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Overview What decisions do you need to make about care at the end of life? You will face many hard decisions as you near the end of life. Those decisions will include what kind of care you'd like to …
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… not include payment. Nanny. Usually a nanny cares for one or more children of a single … not include payment. Nanny. Usually a nanny cares for one or more children of a single …
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Topic Overview "When my doctor told me my cancer couldn't be cured and I probably had 6 months at best, it was hard to believe I'd run out of options. But then I started hospice palliative care, and …
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Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are …
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Overview What is an advance care plan? An advance care plan is a form. It describes the kinds of medical care you want to have if you're badly hurt or have a serious illness and can't speak for …
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Overview As you or a family member ages, you may have concerns about how to manage health problems. Most people would like to stay in their homes and have family members help them out. But this isn't …
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Overview Primary care is often the first contact you have with the health system. It is usually delivered by family doctors or nurse practitioners. You can access primary care services and providers …
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We acknowledge with gratitude that we live on the traditional unceded territories of the Snuneymuxw and Snaw-Naw-As First Nations. Overview Find information and news about primary care health …
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Check Your Symptoms Overview Toothaches and gum problems are common. But you can usually prevent them by taking good care of your teeth and gums. Keeping your teeth , gums, and the bones around your …
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110a Eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties can occur in people of any age, but they are more common in older people. These difficulties can start because of normal aging, medications, dental …
