If you are a resident of Nova Scotia, are receiving outpatient treatment at the QEII Cancer Care Program and live more than 50 kms one way from the hospital, accommodations will be provided for you and a support person. This pamphlet lists locations that are part of the Accommodations Program. Due to the temporary closure of Holy Redeemer Centre, the Cape Breton Cancer Centre has made arrangements with the Holiday Inn to provide accommodations for patients travelling significant distances to re…
Anger is a natural emotion. People with an ABI sometimes have problems with anger. It is important to manage your anger. If you do not manage your anger, it can hurt your relationships and make it hard for you to do things (like work or take part in social activities). Tips for managing anger are provided. A list of resources to find services and supports is given.
Your surgeon has arranged for you to have your appendix removed. This surgery is called an appendectomy. This pamphlet gives information about what will happen to you after surgery and how you can take part in your care. This pamphlet explains what your appendix is, what will happen after your surgery, where your incisions will be, when you can shower/bathe, and if you can eat and get up and move around after surgery. The pamphlet also explains when you can go home, drive, return to work, and h…
Votre chirurgien a pris les dispositions nécessaires à l’ablation de votre appendice. Cette chirurgie est appelée appendicectomie. La présente brochure explique ce qui se passe après la chirurgie et comment participer à vos soins. Elle explique de plus ce qu’est l’appendice, ce qui se passe après la chirurgie, où se trouvent les incisions, quand vous pourrez prendre une douche ou un bain, et si vous pourrez manger, vous lever et vous déplacer après la chirurgie. On y parle également du moment a…
Attention (focusing on things around you) helps you to do your daily activities and tasks. It is an important part of thinking. Problems with attention are very common after an ABI. This pamphlet explains different ways you may experience attention problems, things that can make attention problems worse, and tips for coping wiht attention problems. A list of resources is also provided.
This one-sided single sheet pamphlet gives an illustration of an arm swing to be used as a teaching tool for patients. It outlines the steps involved for doing an arm swing as part of the Balance Program.
This one-sided single sheet pamphlet gives an illustration of a backward walk exercise to be used as a teaching tool for patients. It outlines the steps involved for doing these exercises as part of the Balance Program.
This one-sided single sheet pamphlet gives an illustration of an exercise involving walking backwards with a cane. It is to be used as a teaching tool for patients. The pamphlet outlines the steps involved for doing this exercise as part of the Balance Program.
This one-sided single sheet pamphlet gives an illustration of a grapevine exercise to be used as a teaching tool for patients. It outlines the steps involved for doing this exercise as part of the Balance Program.
This one-sided single sheet pamphlet gives an illustration of heel raises using one foot to be used as a teaching tool for patients. It outlines the steps involved for doing this exercise as part of the Balance Program.
This one-sided single sheet pamphlet gives an illustration of heel raises to be used as a teaching tool for patients. It outlines the steps involved for doing heel raises with two feet as part of the Balance Program.
This one-sided single sheet pamphlet gives an illustration of knee bend exercises to be used as a teaching tool for patients. It outlines the steps involved for doing these exercises as part of the Balance Program.
This one-sided single sheet pamphlet gives an illustration of a sideways walk one hand exercise to be used as a teaching tool for patients. It outlines the steps involved for doing these exercises as part of the Balance Program.
This one-sided single sheet pamphlet gives an illustration of a sideways walk two hands exercise to be used as a teaching tool for patients. It outlines the steps involved for doing these exercises as part of the Balance Program.
This one-sided single sheet pamphlet gives an illustration of a sideways walk no hands exercise to be used as a teaching tool for patients. It outlines the steps involved for doing these exercises as part of the Balance Program.
This one-sided single sheet pamphlet gives an illustration of a sit to stand exercise to be used as a teaching tool for patients. It outlines the steps involved for doing this exercise as part of the Balance Program.
This one-sided single sheet pamphlet gives an illustration of a sit to stand exercise to be used as a teaching tool for patients. It outlines the steps involved for doing this exercise as part of the Balance Program.
This one-sided single sheet pamphlet gives an illustration of step exercises to be used as a teaching tool for patients. It outlines the steps involved for doing these exercises as part of the Balance Program.
This one-sided single sheet pamphlet gives an illustration of tandem standing exercises to be used as a teaching tool for patients. It outlines the steps involved for doing these exercises as part of the Balance Program.
A blood transfusion is when you receive donated blood. If you have had blood loss from trauma or surgery, or because of certain medical problems, you may need a blood transfusion. This pamphlet explains the blood components (parts), products, and alternatives that you may receive as part of a blood transfusion. A description, how it is given, benefits, and possible side effects of each product are given.