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… Overcoming barriers to being physically active for the older adult Last updated February 29, 2012 We all face … Useful resources Canada's Physical Activity Guide for Older Adults Seniors BC … Overcoming barriers to being …
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… Babies and Older Adults Have an Increased Risk of Cold Injury On this page: … have much fat under their skin (which keeps them warm). Older adults Older adults are more likely to have a cold …
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… How You Can Help Older Adults Stay Connected On this page: Getting Started Getting Started Many older adults live by themselves. They might be older family …
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… Urinary Incontinence in Men On this page: Condition Overview … a disease. It's a symptom of a problem with a man's urinary tract . Urine is made by the kidneys and stored in a sac … surgery, radiation therapy, or frequent urinary tract infections, or if a catheter cannot be easily placed into …
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… Urinary Incontinence in Women On this page: Condition … can be a short-term problem caused by a urinary tract infection , a medicine, or constipation. It gets … of the groin area and more frequent urinary tract infections . Treating the cause of incontinence often gets …
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… Urinary Obstruction in Children On this page: Overview … or disrupts the normal flow of urine through the urinary tract . Obstructions can occur at any point in the urinary … tract. This increases the risk of bladder and kidney infections. Causes of urinary obstructions in children …
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… Causes of Bleeding in the Digestive Tract On this page: Overview Overview … disease . Colon polyps or colorectal cancer , especially in older adults. It is important to find and treat these as early as …
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… Preventing Falls in Older Adults Who Take High-Risk Medicines On this page: Overview … be sure to use them. Making your home safer As you get older, getting around your home safely and avoiding falls …
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… Medicines and Urinary Symptoms On this page: Overview Overview Many prescription and non-prescription medicines can cause urinary symptoms. A few examples include: Antihistamines. … pain medicines. Tricyclic antidepressants. If you develop a urinary problem after taking a medicine: Call the doctor who …
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… Scoliosis in Adults On this page: Overview Overview … Most cases of scoliosis are mild. How is scoliosis in adults treated? Mild cases of scoliosis usually don't need … good health that may help relieve back pain for some adults. These include regular exercise and proper back care. …
