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… Managing eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities Last updated June 17, 2024 HealthLink BC … lungs (causing aspiration). A blockage of the airway can be life-threatening. Aspiration can cause people to wheeze, … to at least one employee who: Has a valid first aid and CPR certificate Is knowledgeable about each person in care’s …
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… Food safety in child care facilities Last updated March 28, 2023 HealthLink BC … can spread, especially diarrhea, nausea or vomiting, you should not prepare food for others. How can parents pack food safely? If you send food with your children, support them to do so safely. Remind them to keep hot foods …
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… Prostate Cancer: Should I Have Radiation or Surgery for Localized Prostate … you than the other because of how long you might live (your life expectancy), your other health problems, and how you … cancer that has grown beyond the prostate is called advanced prostate cancer. Treatment choices are different …
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… June 1, 2021 Overview At school-age, children begin to care about fitting into the wider social world. They try to understand the rules of life, morals, manners and family values. During this time, … bad and be embarrassed. You can help by being loving and supportive. … Caring for your school-age child …
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… Heart Rhythm Problems: Should I Get an Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator … checking your heart rate and rhythm. If the ICD detects a life-threatening rapid heart rhythm, it may try to slow the … I have absolutely no symptoms, and the idea of an ICD scares me. But the idea of having my heart stop scares me …
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… Diabetes: Taking Care of Your Feet Actionset Overview When you have diabetes, … skin around them. Wear shoes and socks that fit well and support your feet. You can get hard-sole shoes that provide … They may rub your feet and cause blisters. Good shoes should be made of materials that are flexible and …
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… Coverage for Hospice Palliative Care in Canada Hospice palliative care is paid for in different ways across Canada. If you are considering hospice palliative care, it is important for you and your family to find out …
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… Health care providers during pregnancy Last updated December 5, 2024 Overview When you become pregnant, finding a health care professional to provide maternity care that works … for prenatal care Nurse-family partnership Doulas and support during childbirth … Health care providers during …
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… Breast Cancer: Should I Have Chemotherapy for Early-Stage Breast Cancer? … about the type of chemotherapy medicine that he or she is planning to give you. Ask about any side effects that the … effects matter most to you? Yes No 3. 3, Do you have enough support and advice from others to make a choice? Yes No …
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… Information and resources on stroke for health care professionals Last updated February 4, 2024 Over … a stroke. Physical activity is an important part of a lifestyle modification program to reduce these risks. … recommend that people who have experienced stroke should engage in moderate-intensity physical activity (e.g., …
