Stroke: Three Questions Could Save a Life

The first three hours after the onset of a stroke are crucial, and individuals receiving treatment in this time have a greater chance of a successful recovery. The ability to recognize the occurrence of a stroke may save a life, and now doctors say any bystander can recognize a stroke asking three simple questions...
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Eating Well Staves Off Disability

Older people who consumed more of these foods had less risk of physical limitations, such as the inability to walk a quarter mile or climb 10 steps, which are often the first signs of disability.
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Arthritis Caregivers and Exercise: Getting Fit Together

If you're like most caregivers, you probably think of others before yourself. Chances are, you already know exercise can help control the joint pain and swelling associated with arthritis. However, you don't need to have arthritis to reap the other benefits of exercise. These include increased stamina, improved flexibility, an enhanced sense of well being, and a decreased risk of obesity, high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, osteoporosis, depression, colon cancer, and premature death.
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Alzheimer Care in British Columbia

Alzheimer care providers offer specialized care and supportive programs for persons with Alzheimer Disease or other forms of memory loss or cognitive impairment. Providers may be facility or community-based.
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