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… Managing eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities Last updated June 17, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 110a Download PDF Document English … treatments like surgery. They can also start because of health conditions like dementia, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), …
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… Advance Care Planning: Should I Stop Treatment That Prolongs My Life? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, … to be permanent. You can always change your mind if your health starts to improve. Even though treatment focuses on …
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… Caregiver Support: Talking About Advance Care Planning On … curing the illness? Has a legal document to express these health care wishes—called an advance care plan —been … a concern for family members who are elderly or who have health problems of their own. You may be reluctant to live …
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… a child. It helps if the entire family gets involved, eats healthy foods, and learns about counting carbohydrate. … junk foods remains, you can balance your child's meals with healthier selections at home. Above all, a child needs to … school nurse, and school administrators to discuss diabetes care at school. Make sure that the school has on hand the …
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… Starting Medicines for ADHD: How to Care for Your Child On this page: Overview Overview … medicines for ADHD. Tell the doctor if your child has other health conditions. Let the doctor know if your child has any … best. Your child also may need to be checked for other health conditions. Find a counsellor for your child. Seeing …
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… Basic Dental Care From Birth to 16 Years On this page: Overview Related … checkups visits the doctor will check your child's dental health. A visit to a dentist is recommended within 6 months … good dental habits. Keeping your own teeth and gums healthy lowers the risk of passing bacteria from your mouth …
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… Common health concerns in babies' first year Last updated January … concerned about coughing or sneezing, check with your healthcare provider or call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 . Don't …
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… Supporting Someone After Inpatient Mental Health Treatment On this page: Overview Overview Inpatient mental health treatment means that a person stays overnight in a … them. This is an important time for them to get follow-up care. It can help them avoid relapse. In a relapse, their …
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… Supporting Someone During Inpatient Mental Health Treatment On this page: Overview Overview Inpatient mental health treatment means that a person stays overnight in a … here's what you can expect if someone has inpatient care. It can include: A treatment team. Medical doctors, …
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… Supporting a Child Who Has a Mental Health Condition On this page: Getting Started Getting Started A mental health condition can make it harder for your child to manage … child ways to manage the condition. Encourage good self-care like getting enough sleep, eating a variety of healthy …
