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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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Overview A person who is choking (whose airway is completely blocked by food or an object): Can't cry, talk, breathe, or cough. May grasp their throat. May become severely anxious or agitated. May …
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… a person's health, happiness and safety. Older adults can experience different kinds of harm … than older men to live in a residential care facility where abuse may occur from …
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… neglect in later life can affect an adult’s health, happiness, safety and financial … people from abuse and neglect. What are the health effects of abuse and neglect? Abuse and … can have harmful long-term effects on the health and well-being of older adults. The …
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… Abuse Prevention Series Eighty per cent of caregiving for older adults is provided by families, usually by a …
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… and make sure you do not become dehydrated. Dehydration occurs when your body loses too … immediately if: You have signs of severe dehydration. These include little or no urine; … to your doctor if: You have symptoms of mild dehydration (dry mouth or passing only a …
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Overview Increase your fluid intake to replace lost fluids when you have a fever, diarrhea, vomiting, or sweating. The following suggested amounts of fluids to drink every hour are based on body …
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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 losses …
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… Actionset Overview Young children can easily choke on food and everyday … food. Do not give round, firm foods to children younger than age 4 unless the food is … as apple chunks. Toys and other objects Young children can choke on: Toys, such as: Jacks, …
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… 93d Elder Abuse Prevention Series What is financial abuse? Financial abuse means … or care provider. Financial abuse can happen when a family member or friend takes over … older adult. In some cultures, there are expectations and assumptions about who will …
