--f46d0435c0120400ef050c514e12 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable I apologise for the delay, I still need to make a few corrections. I will send it out later this evening. Karine 2015-01-07 16:32 GMT-05:00 Timothy Thomas : > Thanks Karine. Look forward to it. > > On Wed, Jan 7, 2015 at 3:47 PM, Karine Labelle > wrote: > >> Sorry, I forgot the attachement... >> >> 2015-01-07 15:47 GMT-05:00 Karine Labelle : >> >> Hello Mr Thomas, >>> >>> Here is the requested translation. The next document will be ready by >>> Friday evening. >>> >>> Thank you >>> >>> Karine >>> >>> 2015-01-05 11:46 GMT-05:00 Karine Labelle : >>> >>> OK, I'll start with this one. >>>> >>>> Karine >>>> >>>> 2015-01-05 9:11 GMT-05:00 Timothy Thomas : >>>> >>>> Good morning Karine, >>>>> >>>>> Here's an additional translation I would need before Thursday. >>>>> >>>>> *Senior Mobility and the Risk of Falls* >>>>> >>>>> We can all fall, however the fall of a senior can have a more >>>>> devastating impact. Statistically, one in three seniors over the age= of 65 >>>>> falls at least once a year. Women are three times more likely to be >>>>> hospitalized than men for fall injuries. Men are more likely to die = from >>>>> the injuries. Half of the admissions to long-term care are fall rela= ted, >>>>> and half of the people who are injured do not get their full performa= nce >>>>> back. >>>>> >>>>> As caregivers, we have to be aware of the risk factors an= d >>>>> the key ways to prevent falls. Factors that we need to be alert to i= nclude >>>>> seniors living alone, slow reflexes, poor balance, bad posture, weakn= ess, >>>>> decreased vision, decreased hearing, diagnosis of osteoporosis, strok= e, or >>>>> Parkinson=E2=80=99s. We also need to be aware of poor nutrition, joi= nt stiffness, >>>>> arthritis, and heart disease. Medication side effects such as >>>>> antidepressants, tranquilizers and antihypertensives can cause the cl= ients >>>>> to have drowsiness or low blood pressure, therefore, increasing the r= isk of >>>>> falls. >>>>> >>>>> As educated and responsible caregivers, home assessment o= n >>>>> an ongoing basis requires alertness and execution of these fall preve= ntion >>>>> techniques. >>>>> >>>>> Daily exercise, nutrition and hydration are crucial. >>>>> Footwear with good cushion support and nonslip soles are a basic must= . On >>>>> awakening, have the client sit on the edge of the bed for a couple of >>>>> minutes before getting up in order to stabilize blood pressure. Make= sure >>>>> stairs as well as corridors are well lit and that there are nightligh= ts and >>>>> cordless phones in all rooms. Bathrooms must be equipped with nonski= d bath >>>>> mats, grab bars in the bathtub and shower area, with preferably a sho= wer >>>>> chair. Floors must always be kept dry. In the house, all area rugs = must >>>>> have nonslip/nonskid back, or be taped to the floor. There should no= t be >>>>> any cords or cluttering on the f