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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 … health, happiness, safety and financial security. Older adults can experience different kinds of harm from people … may also lose interest in life, change their habits such as eating, drinking or taking medications. They may experience …

Allergy safe adult care facilities

… safe adult care facility? Food allergy affects about 3 to 4 adults out of every 100. While care facilities cannot be … maintain a safe environment for adults with food allergy. Creating an allergy safe facility involves: Following policies … of a severe allergic reaction can start within minutes of eating the food that triggers reactions. They will usually …

How to take a temperature Children and adults

… How to take a temperature: Children and adults Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … if your child: Has a fever for more than 3 days Is not eating or drinking well Is lethargic (low energy), … and Wellness. … How to take a temperature Children and adults …

Necrotizing Fasciitis Flesh-Eating Disease

… Necrotizing Fasciitis (Flesh-Eating Disease) Last updated February 1, 2019 HealthLink BC … fa-shee-eye-tis) is more commonly known as “flesh-eating disease”. It is a very severe bacterial infection … bacteria are found on the skin or in the nose and throat of healthy people. Many people carry these bacteria but don’t …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Information for family caregivers

… Abuse and neglect of older adults: Information for family caregivers Last updated … Document Vietnamese Eighty per cent of caregiving for older adults is provided by families, usually by a spouse, partner … by keeping in touch, sharing old traditions and creating new ones. Focus on and cultivate activities that have …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Understanding gender differences

… Abuse and neglect of older adults: Understanding gender differences Last updated … can affect a person's health, happiness and safety. Older adults can experience different kinds of harm from people they rely on or trust. Abuse of older adults can occur at home, in the community, or in …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… Managing eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties in care … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties can occur in … Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Why is it important to manage eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties? Problems with …

Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child eat well

… you can help your child learn important food skills and eating habits. You can also help shape positive attitudes towards food and eating. Healthy eating is about more than just what we eat. It’s … nutritious foods from an early age to help them develop healthy habits for life. Give your child foods with …

Dietary Fats and Your Health

… longer be added to foods sold in Canada. How do I include healthy fat in my diet? At home Cook and bake with vegetable … products that are lowest in saturated and trans fat When eating out The percent daily value (%DV) tells you if a food … (#68f) Fibre and Your Health (#68h) Healthy snacks for adults (#68i) Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults …

Living well with hepatitis B virus infection

… unless the nipples are cracked and bleeding The healthy, intact skin of others coming into contact with your … feces or vomit How does hepatitis B virus affect people? Adults and children 5 years of age and over may have … vaccine Eat healthy, nutritious food as outlined by the Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide. Visit …