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… Overview Growing older often means getting tired faster and … to do. This may be a health problem called frailty. Frailty is more than just "slowing down." An …
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… Abuse and neglect in later life can affect an adult’s health, happiness, safety and financial security. Older adults can experience different kinds of … from people they rely on or trust. Abuse of older adults can occur at home, in the …
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… a person's health, happiness and safety. Older adults can experience different kinds of harm … from people they rely on or trust. Abuse of older adults can occur at home, in 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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… 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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68j Nutrition series Why is it important to eat well as I age? Eating well can help you stay healthy, strong and independent as you age, especially when combined with physical activity. A healthy …
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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 …
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… I see a crime or harmful situation? Call the Seniors Abuse Info Line (SAIL) at 604 437-1940 … information and services, you can contact: Seniors Abuse and Information Line (SAIL), hosted by Seniors First BC, 604 437-1940 in Vancouver or …
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… Overview People who have substance use disorder keep using alcohol or other substances even though it causes harm to themselves or others. Many people …
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… Basic Care Dental care for older people is much the same as for younger adults. But older adults do have concerns that younger …
