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A review of selected literacy and health materials
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Offers a list of selected professional resources for working with various low literacy adult populations. Targets health educators who work with hard-to-reach patients, and literacy instructors who wish to teach health topics in the classroom. Includes descriptions of each resource.
- Source: Literacy Partners of Manitoba
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Adult care information
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Provides information on the licensing and operating requirements for adult care facilities in British Columbia.
- Source: British Columbia Ministry of Health
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Adult gambling and problem gambling in Alberta
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Provides an overview of changes in overall gambling participation as well as the incidence of problem gambling in Alberta. Identifies the most popular gambling activities. Summarizes research findings on probable pathological gamblers within the province. Link requires PDF reader.
- Source: Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (AADAC)
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Adult survivors of child sexual abuse: overview paper
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Defines who is an adult survivor of child sexual abuse and discusses common long-term effects of sexual abuse, stages of recovery, coping mechanisms for survivors, and where to go for help. Includes suggested readings and audio-visual resources.
- Source: National Clearinghouse on Family Violence (NCFV)
- From: Child sexual abuse
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Canada's aging population
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Provides an overview of population aging in Canada and of the major issues that must be addressed. Outlines the characteristics and diversity of Canada's older population, and describes key steps being taken by the Canadian federal government in collaboration with partners to address important aging issues.
- Source: Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
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Choosing a care facility or home: a guide to choosing a licensed residential care facility or residential care home
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Describes the different types of adult care facilities available in B.C. Provides a list of questions to ask and observations to make in regards to services, programming and policies when considering a care facility or home. Link requires PDF reader.
- Source: British Columbia Ministry of Health
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Coming of age in Canada
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Presents a guide explaining the transition between adolescence and adult life. Examines what influences the development of the adolescent during this transition period. Explains how family, school, government, community and workplace could help an adolescent and facilitate his transition to adult life. Link requires PDF reader.
- Source: Growing Healthy Canadians
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Cross-gender identity
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Explains what transgender identity is, and outlines the issues and challenges faced by transgender youth. Gives suggestions on coming out as transgender, and on finding support.
- Source: Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC)
- From: sexualityandu.ca
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Hayfever and other allergies - things you can do to control your symptoms
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Presents lists of symptoms of allergies and things that may make allergies feel worse. Identifies the most common allergens. Provides information on how to avoid allergens.
- Source: College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)
- From: Patient education program
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Healthy aging
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Identifies the determinants of healthy aging between 1994 and 2003 among middle-aged adults and seniors, from the National Population Health Survey. Covers demographic and socioÂ-economic characteristics, health-related behaviours, psycho-social factors, chronic conditions and frequency of medical consultations.
- Source: Statistics Canada
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