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Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… and swallowing difficulties can occur in people of any age, but they are more common in older people. These … Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Why is it important to manage eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties? Problems … choking) or entering the lungs (causing aspiration). A blockage of the airway can be life-threatening. Aspiration can …

Shigellosis

… be spread in day care settings among caretakers and young children, especially toddlers who are not fully toilet … in contaminated water. Water may become contaminated if sewage runs into it or if someone with shigellosis swims in it. … you are negative for Shigella before returning to work. Image … Shigellosis …

Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults

… are most often family members such as a person’s spouse or children, but they can also include friends and caregivers. … in a way that does not risk the older adult's safety Encourage the older adult to ask a professional for confidential … HealthLinkBC File #93d Financial Abuse of Older Adults Image Elder Abuse Prevention Series Preventing abuse and …

Caffeinated energy drinks

… Common brands include Red Bull® and Rockstar Energy®. Children and teens are the highest consumers of energy … Sugary drinks are the main source of sugar in the average Canadian diet. Children and youth have the highest daily … or stevia, as sweeteners. If you regularly drink sweet beverages, you might find that it’s harder to eat healthy because …

Safety tips for swimmers

… and child Self-rescue and skills for rescuing others Many agencies offer these courses. See St. John Ambulance at … of water (e.g. bathtub). ‘Non-swimmers’ and young children (0-12 years old) need constant supervision by a … after symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, open sore(s), bandages, colds, ear/nose discharge or ear infections end Never …

Toxoplasmosis

… of the fetus early in pregnancy can result in miscarriage, poor growth, early delivery or stillbirth. If a child is born … Dispose of cat feces in a plastic bag and put in the garbage Do not compost the cat litter, or dispose of the litter …

Aerial spraying for native defoliators in BCs forests

… Although most insect defoliators cause little damage, there are a few species that can be harmful to the … goal of the B.C. Ministry of Forests (FOR) is to reduce damage and protect trees from certain defoliators when they … occur, this extreme foliage loss from feeding can cause growth loss, stem deformities and even death of the tree. …

Yersiniosis

… Yersinia bacteria. It is easy for people, especially young children, to get infected by putting their hands or fingers … pain, fever and diarrhea. Bloody diarrhea can occur in children. In some cases abdominal pain is severe and … File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of germs Image … Yersiniosis …

West Nile virus

… and should be maintained regularly to prevent mosquito growth. Could handling a dead bird infect me? The risk of … a shovel to pick up the dead bird, place it in double garbage bags and be careful not to puncture the garbage bags If you do not have a shovel: Use heavy-duty, …

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease CJD

… Tests on the fluid surrounding the spinal cord Brain images using MRI scans Recordings of the brain’s electrical … are similar, although vCJD usually occurs before the age of 30. vCJD is sometimes called human mad cow disease, … on CJD, please visit the Canadian Alzheimer Society web page on Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease at …