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… Topic Overview What is gastroenteritis? Gastroenteritis is an upset stomach. It causes … call a doctor? You can usually take care of gastroenteritis at home. But call 9-1-1 or …
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… a person's health, happiness and safety. Older adults can experience different kinds of harm … the older woman's spouse, partner or adult children. For an older man, the abuse or …
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… happiness, safety and financial security. Older adults can experience different kinds of harm … family members such as a person’s spouse or children, but they can also include friends …
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… Series Eighty per cent of caregiving for older adults is provided by families, usually by a spouse, partner or adult children. Families may help an aging parent or …
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Overview A person who is choking cannot talk, cough, or breathe, and may turn grey or blue. The Heimlich manoeuvre can help get the food or object out. WARNING : Do not try the Heimlich manoeuvre …
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… Information Fever or Chills, Age 12 and Older Weakness and Fatigue Credits Current as … Information Fever or Chills, Age 12 and Older Weakness and Fatigue Credits Current as …
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… Actionset Overview Older adults may not experience or express grief in the same way as other adults. Older adults often have many major …
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… Financial abuse can take away or limit an older person's resources, choices and options. … impact the trust among family members. Adult children may not consider or realize that … abuse can happen to both men and women. Older adults at higher risk of financial abuse tend …
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… can help you enjoy life again. What puts older adults at risk for depression? Both older and younger adults go through the same major life changes …
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… disorder happens only to teens and younger adults. But people of all ages can have this disorder, including older adults. Older adults may use drugs, misuse …
