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Helping teens understand Alzheimer's disease   Provides information to help teens better understand Alzheimer disease by describing the disease and its impact on an individual's life, outlining some of the challenges of caring for someone with Alzheimer, offering strategies to cope, and a list of resources for more information. Source: Alzheimer Society of Canada Tools for life's emergencies  Explains the purpose of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), epinephrine auto-injectors (EpiPens), MedicAlert identification, and the Safely Home Registry. Briefly describes how these techniques and tools work. Source: Canadian Health Network (CHN) From: Magazine feature of the month: archives   The milk's in the oven: a booklet about dementia for children and young people  Provides children and young people with information about dementia, how it may affect their lives, and how to cope with knowing someone affected by the illness. Includes illustrations and exercises to help children understand more about the illness. Source: Mental Health Foundation (UK) From: International resource Diagnosing dementia: differentiating Alzheimer's from other forms of dementia  Provides information for care givers and physicians on identifying the signs of Alzheimer's disease. Link requires PDF reader. Source: Canadian Medical Association (CMA) Managing Alzheimer's disease  Provides information on the management of Alzheimer's disease, including communicating with physicians, treatment options, education and caregiver support. Link requires PDF reader. Source: Canadian Medical Association (CMA) What is mental illness?  Gives basic information about mental illness with specific examples of common illnesses. Discusses symptoms, causes and treatment. Link requires PDF reader. Source: National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) From: Ajunnginiq Centre The CHN interview - healthy lifestyle can reduce Alzheimer risk  Defines and discusses Alzheimer disease including incidence, possible causes, symptoms, treatment, and research into vaccination. Lists risk reduction strategies. Source: Canadian Health Network (CHN) From: Magazine feature of the month: archives Seniors' mental health and addictions issues  Discusses mental health problems that commonly affect seniors, in particular Alzheimer's disease, depression, stress, and suicide. Describes how addictions may arise in seniors. Offers tips for maintaining mental health in old age. Source: BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information From: Fact sheets Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia  Describes the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, from onset to later stages. Offers information on the prevalence of Alzheimer's. Suggests resources that can assist patients and their families. Source: BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information From: Fact sheets A strategy for Alzheimer disease and related dementias in Manitoba  Proposes strategies to address the care and support for seniors with Alzheimer disease and addresses issues such as education, diagnosis, programs and services, human resources, and research. Includes a description of the disease, list of current services in Manitoba, and a glossary. Link requires PDF reader. Source: Manitoba Health From: Health publications
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