Health Tips for Residents
Westminster Canterbury is fortunate to have many retired medical professionals among its residents. These residents have developed a series of "health tips" documents to share with the whole WC community. You will find below a list of these documents. Also included are important forms for you to download. If you click on the Health Tip title a PDF of the document will open for your viewing. The members of the Health Support Committee are listed on their committee page.
Ten early signs of symptons of Alzheimer's.
The City of Lynchburg charges for ambulance transportation. This Tip lists charges for these services.
Care Programs
There are two ways that residents who have no relatives close by can receive assistance from friends.
The Care Partner Program is an informal support system.
The Advocate Program is a legal agreement to provide advocacy.
Information on our in-house clinic, its hours, free and for-fee services.
Dehydration - How to Prevent
This is a description of dehydration symptons and how to prevent dehydration.
This is a single page list of the signs of a stroke.
Gluten sensitivity in adults described.
Healthy Lung Month
October is "Healthy Lung Month"
What options do you have as a Westminster Canterbury resident for hospice care?
Hypothermia
Hypothermia is defined as a core body temperature +/- 95° F (35° C)
Discussion about how vaccination provides a convenient and safe method of preventative care.
An age-related eye disease that can blur your central vision.
Discussion of coronary heart disease.
A description of what happens if you have an emergency.
How is malignant melanoma treated?
This is a description of the signs and symptons of oral cancer.
Safe Travels for Older Adults
Things to consider when we are planning trips to visit friends and family.
What is it and why do we get it?
This a list of descriptions of the most common summer maladies and how to deal with them.
Taste and Smell Disorders
Casues and and current research.
A discussion of precautions to take when you are outside in areas where ticks are plentiful.
A description of dementia and symptons to watch for.
This tip lists what to do and where to go for after-hour and/or emergency care.