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… Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Risks for Older Adults On this page: Overview Overview Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in older women and men. Things that make older adults more …
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… Heimlich Manoeuvre for Adults and Children Older Than 1 Year On this page: Overview … Medicine … Heimlich Manoeuvre for Adults and Children Older Than 1 Year …
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… Dehydration: Drinking Extra Fluids (Older Children and Adults) On this page: Overview Overview … to do so. Fever or Chills, Age 12 and Older Weakness and Fatigue Current as of: November …
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… Overcoming barriers to being physically active for the older adult Last updated February 29, 2012 We all face … Useful resources Canada's Physical Activity Guide for Older Adults (PDF, 439KB, Exercise is Medi… Seniors BC … …
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… How You Can Help Older Adults Stay Connected On this page: Getting Started Getting Started Many older adults live by themselves. They might be older family …
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… Babies and Older Adults Have an Increased Risk of Cold Injury On this page: … have much fat under their skin (which keeps them warm). Older adults Older adults are more likely to have a cold …
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… Preventing Falls in Older Adults Who Take High-Risk Medicines On this page: Overview … be sure to use them. Making your home safer As you get older, getting around your home safely and avoiding falls …
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… Scoliosis in Adults On this page: Overview Overview … Most cases of scoliosis are mild. How is scoliosis in adults treated? Mild cases of scoliosis usually don't need … good health that may help relieve back pain for some adults. These include regular exercise and proper back care. …
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… Hearing loss in adults Last updated March 13, 2024 HealthLink BC File number … you on. What are the risks associated with hearing loss on older adults? When hearing loss remains untreated in older adults, they may experience a significant reduction in …
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… Abuse in Vulnerable Adults On this page: Adults … may have problems controlling their behaviour. Along with older adults, these vulnerable adults have a higher risk of … may have problems controlling their behaviour. Along with older adults, these vulnerable adults have a higher risk of …