Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Memory Matters

Memory Matters
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Most persons with dementia remain undiagnosed by their primary care providers, and families often fail to recognize the significance of early cognitive symptoms. In response, there has been a growing interest in screenings for memory problems. The proposed answer is that screening for memory dysfunction, Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias is important, but raises pragmatic, ethical as well as theoretical considerations that need to be addressed before general screening practices can be widely implemented.


Source: Alzheimer's Prevention (Alzheimer's Foundation of America)

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Living Well with Osteoporosis

Living Well with Osteoporosis
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This booklet is intended for those who have just learned that they have osteoporosis and those who may still have questions about how to manage this disease. It contains the collective wisdom of many individuals who have adjusted to their diagnosis and now live full and active lives.

Source: Osteoporosis Canada

Saturday, August 8, 2009

Modifying Your Home Environment to Promote Greater Independence: A Guide to Aging in Place

Modifying Your Home Environment to Promote Greater Independence: A Guide to Aging in Place
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The National Aging in Place Council published Modifying Your Home Environment to Promote Greater Independence: A Guide to Aging in Place to give consumers ideas they can use to live more safely and confortably in their homes.


Source: National Aging in Place Council