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… periods of time due to a medical condition Children and adults with certain medical conditions, including: Heart or lung disorders that require regular medical care, … injury, seizures or neuromuscular disorders Children and adults who are very obese Indigenous people may be at …
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… have sex) with a child. Violence in the home . A child sees adults in the home physically harming each other. Substance … the effects of ACEs on a child. And there are ways that adults in a child's life can help prevent future ACEs. What … Get help working through your own ACEs, if needed. When adults don't heal from their own ACEs, they're more likely …
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… videos Additional resources Assess your risk Older adults with frailty are the most likely to experience falls … however, anyone can fall. In British Columbia, 1 in 3 older adults experience falls every year. About 10 to 15 percent … in screening and assessing fall risk among older adults aged 65 and older. These guidelines will help your …
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… adult, if you have kidney or liver disease, dehydration, heart failure, heavy alcohol use, if you have surgery, if … skin, muscle pain, fast/difficult breathing, slow/irregular heartbeat, or stomach pain with nausea/vomiting/diarrhea. … treatment plan, medications, or blood sugar testing. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
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… adult, if you have kidney or liver disease, dehydration, heart failure, heavy alcohol use, if you have surgery, if … skin, muscle pain, fast/difficult breathing, slow/irregular heartbeat, or stomach pain with nausea/vomiting/diarrhea. … treatment plan, medications, or blood sugar testing. Older adults may be at greater risk for side effects such as low …
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… the bloodstream. Then your blood pressure goes up, your heart beats faster, and you breathe faster. Hostility … of having another health problem, such as depression , a heart attack , or a stroke . Violent behaviour Violent … you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If …
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… severe dizziness/fainting high fever fast/irregular/slow heartbeat mental/mood changes (such as confusion, … (such as asthma, emphysema) diarrhea caused by an infection heart problems (such as angina, heart attack, heart failure, … right away. Consult your doctor for more details. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
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… chest pain severe dizziness/fainting fast/irregular/slow heartbeat mental/mood changes (such as confusion, … (such as asthma, emphysema) diarrhea caused by an infection heart problems (such as angina, heart attack, heart failure, … go away, mental/mood changes, headache, or dizziness. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
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… in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
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… clots in the lungs or legs, or clots that cause a stroke or heart attack. You may be at an increased risk for blood … years of age or older and have at least one risk factor for heart disease. Discuss the risks and benefits of treatment … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be at greater risk for infections while using …
