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Helping Older Adults Deal With Life Changing Events
…can start to feel better. Sources Coping with bereavement by Mental Health America (04/12/12, http://www.nmha.org/index.cfm?objectid=C7DF9618-1372-4D20-C807F41CB3E97654) A LifeCare Guide to Helping Others Cope With Grief (PDF) by LifeCare (04/12/12, http://www.foh.dhhs.gov/NYCU/CopingTips.pdf)…
Nail Fungal Infections
…down any thick areas. Don’t use the same nail trimmer or file on healthy nails and infected nails. If you have your nails professionally manicured, you should bring your own…
Punaises de Lit
…des compagnies de contrôle des animaux et des insectes nuisibles dans votre annuaire téléphonique local. For additional information: Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness: http://novascotia.ca/dhw/environmental/documents/EH_bed-bugs_FactSheet.pdf Health Canada: http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/healthy-living-vie-saine/environment-environnement/pesticides/bedbugs-punaises-travel-voyage-eng.php…
Diabetes: Helping a Family Member Who Has Diabetes
…INFORMATION Diabetes Canada Nova Scotia and PEI Toll Free: 1-800-326-7712 http://www.diabetes.ca PEI Government Website https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/topic/diabetes NS Diabetes Care Program Website https://www.nshealth.ca/diabetes Public Health Agency of Canada website at: http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/cd-mc/publications/diabetes-diabete/facts-figures-faits-chiffres-2011/index-eng.php#toc…
Male Infertility
…varicocele is made up of enlarged veins in the scrotum (the skin “sack” that hangs beneath the penis) on 1 or both sides. The veins make the inside of the…
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
…spinal tumors. Problems with your veins or arteries. Brain abnormalities, such as tumors, and dementia. Abdominal/digestive tract problems. Bone diseases and conditions. Pelvic problems (in women) or prostate problems (in…
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…