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93c Elder Abuse Prevention Series Abuse and neglect in later life can affect a person's health, happiness and safety. Older adults can experience different kinds of harm from people they rely on or …
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… of a person's lifelong habits or patterns. Understanding some of the influences on the … from normal, consider getting the person tested for this problem. After being treated … of a person's lifelong habits or patterns. Understanding some of the influences on the …
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… Download PDF: Document English What is measles? Measles is a very serious and … people, including visitors to Canada, who have traveled overseas. Getting vaccinated is … vaccine (MMR). Adults born in 1970 or later should ensure they have received two doses of …
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… Punjabi Chinese Korean Vietnamese Arabic Farsi Asthma Action Plan for Children: aged … Punjabi Chinese Korean Vietnamese Arabic Farsi Asthma Action Plan for Children: aged … Punjabi Chinese Korean Vietnamese Arabic Farsi Lifestyle and environmental …
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… Find out if a treatment is working. Make sure medicines are not causing a problem. What the … of antibodies to some bacteria or viruses in blood or other bodily fluid to look for an … example, your doctor uses your cholesterol levels plus other things, such as blood …
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… For some health problems, a phone call or video call with a doctor or nurse can save you … to a doctor or nurse. You may have a live video connection. This may be done from a … you can talk with the provider. You may use video so they can see you. Your connection …
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… It may also be because of health-harming behaviours (like smoking or risky sexual behaviour) that are more common in people with … to help change negative thoughts, habits, or behaviours. Address health-harming behaviours. …
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… are things that happen before adulthood that can cause trauma. Or they're things that make … adults in the home physically harming each other. Substance use problems in the home. A … drinking, drug use, or misusing prescription medicines. Mental health problems in the home. …
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… 102a What is harm reduction? Harm reduction is a public health approach to … substances) and drug policy. The aim of harm reduction is to support the health and …
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Temperament is your toddler's distinct nature or character. Some children's temperaments are obvious from birth, while others emerge over time. Your toddler’s temperament may be seen in a number of …
