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… of substances Outreach and support programs Information and resources on safer ways to use substances, including the use … services Mental wellness and healing support programs and centres Peer support programs run and attended by people who … substance use and getting treatment for example. For more information For more information about harm reduction …
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… and outdoor air pollution Last updated December 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65e Download PDF Document English … have different sizes. Smaller particles have been linked to more health effects because they can remain in the air … and avoid strenuous activities. The harder you breathe, the more particles you inhale If you must go outdoors, consider …
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… Children and adults Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 99 Download PDF Document English … that require physical contact. NCITs are considered more susceptible to inaccurate measurements than other … hands before and after taking your child’s temperature. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 …
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… abuse of older adults Last updated February 24, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93d Elder Abuse Prevention Series … Financial abuse can take away or limit an older person's resources, choices and options. Financial abuse is the most … may not recognize the risk in doing so. Financial abuse is more likely to occur during an older adult’s health crisis …
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… emergency response volunteers Last updated August 14, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 103b Download PDF Document English … services can include: Lodging Clothing Emotional support resources Crisis information Reuniting families How can I … in difficult situations. At the same time, you may have more stress coping with your own personal response to an …
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… Hearing loss in adults Last updated March 13, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 71c Download PDF Document English … loss can also improve communication with counselling or environmental changes. Do I have to pay for a hearing aid? … aids The benefits of hearing aids increase the sooner and more consistently you use them You have more time to plan or …
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… for family caregivers Last updated September 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93b Elder Abuse Prevention Series … right to use it now. This may lead to financial abuse. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #93d Financial Abuse … caregiving means having the time, right personality and resources to take on this responsibility. Try to share the …
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… with Weakened Immune Systems Last updated January 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 56 Download PDF Document English … major concern for people with weakened immune systems. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #48 Cryptosporidium … your drinking water purveyor or supplier, or the local environmental health officer or drinking water officer. To …
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… Disinfecting drinking water Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 49b Download PDF Document English … water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. For more information If you have questions about your drinking water, contact your local environmental health officer or your local health authority. …
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… disability in Canada. It can include lifelong physical, learning and behavioural disabilities. Children, youth and … can harm your baby. Binge drinking, that is, drinking more than 3 standard drinks at any one time, and drinking … Where can families and caregivers go for help? Community resources in your regional health authority, such as child …
