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Financial abuse of older adults

… Financial abuse of older adults Last updated February 24, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93d Elder Abuse Prevention Series Download PDF Document English … may experience in later life. It accounts for over half of elder abuse situations reported. Financial abuse can involve …
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Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults

… Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults Last updated September 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93a Elder Abuse Prevention Series Download PDF Document English … help to the older adult. Or, they may leave a dependent elderly person alone for long periods of time Why does abuse …
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Abuse and neglect of older adults Understanding gender differences

… Abuse and neglect of older adults: Understanding gender … updated February 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93c Elder Abuse Prevention Series Download PDF Document English … that you want to report a situation of suspected elder abuse, neglect or self-neglect. For More Information …
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Abuse and neglect of older adults Information for family caregivers

… Abuse and neglect of older adults: Information for family … updated September 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93b Elder Abuse Prevention Series Download PDF Document English … Advise that you want to report a situation of suspected elder abuse, neglect or self-neglect. For More Information …
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Scabies

… and elbows Breasts Genitals Waist Back Buttocks Infants and elderly people may have a rash on the head, neck, palms of … applying the cream to the head and scalp of children or elderly people. If applying scabies treatment to the head or …
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Immunization for health care workers in BC

… cases, with the highest rates among the very young and the elderly. Tetanus is an acute and often fatal disease, but is … at high risk of complications from influenza, such as the elderly or those with heart or lung disorders, weakened …
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Unpasteurized fruitvegetable juices and ciders A potential health risk

… children 5 years of age or under, pregnant people, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems) Ensure …
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Salmonellosis

… may be severe, especially among at risk groups like the elderly, infants, and those with a weakened immune system. …
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Clostridium difficile C difficile

… cancer chemotherapy People who have other illnesses The elderly What are the symptoms? In some cases C. diff …
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Why seniors should get the inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… the most common complication from influenza, especially in elderly people. Influenza can also lead to more …