Notice: Inpatient bedside phones are being phased out at Nova Scotia Health facilities beginning May 31. Please bring a personal device and charging equipment for your hospital stay.
This pamphlet gives instructions for balance exercises for older adults. It also explains how to progress (make harder) the exercises and includes safety reminders.
If someone you know is confused or more confused than usual, they may be experiencing delirium or another illness, like dementia. This pamphlet lists the symptoms of delirium and explains what you can do to support someone with delirium.
This pamphlet gives ways for you to support your family member and offers answers to many of the questions you may have about your loved one's care following admission to the Camp Hill Veterans' Memorial Building. This pamphlet is also available in French.
The Dr. Arthur H. Patterson Centre for Restorative Care at Fisherman's Memorial Hospital is a 2 to 8 week program to help you be as independent as possible. The pamphlet explains if you need a referral, who is on your health care team, and what to bring.
Keeping your feet healthy can help you keep your balance and prevent falls. This pamphlet explains how to take care of your feet and what kind of footwear is best.
The Geriatric Assessment Clinic (GAC) assesses (checks), diagnoses, and treats older adults who may have changes in their thinking or function (like not being able to do things they used to do).
The pamphlet provides information about the Geriatric Medicine Clinic for seniors (65 and over) who are living with frailty and other health problems, like falls or changes in memory and thinking.
The Geriatric Restorative Care Program helps people age 65 and over to become more independent, do their daily activities, and improve their quality of life after a hospital stay.
Falls are the leading cause of injury among older Canadians. This pamphlet includes a checklist to help you find out if you are at risk of falling. Tips to prevent falls are included.
This pamphlet explains why you might be at risk of falling because of immobility (not moving), what dignity of risk means, how your health care team will support you, and what you can do to lower your risk of falling.