--Apple-Mail-F0C99C88-910D-4C9C-80CA-20D9DCB722C1 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Thanks Karine. I'll review tomorrow and get back to you.=20 Timothy Thomas Home Care Assistance 514-907-5065 www.HomeCareAssistanceMontreal.ca > On Jan 10, 2015, at 10:11 PM, Karine Labelle wr= ote: >=20 > Hello Mr Thomas >=20 > Here is the Social Reminiscence document. I inserted one comment. I'll be w= orking on 40342 until Tuesday, Wednesday morning at the latest. >=20 > Thank you >=20 > Karine >=20 > 2015-01-10 14:30 GMT-05:00 Karine Labelle : >> I apologise for the delay, I still need to make a few corrections. I will= send it out later this evening. >>=20 >> Karine >>=20 >> 2015-01-07 16:32 GMT-05:00 Timothy Thomas : >>=20 >>> Thanks Karine. Look forward to it. >>>=20 >>>> On Wed, Jan 7, 2015 at 3:47 PM, Karine Labelle wrote: >>>> Sorry, I forgot the attachement... >>>>=20 >>>> 2015-01-07 15:47 GMT-05:00 Karine Labelle : >>>>=20 >>>>> Hello Mr Thomas, >>>>>=20 >>>>> Here is the requested translation. The next document will be ready by = Friday evening. >>>>>=20 >>>>> Thank you >>>>>=20 >>>>> Karine >>>>>=20 >>>>> 2015-01-05 11:46 GMT-05:00 Karine Labelle : >>>>>=20 >>>>>> OK, I'll start with this one. >>>>>>=20 >>>>>> Karine >>>>>>=20 >>>>>> 2015-01-05 9:11 GMT-05:00 Timothy Thomas := >>>>>>=20 >>>>>>> Good morning Karine, >>>>>>>=20 >>>>>>> Here's an additional translation I would need before Thursday.=20 >>>>>>>=20 >>>>>>>> Senior Mobility and the Risk of Falls >>>>>>>>=20 >>>>>>>=20 >>>>>>>> We can all fall, however the fall of a senior can have a more devas= tating 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 related, and half of the p= eople who are injured do not get their full performance back.=20 >>>>>>>>=20 >>>>>>>> As caregivers, we have to be aware of the risk factors a= nd the key ways to prevent falls. Factors that we need to be alert to inclu= de seniors living alone, slow reflexes, poor balance, bad posture, weakness,= decreased vision, decreased hearing, diagnosis of osteoporosis, stroke, or P= arkinson=E2=80=99s. We also need to be aware of poor nutrition, joint stiff= ness, arthritis, and heart disease. Medication side effects such as antidep= ressants, tranquilizers and antihypertensives can cause the clients to have d= rowsiness or low blood pressure, therefore, increasing the risk of falls. >>>>>>>>=20 >>>>>>>> As educated and responsible caregivers, home assessment= on an ongoing basis requires alertness and execution of these fall preventi= on techniques. >>>>>>>>=20 >>>>>>>> Daily exercise, nutrition and hydration are crucial. Fo= otwear with good cushion support and nonslip soles are a basic must. On awa= kening, have the client sit on the edge of the bed for a