Dementia- Coping Tips for Caregivers

If you are caring for someone with dementia, it’s important to take good care of yourself too. Get out to see friends, eat a healthy diet, and visit your health care provider for regular checkups.

When Your Child Needs Emergency Surgery

In this situation, you might not have time to learn about your child's surgery or to prepare your child. It's important to keep your emotions under control. Hospital staff can help answer your questions. Read this sheet to know what to expect when your child needs emergency surgery.

Your Child's Preoperative Information

Your child is having surgery. Before the surgery, you may need to take your child to the hospital for a pre-op clinical visit. Here is information about what to expect and what to bring to the hospital.

What You Need to Know About Informed Consent

Informed consent supports a person's right to make decisions about their own healthcare. It gives them the information needed to understand a specific medical or surgical procedure. They can then decide whether or not to have the procedure. Read on for more details.

When Your Child Needs Surgery: Words to Use with Your Child

Your child is having surgery. Learn all you can about the surgery to help your child prepare. This sheet lists some of the common words and phrases that describe surgery. And it gives you suggestions for how to explain these words to your child.