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Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults

… 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 …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Understanding gender differences

… 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 …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Information for family caregivers

… Abuse Prevention Series Eighty per cent of caregiving for older adults is provided by families, usually by a …

Fitness Getting and Staying Active

… more fit, even a little bit, can improve your health. You don't have to be an athlete to be … with your kids, gardening, dancing, or biking. Children and teenagers who are fit may … so you don't get bored. One Woman's Story: Kris, 56 "I knew I needed to do …

Muscular strength and endurance

… training can include using: Equipment like medicine balls or weight machines Resistance … that involve lifting, it’s important to use the correct techniques. © 2016 Province of … training can include using: Equipment like medicine balls or weight machines Resistance …

Grief Helping Older Adults With Grief

… Actionset Overview Older adults may not experience or express grief in the same way as other adults. Older adults often have many major losses …

Dental Care for Older Adults

… Basic Care Dental care for older people is much the same as for younger adults. But older adults do have concerns that …

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 loss of independence in people ages 65 and older. There are many reasons older …

Preventing Falls in Older Adults Who Take High-Risk Medicines

… colour. Carry a phone or medical alert device with you. Then you can quickly call for … colour. Carry a phone or medical alert device with you. Then you can quickly call for …

Hearing loss in adults

… About 65 percent of people over the age of 70 have hearing problems. People over the age of 60 should schedule routine hearing tests every 2 …