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Abuse and neglect of older adults Understanding gender differences

… of family violence than older men, in part because they usually live longer. That abuse or neglect more often comes … a disabling condition and relies on others for help. How do men and women experience abuse differently? Abuse … it will affect her significantly and for a long period of time On average, a woman tends to be smaller than a man, and …

Why seniors should get the inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… headache, muscle pain, runny nose, sore throat, extreme tiredness and cough. Symptoms can begin about 1 to 4 days, … tend to be worse with a greater risk of complications. How can influenza be prevented? You can reduce the risk of … your hands. You can spread the influenza virus even before feeling sick. An adult can spread the virus from about 1 day …

Pasteurized and raw milk

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese How is pasteurized milk different from raw milk? Pasteurized … heated to a specified temperature for a specified amount of time to kill pathogens that may be found in the raw milk. … buffalo, sheep and other dairy animals. By law in Canada, all milk sold to the public must be pasteurized and packaged …

Vancomycin-resistant enterococci VRE

… about 19 out of every 20 healthy people. They are also normally found in the mouth and the throat, the female genital … Infections caused by VRE may be very hard to treat. How is VRE spread? The most common way VRE spreads from … hand soap and water. Using an alcohol hand rub may help stop you from spreading VRE when touching surfaces with your …

Fibre and Your Health

… Spanish Document Vietnamese What is fibre? Fibre, also called dietary fibre, is the part of plant foods that the … cholesterol level Control your blood sugar levels Keep you feeling full longer How much fibre do I need? Depending on your age and sex, aim …

Travelling with children

… or bottle-feed your baby. Feeding your child gets them to swallow and prevents ear pain. What immunizations will my … you are going, what you plan to do while you are there, how long you are staying, and the age of your child. Carry a … your hands, visit HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of germs . How can I treat traveller’s …

Impetigo

… than adults and often occurs in the summer. Impetigo is usually caused when bacteria enter the body through breaks in … can get into the bloodstream and cause kidney disease. How is it spread? Impetigo is very infectious. It spreads … information, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of germs . A child with impetigo should not …

Managing constipation with diet adults

… has a bowel movement every day. Some people might go 3 times per day. Others might have 2 to 3 bowel movements per … rectum in place Blockage of stool in the large intestine How can my diet help with constipation? Fibre and fluids … day. Water is the best choice. Add fibre to your diet gradually over a few weeks. A sudden increase in fibre can cause …

Prenatal ultrasound

… or a trained sonographer using a hand-held instrument called a transducer. The transducer creates sound waves that … Your care provider will then review the findings with you. How is the prenatal ultrasound done? There are 2 ways to do … or nurse practitioner can order an ultrasound at any time during your pregnancy, based on your medical needs. …

Caring for seniors in long-term care in an emergency

… as wildfires, floods and earthquakes, can happen at any time. It is important to consider the needs of seniors in … care when planning for, or responding to emergencies. How are family members cared for in a long-term care … are required to have emergency preparedness plans for all health care and long-term care facilities. In an …