Language: Bilingual in English and Chinese
ISBN: 0-9683835-2-1
Year of publication: 2000
Price: CAD $10.00 (Taxes included, shipping and handling extra)

This reference book provides Chinese to English translations of commonly used terms in health care.

The bilingual handbook can be used as a communication tool between English-speaking health care professionals and Chinese-speaking patients, or vice versa. Following a normal clinical procedure, it includes basic conversation between the clinician and the patient and glossaries for different clinical settings.

The appendices provide bilingual glossaries of hospital departments, health care specialists and community resources in the Greater Toronto Area.

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Language: English
ISBN: 0-9683835-0-5
Year of publication: 1998
Price: CAD $15.00 (Taxes included, shipping and handling extra)

This Handbook provides an overview and examples of the major cultural elements affecting behaviors and attitudes of Chinese people toward health, illness and disability, which in turn may complicate diagnosis, treatment and recovery. The information can help health care providers assess clinical situations with a broader cultural perspective, and equip them with strategies for culturally appropriate interventions and management.

The book consists of three parts: Framework of Chinese Cultures, Implications for Health Care and Culture at Work.

"...This book is well-written, concise and easy to read, providing a practical overview for health care professionals. It serves as a good reference and resource to assist in expanding the understanding of the impact of culture on the behaviours of our clients/patients. It also provides readers with the opportunity to challenge their understanding of other cultures."
- Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, October 2000

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Language: Chinese
ISBN: 0-9683835-3-X
Year of publication: 2001
Price: CAD $10.00 (Taxes included, shipping and handling extra)

The Collector's Edition includes about 80 articles. Contributors include professionals, specialists, seniors, family members, volunteers and our own staff.

The book covers a wide variety of articles under six sections:

• Aging in Happiness
• Rainbow in the Mist
  (Understanding common senior illnesses and coping with them) 
• Greetings in Difficult Times
• Endless Love 
• Utopia 
• A Life Well Lived

When an issue is touched on, the book always presents both the rational and emotional aspects of an issue, enabling readers to gain much deeper insight. 

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Language: Chinese
ISBN: N/A
Year of publication: 1998
Price: FREE for affected individuals and families

The book was dedicated to caregivers that are caring for patients with terminal illness. It is a very helpful resource for people who are taking care of a dying family member or friend. It touches the caring of both the patient and the caregivers themselves, as well as coping with bereavement after the death. It also includes community resources and a to-do list for arranging a funeral.

The chapters of the book are as follows:

• The Dying Person's Bill of Rights
• Caring for the Dying Person
• Self-Care for Caregivers
• Community Resources
• Inspirational Stories

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Language: English / Chinese
ISBN: N/A
Year of publication: 2004
Price: FREE for download (see below link)

Each year, thousands of donors contribute to enable Yee Hong to develop quality services for seniors of different backgrounds and needs to live their lives to the fullest - in the healthiest, most independent and dignified ways. Through the Donor Recognition Program, these contributions are recognized for supporting Yee Hong and its continuum of culturally appropriate care for seniors of Chinese and other ethnicities.

• Program Information  
• General Donation
• Congratulatory Gift
• In Memoriam Gift

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Language: Chinese
ISBN: N/A
Year of publication: 2000
Price: Free for affected individuals and their families

The book aims at helping families of Alzheimer patients understand the nature of this illness which affects many seniors. It provides helpful suggestions on supporting the patients and helping the caregivers to cope with their stress resulting from handling the patients.

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Language: Chinese
ISBN: N/A
Year of publication: 1999
Price: Free for affected individuals and families

The book answers some of the frequently asked questions about stroke and addresses the behavioural and emotional disruptions that are common in families affected by stroke. It also provides helpful suggestions on how to support the patient and handle difficult situations.

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Language: Chinese
ISBN: N/A
Year of publication: 2004
Price: Free for affected individuals and families

Parkinson’s disease is a chronic disease that affects many seniors. This pamphlet lists suggestions on helping the patient manage the disease in medication, diet, physical exercise, recreational activities and safety in daily routines. It also touches on communicating with the patient and tending to their emotional well-being, as well as coping with stress arising from caring for the patient.

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Language: Chinese
ISBN: N/A
Year of publication: 2005
Price: Free for affected individuals and families

The pamphlet defines different types of elder abuse, such as physical, sexual, emotional, negligent, economic and abuse in institutions. It explores how extra undertaking, contribution not being recognized, changes in lifestyle, built-up stress, and lack of support can give rise to abusive behaviours and how caregivers can avoid falling into the trap. The community resources listed further help caregivers seek the support they need.

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