--047d7b15b1ad4c9ed3050c16a939 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable 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 f= rom >>>> the injuries. Half of the admissions to long-term care are fall relat= ed, >>>> and half of the people who are injured do not get their full performan= ce >>>> 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 in= clude >>>> seniors living alone, slow reflexes, poor balance, bad posture, weakne= ss, >>>> decreased vision, decreased hearing, diagnosis of osteoporosis, stroke= , or >>>> Parkinson=E2=80=99s. We also need to be aware of poor nutrition, join= t stiffness, >>>> arthritis, and heart disease. Medication side effects such as >>>> antidepressants, tranquilizers and antihypertensives can cause the cli= ents >>>> to have drowsiness or low blood pressure, therefore, increasing the ri= sk of >>>> falls. >>>> >>>> As educated and responsible caregivers, home assessment on >>>> an ongoing basis requires alertness and execution of these fall preven= tion >>>> 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 nightlight= s 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 show= er >>>> chair. Floors must always be kept dry. In the house, all area rugs m= ust >>>> 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 ca= nes, >>>> walkers and wheelchairs. Toilet seats, chairs and couches should >>>> accommodate each clients height. Ampl