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Healthy Aging

… chances of having those problems increase. But just because your risk is higher, it doesn't mean you will have the … This makes it more and more important to reduce the toxins, alcohol, and unneeded medicine that you take in, and to … anxiety, and stress worse. Avoid the depressant effect of alcohol and sedative use. Eat healthy meals and snacks. …

Migraine Headache Triggers

… glare, or reflected sunlight. Foods, such as chocolate. Alcohol—all alcohol, or one type of alcohol in particular, like beer or … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …

Central Vascular Access Device CVAD Changing the Dressing

… change. Your supplies may include: An antiseptic, such as alcohol prep pads and swabs or Betadine swabs. Some health … bandage or move it. Rewash and redry your hands. Remove one alcohol swab from the package and clean around the exit … moving out. Repeat with a second antiseptic swab. Do not use a swab more than once. Discard each swab after use. …

Allergy safe adult care facilities

… be expected to be completely free of the foods that cause allergic reactions, facilities should make efforts to … reduce the risk of accidental exposures to foods that cause allergic reactions among the residents in care Having a … to be taken seriously. It involves avoiding the food that causes allergic reactions and responding appropriately to an …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… common in older people. These difficulties can start because of normal aging, medications, dental problems or medical treatments like surgery. They can also start because of health conditions like dementia, Multiple Sclerosis … of the airway can be life-threatening. Aspiration can cause people to wheeze, have trouble breathing, or have a …

Preventing choking in babies and young children For child care providers

… Babies and young children are at high risk of choking because they: Have less practice controlling food in their … Choke https://dontchoke.ubc.ca Toddler's First Steps www.healthlinkbc.ca/pregnancy-parenting/toddlers-first-steps Rules for operating …

Smoking Triggers

… smoking. Step out for a breath of fresh air if you need to. Alcohol. After you have had a drink, your decision not to … weaken. You may choose to give up or cut down on drinking alcohol when you quit smoking. Varying the kind of alcohol … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …

Respiratory Problems Age 11 and Younger

… The upper respiratory system includes the nose, mouth, sinuses, and throat. A child with an upper respiratory … lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, sexual history, and travel. Try Home … lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, sexual history, and travel. Try Home …

Effectiveness Rate of Birth Control Methods

… They show how many women out of 100 will have an unplanned pregnancy in the first year of using a method. These numbers … birth control methods as directed. But even with perfect use, a method will still fail to prevent a pregnancy in a certain number of women. Hormonal How well …

Finger Hand and Wrist Problems Non-Injury

… hand, or wrist. Most of the time our body movements don't cause problems. But sometimes symptoms occur from everyday … blood flow to the hands or damage to nerves of the hand . Pregnancy may cause redness, itching, swelling, numbness, or … lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, sexual history, and travel. Try Home …