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How You Can Help Older Adults Stay Connected

Getting Started Many older adults live by themselves. They might be older family members, friends, or neighbours. No matter what their age or ability, even the smallest of things can help older …
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Abuse and neglect of older adults Understanding gender differences

… a person's health, happiness and safety. Older adults can experience different kinds of harm … HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #93a Preventing Abuse and Neglect in Older Adults …
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Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults

… happiness, safety and financial security. Older adults can experience different kinds of harm … The most obvious signs of physical abuse are falls, bruises, broken bones, burns, head …
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Abuse and neglect of older adults Information for family caregivers

… Series Eighty per cent of caregiving for older adults is provided by families, usually by a … HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #93a Preventing Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults …
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Grief Helping Older Adults With Grief

… Older adults may not experience or express grief in the same way as other adults. Older … loss. How can you help an older adult who is grieving? Here are some ways you can help an … Older adults may not experience or express grief in the same way as other adults. Older …
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Where to get immunized

… your family can get immunized. Most routine vaccines are available at public health units, … centres, primary care clinics and pharmacies. Vaccines for travel or for extra protection … and young children can get free routine vaccines from: Public health units, community …
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Physical Activity as You Get Older

… of some cancers. Lower the risk of: Hip and spinal fractures. Falling. Coronary artery … of some cancers. Lower the risk of: Hip and spinal fractures. Falling. Coronary artery …
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Healthy eating and healthy aging for adults

… Why is it important to eat well as I age?  Eating well can help you stay healthy, strong and independent as you age, … when combined with physical activity. A healthy eating pattern can help: Prevent and …
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Preventing Falls in Older Adults

… Overview Every year, thousands of older adults fall and hurt themselves. Falls are one of the main causes of injury and … you increase the amount of fluids you drink. Preventing falls at home Remove raised doorway …
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Coping With Changing Sleep Patterns as You Get Older

… Overview Sleep patterns naturally change as you get older. Older adults often have ongoing … can't sleep, get up and do a quiet or boring activity until you feel sleepy. Related …