E-Learning

Dementia

Learn about the differences between normal aging, mild cognitive impairment, and dementia. Understand the signs, symptoms, and causes of the different types of dementia and how it is treated.

Learn more about the 6 interactive lessons in this series.

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Mild Cognitive Impairment

Understand the difference between normal aging and mild cognitive impairment. 

Learn more about what causes mild cognitive impairment, how it's diagnosed, managed, and treated, and steps to take after a diagnosis.

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Promoting Brain Health

Enhance or extend your physical mobility and social activity in the future by actively promoting brain health and reducing your risk of developing dementia.

Learn more about how lifestyle choices, blood vessel health and other health conditions and drug side effects can impact your cognition.

(30 minutes)

Depression

Major depressive disorder, often referred to simply as ‘depression’, is a serious medical illness. It’s more than feeling sad or ‘blue’ for a few days. The symptoms persist and interfere with your everyday life. It can affect how you feel, think, behave, and handle day-to-day activities, such as sleeping, eating, or working. It is an illness that can affect anyone—regardless of age, race, income, culture, or education. 

Learn more about what depression is, its causes and risk factors, and how it is diagnosed and treated.

(35 minutes)

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Anxiety Disorders

Do you know the signs and symptoms of anxiety disorders and how they are diagnosed and treated?

Learn more about what anxiety is, the different types of disorders, and what questions you should ask your healthcare provider if you are concerned about your mental health.

(35 minutes)

Social Isolation: Are You at Risk?

The risk factors for social isolation are many and varied. It can have a significant impact on a person's health and well-being.

Learn more about the risk factors and how optimizing your mobility, expanding your social network, and proactively addressing specific health concerns can reduce your risk.

(20 minutes)

Walking Speed - Is It a New Vital Sign?

Like your heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and rate of breathing, walking speed may be an important new vital sign.

Learn more about what walking speed is, how it changes as we age, how to measure it, and what steps you can take to increase it to improve your mobility and overall health.

(15 minutes)

Osteoarthritis and Exercise

Discover how to best manage osteoarthritis of the hip and knee to reduce your symptoms and improve your mobility.  

Learn more about a self-management plan that includes therapeutic exercises, physical activity and weight management.

(15 minutes)

Changing Gears: Making a Plan to Retire from Driving

Retiring from driving, also known as driving cessation, either voluntarily or otherwise, can profoundly impact a person's life.

Learn more about the warning signs that may indicate unsafe driving habits; age-related health conditions and other factors that can affect your ability to drive safely; and the importance of planning for a time when you can no longer drive.

(15 minutes)