tend to be alone, … major decision involving property, consider using a notary, lawyer or community advocate. Make sure you understand every …
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… Heat-related illness in infants and young children Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File … be harmful to anyone's health, but infants (0-1 year) and young children (1-5 years) may be at a higher risk of … or adult. What signs should I look for? Your infant or young child may not be able to tell you what they are …
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… Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults Last updated September 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File … lose interest in life, change their habits such as eating, drinking or taking medications. They may experience … How can abuse and neglect be prevented? There is no law in British Columbia that requires people to report abuse …
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… How to take a temperature: Children and adults Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … method is usually used to check for fever in newborns and young children: Place the tip of the thermometer in the … child: Has a fever for more than 3 days Is not eating or drinking well Is lethargic (low energy), excessively fussy …
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… Wildfire: Its effects on drinking water quality Last updated January 12, 2024 … Vietnamese Wildfires can impact water sources used for our drinking water. For example: nearby streams, rivers and … important that you have access to enough reliable and safe drinking water. Wildfire smoke can have a harmful effect on …
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… Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults Last updated March 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File number … and men over the age of 70 have higher calcium needs than younger adults. High calcium foods include canned fish with bones, …
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… Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat Last updated June 27, … be harmful to anyone's health, but infants (0-1 year) and young children (1-5 years) may be at a higher risk of … the risk of heat-related illness by keeping infants and young children in a cool space indoors during the hottest …
