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Why seniors should get the inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… vaccine, seniors should be immunized against pneumococcal disease. The pneumococcal vaccine protects against … and ear. It is safe to get the influenza and pneumococcal vaccines at the same time. Most …

Community evacuation information for seniors

… weather requires special consideration of seniors’ needs. Seniors who live alone or are sick or disabled … weather requires special consideration of seniors’ needs. Seniors who live alone or are …

Caring for seniors in long-term care in an emergency

… B.C. health authorities are required to have emergency preparedness plans for all health … care and long-term care facilities. In an emergency, health authorities will continue to … long-term care facilities to have their own emergency preparedness plan. The plan must …

Seniors as emergency response volunteers

… resource in our community. Many can help with emergency preparations and respond as … British Columbia, the provincial government’s Emergency Support Services provides immediate, … To register as a volunteer, contact an Emergency Management BC regional office in …

Resource Order Form

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Illnesses and conditions

… and spinal conditions Kidneys Lungs and respiratory conditions Multiple sclerosis … and spinal conditions Kidneys Lungs and respiratory conditions Multiple sclerosis …

Healthy Aging Is It Time to Stop Driving

… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Healthy Aging: Is It Time to Stop Driving? 1 Get the … that you can talk to your doctor about them. Healthy Aging: Is It Time to Stop Driving? …

Elder abuse

… 1-877-952-3181 (toll-free) or 250-952-3181 in Victoria. The office is open Monday to Friday …

Seniors' health

… Resources and information to support your health and wellbeing in your older years. Take … (Flu) Vaccine (HealthLinkBC File #12a) Mental and emotional wellbeing There are many … to wellbeing in older adults, including mental and emotional health. A healthy aging …

Financial abuse of older adults

… Financial abuse can take away or limit an older person's resources, choices and options. … involve a family member or person whom the older adult trusts, such as a friend or care … abuse can happen to both men and women. Older adults at higher risk of financial abuse tend …