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… Inactivated influenza (flu) vaccine Eat healthy, nutritious food as outlined by the Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide. Visit https://food-guide.canada.ca/en for more information Get regular …
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… and/or after the following activities: Before preparing food and after handling uncooked foods Before eating or smoking Before breastfeeding Before …
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… guideline. Where can I get a radon testing device? For a list of suppliers of radon testing devices, visit the BC … look under ‘home inspection services’ in your local phone listings. Test kits are also available from: BC Lung …
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… the caregiver might stop paying the bills, providing food, medication, or other help to the older adult. Or, they … fluids) or suffer from malnutrition (not getting enough food). Some signs of abuse, such as frequent falls or … adult if they confide in you about a difficult situation Listen to the older adult in a non-judgmental manner …
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… and those with certain chronic health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease or lung disease. For some people, …
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… contact such as kissing, using the toilet or preparing food. In order for the disease to spread, there has to be …
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… to injuries. You can use the Staying Independent Checklist (PDF, 1,502 KB) to assess your risk for falls or ask …
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… take: 1. Get motivated To help you stay motivated, make a list of the reasons you want to quit smoking. Keep the list handy as a reminder. 2. Pick your quit day Pick the day …
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… Fluoride is a mineral found naturally in our water, air, food and soil. At low concentrations, fluoride in drinking …
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… socially isolated People who have chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease, or respiratory disease People who …