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… falls: Exercises for strength and balance Elder abuse Learn about how to recognize the signs of elder abuse and how to take steps to prevent it: Elder abuse Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults …
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… physically prepared and strong enough for. Activities that use your child’s own body weight in short bursts – like … activity is meant to be fun, rather than criticism, abuse or shouting. Try to keep your child away from any of …
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… school bus home Get dropped a few blocks from your house and walk the rest of the way After School, before or … an active day, try to fit in one more activity before bed Useful resources Physical activity tips for children …
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… how to make informed decisions about equpiment you may use in your baby's first year like strollers and chairs. It …
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… of attachment, but these separations must be handled well Useful resources Effective parenting and disciplining …
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… from certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) that cause cancers of the anus, cervix, mouth and throat, penis, … are approved by Health Canada, with HPV9 approved for use in both sexes, and HPV2 approved for use only in females. Gardasil®9 (HPV9) is provided free to …
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… provider can help you feel comfortable with your decision.  Use this guide to write down any questions you have and make … caregivers: Weight bias & stigma families (Rudd Center) Useful resources Baby's Best Chance Parent handbook on …
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… from prostate cancer. A high PSA level can have many causes, including an enlarged prostate, an infection, or, less often, prostate cancer. A high PSA can cause a lot of worry and lead to more tests. But most high PSA … cancer. Many cancers found by PSA tests would not have caused a problem if they had not been found through screening. …
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… affects the skin on the face, ears, or fingertips. It may cause numbness or blue-white skin colour for a short time. But … is freezing of the skin and the tissues under the skin because of temperatures below freezing. Frostbitten skin looks … Cold injuries, such as trench foot and chilblains, may cause pale and blistered skin like frostbite after the skin …
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… with plant-based protein foods and more For recipes that use animal foods, substitute plant-based ingredients. For … drinks and sweetened milk to your child. They can cause tooth decay and replace more nutritious foods and … one year of age, if you choose to give 100% fruit juice, use an open cup and limit the amount to no more than ½ cup …