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… Preventing Tooth Decay in Young Children On this page: Overview … layer (enamel) of a tooth. Help prevent tooth decay in young children by adopting these healthy habits. Teach your … water supplies and bottled water are safe for children and adults. If your child needs extra fluoride, your dentist may …
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… Managing constipation with diet: adults Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … regular routine or travelling Not eating enough fibre Not drinking enough fluids Not getting enough physical activity … or a medical condition caused it. Can eating prunes or drinking prune juice help constipation? Yes. Prunes and …
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… Drinking More Than You Want To? On this page: Overview … leads to another … and another. Have you found yourself drinking more lately? Do you wonder if maybe you're drinking too much? Just what is "too much"? Canadian health …
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… Gastroenteritis in Adults and Older Children On this page: … weren't cooked enough or by eating other unsafe foods or drinking unsafe water. You will probably begin to feel … you drink. Drink fluids slowly, in frequent, small amounts. Drinking too much too fast can cause vomiting. Electrolytes …
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… Preventing Falls in Older Adults On this page: Overview Overview Every year, thousands of older adults fall and hurt themselves. Falls are one of the main … results of a stroke. Experts agree that some falls in older adults can be prevented. But since each person's risks are a …
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… Financial abuse of older adults Last updated February 24, 2022 HealthLink BC File … Financial abuse can happen to both men and women. Older adults at higher risk of financial abuse tend to be alone, … major decision involving property, consider using a notary, lawyer or community advocate. Make sure you understand every …
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… Dental Care for Older Adults On this page: Basic Care Denture Care Related … Care Dental care for older people is much the same as for younger adults. But older adults do have concerns that younger adults do not. These may include: Caring for …
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… Type 2 Diabetes: Screening for Adults On this page: Overview … that you get tested more often and/or begin testing at a younger age. You are at risk for diabetes if: footnote 2 You … that you get tested more often and/or begin testing at a younger age. You are at risk for diabetes if: footnote 2 You …
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… Sharing Memories With Older Adults On this page: Overview Overview … (sometimes called life review or reminiscence) helps older adults relive past events in their lives. By sharing memories, older adults can explore their thoughts and feelings about the …
