Advance care planning helps you have a say about the health care you would like to receive if you get very sick and cannot speak for yourself. It is a way for you to reflect on your personal values, wishes and beliefs to make your own future health care decisions. Vancouver Coastal Health has created […]
The menopauseandu.ca website is a source of information for Canadian women approaching or in menopause or perimenopause. It is one element of a broader Menopause Education and Awareness Program initiated by the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC). The North American Menopause Society, is a nonprofit scientific organization devoted to promoting women’s health […]
Information on osteoporosis can be found on: Osteoporosis Canada website National Osteoporosis Foundation website Things you can do to reduce bone loss include: make sure you get enough calcium in your diet take a vitamin D supplement avoid smoking get regular weight bearing exercise limit alcohol intake You doctor can help you determine if you […]
Visit Seniors BC.ca -a website with resources and info for older adults for living a healthy and active life. You can download the BC Seniors Guide here Vancouver Coastal Health has information to help prevent falls. See here for details and download their ‘Stay on Your Feet” brochure. For information on Representation Agreements,Advanced Directives and […]
We strongly recommend the education sessions on osteoporosis provided by the OASIS Program. Visit their website here Worksafe BC has an excellent resource on back pain, You can view and download it here Physiotherapy Association of BC has information to help you find a physio
See the Healthlink BC website The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is a volunteer based, non-profit organization with a Provincial Office and Resource Centres located throughout the province. They provide support services and education programs locally and provincially, and are connected nationally to the Alzheimer Society of Canada. Dementia Helpline: 1-800-936-6033; Vancouver: 604-681-8651
Resources: Healthlink BC information on “Is it time to stop driving?” HandyDART is a door-to-door, share ride, custom transportation service. This service is for people who are unable to use the regular transit service some or all of the time due to mobility issues associated with a permanent or temporary physical or cognitive disability.
We recommend this new risk calculator to calculate your “cardiovascular age”. You will need a copy of your most recent lab results to complete your profile-ask us for a copy at your next visit.