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… How You Can Help Older Adults Stay Connected On this page: Getting Started Getting Started Many older adults live by …
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… Older adults and flexibility Last updated December 1, 2016 Regular … to healthy aging by reducing your risk of disease and helping you feel better and live longer. By slowly increasing your level of activity, you can improve your quality of life, handle day-to-day …
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… Getting help for perinatal depression Last updated August 5, 2013 … emotions, behaviours and habits. A mother's depression can also affect their emotional attachment to their baby and … and help as soon as you experience depression. Feelings can sometimes range from "feeling blue" to more severe …
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… Sharing Memories With Older Adults On this page: Overview Overview … events in their lives. By sharing memories, older adults can explore their thoughts and feelings about the past. They …
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… Older adults and resistance training Last updated March 1, 2017 … full body activity session should take 20 to 30 minutes. … Older adults and resistance training …
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… Older adults and endurance fitness Last updated March 1, 2017 One … don’t have to do activities all at once. For instance, you can do three 10 minute sessions during the day. You can get extra health benefits by increasing the length of time …
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… Financial abuse of older adults Last updated February 24, 2022 HealthLink BC File … without permission or in a dishonest way. Financial abuse can take away or limit an older person's resources, choices …
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… Getting older and staying physically active Last updated September … fitness is an excellent way to stay well as you age. Older adults are more likely to be inactive so take steps to … health. Physical activity is vital to preventing falls. It can also give you more energy, boost self-confidence, …
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… Warning Signs of Suicide in Older Adults On this page: Overview Overview … or financial problems Physical disabilities Health Canada and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have …
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… Asthma in Older Adults: Managing Treatment On this page: Overview Related … Information Overview Diagnosis and treatment of asthma can be a challenge if you are age 65 or older. You might … your asthma, you and your doctor should work closely together, especially if you: Have a history of smoking or have …
