Seniors' Health & Continuing Care

Dynamed Plus summary with information on epidemiology, screening, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.

National Institute on Aging (US) has developed this quick guide to provide information about assessing cognitive impairment in older adults

AHS Seniors Strategic Clinical Network. The Alberta Guideline on the Appropriate Use of Antipsychotic (AUA) Medications (2013) and accompanying resources provide health care professionals with direction regarding assessment and management of responsive behaviours associated with dementia.

Digital report delivers Canadian Institute for Health Information’s first comprehensive look at this complex illness and its effects on seniors, caregivers and health systems

Dementia has a significant and growing impact in Canada. We know that there are more than 419,000 Canadians aged 65 and older diagnosed with dementia, but this is only part of the story. This number does not capture those under the age of 65 with a diagnosis of dementia and those who, possibly due to stigma or other barriers, remain undiagnosed. This strategy is not just for those living with or caring for someone with dementia.

Resources from ConsultGeri, the clinical website of the Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing. A ConsultGeri: Dementia mobile app is available.