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. Information about meals, laundry, Wi-Fi, TV service, and phone service is included.
1 in 3 seniors in Nova Scotia fall each year. As you get older, it is important to take care of your feet and wear proper footwear. 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. An image is included that explains what to look for when choosing a shoe.
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.
The Seniors Community Health Team is a team of health care providers dedicated to the health, safety, and wellbeing of seniors. They visit seniors in their homes in Lunenburg and Queens Counties. The goal of the program is to help to improve seniors' quality of life, and help them to stay healthy and independent, at home and in the community. Topics include: what the team does, who is eligible, and how to get a referral. Contact information is included.
Ce dépliant explique à quoi s’attendre lors d’une visite au service des urgences (SU) de l’hôpital Fishermen's Memorial. On y traite de la capacité d’accueil de patients du SU, de ce qui se passe quand la capacité du SU est atteinte, des différents niveaux du triage et de la manière de fournir de la rétroaction. ; This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 2129, “Your Emergency Department Visit - Fishermen's Memorial Hospital”. This pamphlet describes what to expect when you visit the…
This pamphlet describes what to expect when you visit the Emergency Department (ED) at Fishermen's Memorial Hospital. Topics include what patient capacity is, what happens when the ED reaches patient capacity, triage levels, and how you can give feedback. The French translation of this pamphlet 2131, "Votre visite au service des urgences - Hôpital Fishermen’s Memorial" is also available.