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… risk in doing so. Financial abuse is more likely to occur during an older adult’s health crisis or after a major … become vulnerable to financial abuse when their spouse, partner or close friend dies. They are grieving, and they …
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… positive, and keep temptation away: Don't quit smoking during holiday periods. You're more likely to eat more then. … enjoy and can do. It may help to walk or exercise with a partner or group. Weigh yourself at least once a week. Keep … enjoy and can do. It may help to walk or exercise with a partner or group. Weigh yourself at least once a week. Keep …
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… In most cases, any correction of the curve that occurred during bracing is lost, and the curve returns to its … brace for the prescribed amount of time. There is family support for the child. Risks Complications of bracing … brace for the prescribed amount of time. There is family support for the child. Risks Complications of bracing …
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… for healthy aging It can prevent muscle and bone loss, support brain health, and lower the risk of chronic … (Government of Canada) Healthy eating for seniors handbook Supporting your condition Food safety  People ages 60 and …
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… physical activity is important for young people and how to support them in being active. Image Preventing injuries … reduce the risk of injuries and other adverse events. Image Supporting your condition Resources to help manage a medical …
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… keeps the knee from bending inward. You can hurt your MCL during activities that involve bending, twisting, or a quick … the label. Wear a brace, if your doctor recommends it, to support your knee while it heals. Wear it as directed. Do … the label. Wear a brace, if your doctor recommends it, to support your knee while it heals. Wear it as directed. Do …
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… from one person to another, so the amount of tissue removed during surgery also differs. Some of the lymph nodes under … recommend wearing a bra day and night for a few days for support. Most people are able to get back to normal activity … recommend wearing a bra day and night for a few days for support. Most people are able to get back to normal activity …
Medical tests
… builds up in testicular tissues (nuclear medicine test). During a testicular scan, the tracer is injected into a vein … out of the way of the scan. A sling or towel may be used to support the testicles under the scanner. After the tracer is … out of the way of the scan. A sling or towel may be used to support the testicles under the scanner. After the tracer is …
Medications
… Lumps (tumors/abnormal growths) may very rarely appear during methotrexate use. The drug must be stopped and … and for 6 months after the last dose. Men with female partners of childbearing age should ask about reliable forms … and for 3 months after the last dose. If you or your partner become pregnant, or think you are pregnant, talk to …
Medications
… Lumps (tumors/abnormal growths) may very rarely appear during methotrexate use. The drug must be stopped and … and for 6 months after the last dose. Men with female partners of childbearing age should ask about reliable forms … and for 3 months after the last dose. If you or your partner become pregnant, or think you are pregnant, talk to …