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10 warning signs  Describes ten common symptoms that may indicate Alzheimer disease or another form of dementia. Source: Alzheimer Society of Canada 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 Alzheimer care  Focuses on information for the caregiver, including tips for daily living, strategies for coping and managing stress, guidelines for tough ethical issues, and links to community contacts. Includes a caregiver forum. Source: Alzheimer Society of Canada Alzheimer Society of Canada  Works to alleviate the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer disease and promote the search for a cause and cure for the disease. Website provides electronic forums for caregivers and for general inquiries about Alzheimer disease. Source: Alzheimer Society of Canada Alzheimer disease  Offers a definition of the disease, and describes who it affects, warning signs, diagnosis, and stages. Source: Alzheimer Society of Canada 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 Canadian Journal of Geriatrics, Supplement  Special supplement published on the National Guidelines for Seniors' Mental Health. Provides an introduction to the project and a summary of the four guidelines focusing on the assessment and treatment of delirium, depression, long-term care and mental health and suicide risk and prevention. Source: Canadian Coalition for Seniors Mental Health (CCSMH) Caring for elderly people at home: the consequences to caregivers  Explores the potential impact of the devolution of health services from institutions to the home in regard to two vulnerable patient populations: elderly patients with dementia and elderly patients with terminal illnesses. Includes references. Link requires PDF reader. Source: Canadian Medical Association (CMA) From: CMAJ Cognitive disorders & dementia  Defines both cognitive disorders and dementia. Lists the medical conditions that can be the result in dementia. Describes some of the ways in which psychologists can help patients and their families minimize the effects of cognitive disabilities. Source: Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) From: Your health: 'Psychology Works' fact sheets Alzheimer offices  Lists the Society's national, provincial, and local offices, as well as international Alzheimer organizations. Source: Alzheimer Society of Canada
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