Disease and Condition Specific Services

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  • Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
  • Dementia is the loss of intellectual functions, such as thinking, remembering and reasoning, of sufficient severity to interfere with a person's daily functioning.
  • Arthritis
  • Arthritis consists of more than 100 different conditions. These can be anything from relatively mild forms of tendinitis and bursitis to crippling forms such as rheumatoid arthritis.
  • Asthma
  • Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airway. Although it is a common condition, symptoms can vary widely from person to person and may come and go depending on the situation.
  • Diabetes
  • Diabetes is a condition that results from not enough insulin in a person's blood. Insulin helps the body manage healthy levels of glucose for energy.

    See also Diabetes Education Programs.
  • Heart Disease
  • Heart disease includes coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, valve disorders, angina and congestive heart disease.
  • Lung and Respiratory Conditions
  • Lung and respiratory conditions are any diseases or disorders where lung function or breathing is impaired. Major lung diseases include asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
  • Self-Management Support Programs
  • Self-management programs focus on support for patients and their families living with a chronic disease. These programs are designed to assist individuals make realistic goals, build confidence in their ability in managing their health and maintain an active life.
  • Stroke
  • A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted. Strokes can cause mild to severe physical, emotional or mental disabilities..

Other Education/Resources about Diseases/Conditions.

Other resources that can be found on the SouthWesthealthline.ca include: Alcohol and Drug, Blindness and Impaired Vision, Blood Disorders, Bone Disease, Cancer, Deafness and Impaired Hearing, and Wounds.