--047d7bb04da6612930050c1609da Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary=047d7bb04da6612929050c1609d8 --047d7bb04da6612929050c1609d8 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable 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 o= f 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 fr= om >>> the injuries. Half of the admissions to long-term care are fall relate= d, >>> and half of the people who are injured do not get their full performanc= e >>> back. >>> >>> As caregivers, we have to be aware of the risk factors and >>> the key ways to prevent falls. Factors that we need to be alert to inc= lude >>> seniors living alone, slow reflexes, poor balance, bad posture, weaknes= s, >>> decreased vision, decreased hearing, diagnosis of osteoporosis, stroke,= or >>> Parkinson=E2=80=99s. We also need to be aware of poor nutrition, joint= stiffness, >>> arthritis, and heart disease. Medication side effects such as >>> antidepressants, tranquilizers and antihypertensives can cause the clie= nts >>> to have drowsiness or low blood pressure, therefore, increasing the ris= k of >>> falls. >>> >>> As educated and responsible caregivers, home assessment on >>> an ongoing basis requires alertness and execution of these fall prevent= ion >>> 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 s= ure >>> stairs as well as corridors are well lit and that there are nightlights= and >>> cordless phones in all rooms. Bathrooms must be equipped with nonskid = bath >>> mats, grab bars in the bathtub and shower area, with preferably a showe= r >>> chair. Floors must always be kept dry. In the house, all area rugs mu= st >>> have nonslip/nonskid back, or be taped to the floor. There should not = be >>> any cords or cluttering on the floors with any objects, newspapers or >>> electrical wires. Our clients must be educated in the use of their can= es, >>> walkers and wheelchairs. Toilet seats, chairs and couches should >>> accommodate each clients height. Ample space for them in the living ar= eas >>> to mo