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Advocacy For Seniors

by | Jun 19, 2014 | Courses, Financial, Health, Legal, Social

In this module, students learn about a role, poorly understood and little practiced. Advocacy, at various levels and in various circumstances, is explored and exemplified. Students learn the difference between advocacy and activism, and are made aware how different...

Alzheimers Disease

by | Jun 15, 2014 | Courses, Health, Legal, Social

Students learn to distinguish forgetfulness from dementia. They are instructed on how family dynamics change when a member is dealing with cognitive impairment, memory loss and the other manifestations of Alzheimer’s Disease. They learn the health, social and...

Canada’s Health Care System

by | Jun 14, 2014 | Courses, Health

Here, the genesis, historical development and current status of Canada’s Health Act and the Federal/Provincial Health systems are described. The guiding principles of Federal/Provincial health agreements are emphasized, as well as the entitlements of Canadian...

Care Giving

by | Jun 12, 2014 | Courses, Financial, Health, Social

This module provides extensive information on these pervasive roles and functions which affect so many families, economically and psycho-emotionally. Topics discussed include the nature and duration of ‘The Care Years’; the impact on care-giving on family...

Chronic Illness In Seniors

by | Jun 11, 2014 | Courses, Health

While this module explains that longevity and independence are the norms among seniors, there are also widespread, common health challenges in the older age groups. Basic information is provided on the more commonplace medical conditions among seniors (e.g. heart...