Dr. Marjan Abbasi, MD CCFP (COE), and Dr. Sheny Khera, MD CCFP, felt there had to be a better way to meet the health and social needs of older adults with frailty in primary care. They worked together to develop a program that mobilizes existing Edmonton O-day’min Primary Care Network (PCN) resources to maintain and…
Did you know… Osteoporosis is a disease where the bones become weak and fragile—osteoporosis meaning “porous bones.” It is more commonly seen in women then men. There are no symptoms with osteoporosis but the likelihood of a bone fracture or break is much higher. The most common bones fractured due to osteoporosis are the hip, backbone and wrist. There are many causes but…
Nobody likes to fall down…it hurts. For some people, especially seniors, falling is more than an inconvenience or a sore wrist; it can cause serious health problems. It’s important to speak with your doctor and healthcare team about ways to prevent falls. Minimize your risk of falling Monitor medications: You may be taking medications that make you feel weak, dizzy…