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… and as an adult. It helps keep your bones strong as you get older and protects against possible breaks. Your body also … your child. Although breastfed babies get the best possible nutrition, they do need vitamin D supplements. Vitamin D for … intakes. Available online: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/nutrition/vitamin/vita-d-eng.php . Adaptation Date: …
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… such as pneumonia . The illness can be dangerous in older adults and young children, especially babies who … in temperature. Have frequent, small sips of fluids and nutritious foods. Create a calm, quiet, restful place for … in temperature. Have frequent, small sips of fluids and nutritious foods. Create a calm, quiet, restful place for …
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… loss of the ability to hear that happens as people get older. It affects both ears. It starts with problems hearing … be affected as well. This kind of hearing loss affects most older adults to some degree. The most frequent cause of … have age-related hearing loss, you may not know it, because older people usually lose their hearing very slowly. Your …
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… you age, it may take you longer to remember things. Not all older adults have memory changes. But these changes can be a … cause high levels of toxins to build up in the blood. Malnutrition and vitamin deficiencies caused by health … cause high levels of toxins to build up in the blood. Malnutrition and vitamin deficiencies caused by health …
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… affects the whole body. This condition is more common in older adults. Hemorrhoids . These are enlarged veins near … are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male Female Female Why do …
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… Osteoporosis Canada recommends that women and men age 65 or older have routine tests to measure their bone thickness. If … Your age. Your risk for osteoporosis goes up as you get older. Being a woman who has gone through menopause. After … Osteoporosis Canada recommends that women and men age 65 or older have routine tests to measure their bone thickness. If …
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… or Chills, Age 11 and Younger Fever or Chills, Age 12 and Older Fever Seizures Scarlet Fever Valley Fever Infections … Tract Infections Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Risks for Older Adults Yeast infections Boric Acid for Vaginal Yeast …
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… for yellow fever. Generally, people 9 months of age or older should be immunized with the vaccine for yellow fever … Nursing mothers. Children 6 to 9 months of age. People older than 60 years of age. People with impaired immune … for yellow fever. Generally, people 9 months of age or older should be immunized with the vaccine for yellow fever …
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… pads on cribs and beds, and use padded side rails on your older child's bed. But don't use sleep positioners, bumper … young child, do not leave him or her alone in the bathtub. Older children with epilepsy should take showers instead of … pads on cribs and beds, and use padded side rails on your older child's bed. But don't use sleep positioners, bumper …
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… someone in bed Personal care and grooming Dental care for older adults Hair washing and care Shaving Caring for … Support for Caregivers Diabetes: Caregiving for an Older Adult Heart Failure: Tips for Caregivers HIV: Tips for … someone in bed Personal care and grooming Dental care for older adults Hair washing and care Shaving Caring for …
