Search Results

232 results found

Caring for seniors in long-term care in an emergency

… emergency preparedness and planning at the facility where your family member lives, you may ask: What is the … There are a few things to consider if you want to care for your family member during an emergency: Is your home … and your family Can you prepare food that meets their dietary needs? For example, therapeutic diets and texture …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Information for family caregivers

… They may feel uncomfortable or overwhelmed with the changing roles in their family, especially if the older … and the possibility of abuse or neglect, pay attention to your own emotional and physical health. Here are some signs of stress: Changes in your feelings, such as becoming anxious or depressed feeling …

Wildfire Its effects on drinking water quality

… drinking water. Wildfire smoke can have a harmful effect on your body. Drinking lots of water helps reduce inflammation … of wildfire smoke. For more information on wildfire and your health, read HealthLinkBC: Wildfires and your health . How can wildfires affect drinking water …

Hand washing Help stop the spread of germs

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Wash your hands often to keep yourself and others healthy. Hand washing is the most … in our daily lives carry germs. Wiping your child’s nose or changing a diaper is a common way to get germs on your …

Caffeinated energy drinks

… (energy drinks) are advertised as being able to boost your energy and make you feel more alert. Common brands … drinks are the main source of sugar in the average Canadian diet. Children and youth have the highest daily intake of … interact with many medications. Talk with a pharmacist or your health care provider before using energy drinks if you: …

Hearing loss in children

… Spanish Document Vietnamese Hearing is important for your child’s social and emotional growth. The ability to hear well also supports your child as they learn to talk and eventually to read and write. It is important to have your child’s hearing tested if you ever have concerns that …

Pregnancy and folic acid folate Preventing neural tube defects

… is folate important for my baby? Folate lowers the risk of your unborn baby having a neural tube defect (NTD). The … of folic acid. After becoming pregnant: Continue to take your multivitamin every day during your pregnancy and for 4 … safety standards for natural health products Talk to a dietitian, pharmacist or your health care provider if you …

Shigellosis

… hands are not carefully washed after using the bathroom or changing a diaper, and then preparing food and drinks or … oral-anal (mouth to anus) contact, getting stool on your fingers and then touching your mouth, or by putting … soap and water, especially after visiting the washroom, changing diapers, and before handling or eating food. For …

Toilet learning

… toilet, or to become independent in toileting. Start when your child shows you they are ready. Make toilet learning a positive experience. Your child will learn a new skill and feel a sense of … “toilet learning” is used because it is important to follow your child’s cues. It is also important to accept that every …

Financial abuse of older adults

… A person who forces or tricks a senior into signing or changing a contract or will Financial abuse may involve any … help prevent abuse and neglect, consider these tips: Set up your finances so that the bank automatically pays your bills, especially if your health changes or you need to …