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Breastfeeding – Hints to Help You Get Off to a Good Start
…INFORMATION The First 6 Weeks https://first6weeks.novascotia.ca/ Nova Scotia’s Department of Health and Wellness Breastfeeding Basics https://www.nshealth.ca/sites/nshealth.ca/files/patientinformation/05003.pdf Loving Care E-books (via Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness) http://www.nshealth.ca/public-health-publications Health PEI’s…
Sexuality in Older Adults
…sex, intimacy by American Psychological Institute (04/12/12, http://www.apa.org/monitor/2010/10/intimacy.aspx) Safe Sex for Seniors (PDF) by American Geriatrics Society Foundation for Health in Aging (04/12/12, http://www.healthinaging.org/public_education/safe_sex_tips.pdf) A study of sexuality and health…
Housing Options for Seniors
…Types (PDF) by American Seniors Housing Association (04/20/12, https://www.seniorshousing.org/filephotos/Classifications_for_Seniors_Housing_Property_Types.pdf ) Long Term Care Options by Assisted Living Federation of America (04/20/12, http://www.alfa.org/alfa/Senior_Living_Options.asp ) Continuing Care Retirement Communities: What They Are…
Nosebleeds (Epistaxis)
…down the back of your throat. If you lean back, you may swallow the blood. This can irritate your stomach. Use your thumb and index finger to squeeze together the…
What You Should Know Before You Start A Weight Loss Plan
…Body Mass Index (BMI) Over the past twenty years, Canadians have become more familiar with specific measurements related to health, such as cholesterol levels and blood pressure readings. When it…
Air Pollution
…Here are some tips on how you can reduce your exposure to outdoor air pollution. Check the Air Quality Index (AQI). Environment and Climate Change Canada checks and reports on…
Herpes
…the name of a group of viruses that cause painful blisters and sores. The most common viruses are: Herpes zoster. This causes chickenpox and shingles. Herpes simplex virus or HSV…
Cast Care
…if you experience bleeding inside the area covered by a cast or splint. Don’t break off or file down any part of the cast. This could weaken the cast and…
Domestic Violence
…staff members at emergency shelters can help you file for a court order of protection. Physical injuries and emotional scars often are related to domestic abuse. Physical injuries include: Cuts…
Diabetic Neuropathy
…toenails. It might help to soak your toenails in warm water to soften them before you cut them. File the edges of your toenails carefully. Don’t let your feet get…