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… well-being, safety and financial security. Older adults can experience different kinds of harm … they rely on or trust. Abuse and neglect of older adults can occur at home, in the … Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults …
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… Financial abuse can take away or limit an older person's resources, choices and options. … can involve a family member or person the older adult trusts, such as a friend or care … Who can experience financial abuse? Older adults who are socially isolated, cognitively …
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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 … Depression in Older Adults … can help you enjoy life again. What puts older adults at risk for depression? Both older …
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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 prescription … Substance Use Disorders in Older Adults …
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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 … Grief: Helping Older Adults With Grief … Actionset Overview Older adults may not experience or express …
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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 … Dental Care for Older Adults … Basic Care Dental care for older people is much the same as for younger …
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… called life review or reminiscence) helps older adults relive past events in their lives. By sharing memories, older adults can explore their thoughts and … Sharing Memories With Older Adults … called life review or reminiscence) helps older adults relive past events in their lives. …
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… Getting Started Many older adults live by themselves. They might be older family members, friends, or neighbours. … How You Can Help Older Adults Stay Connected … Getting Started Many older adults live by themselves. They might be …
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… Overview Growing older often means getting tired faster and moving slower than before. But some older people become very weak, and everyday … Frailty is more than just "slowing down." An older adult may be "frail" if a combination of …
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… age: Healthy eating and healthy aging for adults (Healthlink BC File #68j) Healthy eating … active throughout life, especially as an older adult, is essential to healthy aging. It … physically active! Physical activity for older adults (PDF, 430KB, Exercise is Medicine, …
