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Preventing Falls in Older Adults Who Take High-Risk Medicines

… medicines can make you dizzy or sleepy. Either of these can lead to a fall. Find out if a treatment without medicine … steps. Mark the areas around stairways and ramps with paint or tape, preferably with a high-contrast colour. Carry … medicines can make you dizzy or sleepy. Either of these can lead to a fall. Find out if a treatment without medicine …

Getting Help Around the House

… events to help homeowners with raking leaves in the fall or painting the house. Check your city's website or the local … events to help homeowners with raking leaves in the fall or painting the house. Check your city's website or the local …

Safety outdoors in the cold for toddlers

Bathroom safety for toddlers

… Last updated August 10, 2013 Bathrooms contain many hazards that can harm a toddler - from hot water to sweet …

Naloxone Treating opioid overdose

… enough, the oxygen levels in the blood decrease. This can lead to brain injury, cardiac arrest and death. Why is … illicit drug supply. Overdose fatalities are now the leading cause of unnatural deaths in B.C. What is naloxone? … the Facility Overdose Response Box Program. Does naloxone lead to more drug use? No. Studies have shown that providing …

Reducing Biting in Teething Babies

Sheltering in Place

Migraine Headache Triggers

… in particular, like beer or wine. Odours such as perfume, paint, dust, and certain flowers. Other migraine triggers … in particular, like beer or wine. Odours such as perfume, paint, dust, and certain flowers. Other migraine triggers …

Safe sleeping for babies

… head. Place your baby on a firm surface that is free of hazards Use a crib, cradle, or bassinet that has a firm …

Radon in homes and other dwellings

… in Canada are due to indoor radon exposure. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers and the second leading cause among smokers. You have a one in 3 chance of …