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… calves and lambs are more likely to carry germs compared to older animals. What can you do to reduce the risk of disease … the petting zoo or open farm Make sure there are enough adults to supervise children Teach your child how to wash …
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… don't want to hurt yourself. Health experts suggest that older adults and people with long-term health problems try to: … don't want to hurt yourself. Health experts suggest that older adults and people with long-term health problems try …
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… routine does occur. Staying Motivated to Exercise: Tips for Older Adults (National Institute on Aging, USA) What activities …
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… drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this … bleeding, or loss of coordination, QT prolongation. Older adults may also be more likely to develop a type of …
Medications
… heartbeat, pneumonia) when this medication is used by older adults with dementia. This medication is not approved for … are sick (such as having viral infection, dehydration). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of …
Medications
… acidosis. Lactic acidosis is more likely if you are an older adult, if you have kidney or liver disease, … plan, medications, or blood sugar or ketone testing. Older adults may be at greater risk for side effects such as …
Medications
… acidosis. Lactic acidosis is more likely if you are an older adult, if you have kidney or liver disease, … plan, medications, or blood sugar or ketone testing. Older adults may be at greater risk for side effects such as …
Medications
… drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this … Loss of coordination can increase the risk of falling. Older adults may also be more likely to develop a type of …
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… sun. Keep babies younger than 12 months out of the sun. Older babies and children need to stay in the shade or cover … bodies can develop these problems much more quickly than adults. Don't keep your child out in warm weather for long … 2 to 5 Years Heimlich Manoeuvre for Adults and Children Older Than 1 Year Managing Your Toddler's Frustrating …
Healthy eating
… of micrograms (mcg)/day Stay below* mcg/day Men 19 and older 120 mcg *An upper limit for vitamin K has not been established Women 19 and older 90 mcg Pregnant women 19 and older 90 mcg Breastfeeding women 19 and older 90 mcg *Very …
