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Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults

… A neglected older adult may be severely dehydrated (not getting enough fluids) or suffer from malnutrition (not getting enough food). Some signs of abuse, such as frequent … with abuse and neglect can increase a person's chances of getting sick or dying sooner. This stress may also make …
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Fibre and Your Health

… foods every day: Include a vegetable or fruit at every meal and snack. Start the day with a whole grain breakfast cereal such as oatmeal or whole grain bread Add cooked brown or wild rice, … 3.3 to 5.0* Oat Bran, prepared 175 mL or ¾ cup 3.7* Oatmeal, large oats, prepared 175 mL or ¾ cup 3.2* Popcorn, …
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Food safety in child care facilities

… fever. Children 5 years and under are at a higher risk of getting sick because their immune systems are not fully …
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Travelling with children

… Spanish Document Vietnamese Children are at higher risk of getting sick from travel to tropical and developing …
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Hearing loss in adults

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Preventing Water-Borne Infections For People with Weakened Immune Systems

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Abuse and neglect of older adults Information for family caregivers

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Safe sleeping for babies

… early weeks of life, babies sleep for about 16 hours a day. Planning where your baby can sleep safely is important. …
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Travellers diarrhea

… oral rehydration salt (ORS) drink such as Gastrolyte®. When planning a trip, buy ORS packets before leaving Canada and …
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Seniors falls can be prevented