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Osteoporosis

… Basics Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … Men Osteoporosis Risk Factors Steroid-Induced Osteoporosis Prevention To help prevent osteoporosis: Make sure that you … with your doctor to find what is right for you. Prevent falls. Use a cane or walker, if you need it. Install …

BC immunization schedule

… are safe and proven to help protect against vaccine-preventable diseases at any age. In Canada, the risk of getting a vaccine-preventable disease is rare. This is only the case because … 6 as a series of 2 doses given 6 months apart. Adults, Seniors and Individuals at High Risk This schedule lists all …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Information for family caregivers

… September 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93b Elder Abuse Prevention Series Download PDF Document English Document … to ask for and accept help. How can abuse and neglect be prevented? There are many ways that families can prevent … should I do if I see a crime or harmful situation? Call the Seniors Abuse Info Line (SAIL) at 604 437-1940 in the Lower …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Understanding gender differences

… February 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93c Elder Abuse Prevention Series Download PDF Document English Document … should I do if I see a crime of harmful situation? Call the Seniors Abuse Info Line (SAIL) at 604 437-1940 in the Lower … the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #93a Preventing Abuse and Neglect in Older Adults HealthLinkBC …

Resource Order Form

… Type Enter Contact Information Healthy eating for seniors Healthy Eating for Seniors Healthy Eating for Seniors Qty Item Description View …

Overcoming barriers to being physically active for the older adult

… - time constraints, energy levels, boredom and so on. Seniors might face even more barriers, but there are ways of … or uninteresting programs Check program listings at seniors' and community centres, churches and private fitness … resources Canada's Physical Activity Guide for Older Adults Seniors BC … Overcoming barriers to being physically active …

Family Life Cycle

… Empty Nest: Launching Adult Children Retirement or Senior Stage of Life What … suggests that successful transitioning may also help to prevent disease and emotional or stress-related disorders. … suggests that successful transitioning may also help to prevent disease and emotional or stress-related disorders. …

Alcohol and aging

… alcohol on aging bodies Alcohol and medication Alcohol and falls Alcohol and driving Dealing with life changes Warning … only one or two drinks, putting you at increased risk of falls or injury. If you’re on medication and think you might … Mental Health: Alcohol Use in Older Adults Healthy aging Preventing falls as you age … Research shows that drinking …

Vaccinations

… Immunization: Myths and Facts (HealthLinkBC File #12c) Why Seniors Should Get the Inactivated Influenza (Flu) Vaccine … lifetime in particular the following: Vaccine Name Diseases Prevented DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) Diphtheria, … Regulation in September 2019. Recent outbreaks of vaccine-preventable disease in B.C. highlight the importance of …

Illnesses and conditions

… common health concerns and what can be done to prevent or treat them can go a long way towards reducing the … Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Diabetes Disease and Disease Prevention Down Syndrome, Autism and Developmental Delays … and reproductive health Sexual and Reproductive Health Seniors’ health Aging Arthritis and Osteoporosis Dementia … …