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… parasite does not exist normally in B.C. or Canada. Most infections occur during travel to countries where this …
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… Financial abuse of older adults Last updated February 24, 2022 HealthLink BC File … who forces or tricks a senior into signing or changing a contract or will Financial abuse may involve any amount of … Financial abuse can happen to both men and women. Older adults at higher risk of financial abuse tend to be alone, …
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… Type 2 Diabetes: Screening for Adults On this page: Overview … (2012). Recommendations on screening for type 2 diabetes in adults. Canadian Medical Association Journal , 184(15): … Expert Committee, et al. (2018). Screening for diabetes in adults. Canadian Journal of Diabetes , 42(Suppl 1): S16–S19. …
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… Sharing Memories With Older Adults On this page: Overview Overview … (sometimes called life review or reminiscence) helps older adults relive past events in their lives. By sharing memories, older adults can explore their thoughts and feelings about the …
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… Healthy Eating and Older Adults On this page: Overview Overview Good nutrition is important for older adults to help them stay strong and reduce the risk of … and make meals as often. Here are common problems older adults have with healthy eating, along with some ideas for …
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… Inguinal Hernia: Surgery in Adults On this page: Adults need to have inguinal hernia repair surgery in the … if strangulation does not appear likely. In healthy adults, hernias that can be pushed back into the abdomen and …
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… Managing constipation with diet: adults Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … (#68f) Fibre and Your Health (#68h) Healthy snacks for adults (#68i) Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults (#68j) Managing constipation with diet: adults (#68l) …
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… Older adults and endurance fitness Last updated March 1, 2017 One … medical condition, fitness level, and fitness goals. Older adults should do at least 30 minutes of activity on most and … in activity, medical conditions, or medication use. … Older adults and endurance fitness …
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… Warning Signs of Suicide in Adults On this page: Overview Overview The following warning signs may be present in adults who have a high risk for suicide: Depression or other … . … Overview The following warning signs may be present in adults who have a high risk for suicide: Depression or other …
