Dementia is a progressive neuro-cognitive disorder that is characterised by impairments in reasoning, mood and behaviour that is not considered to be age related. Dementia is the result of changes in specific brain regions that cause nerve cells and their connections to stop working properly and can significantly impact an individual’s normal daily functioning. There are various forms of Dementia which include ; Alzheimer’s Disease , Vascular Dementia , Frontotemperal Dementia and Lewy Body...

Good health is critical for independence and choice. JamCAN is dedicated to helping our clients lead healthier independent lives with the use of technology to facilitate care and provide transparency. At a time where there isn’t an integrated electronic medical record system to facilitate positive health outcomes across Jamaica, our caregivers are equipped and dedicated to documenting medical history and care of our clients. To ensure integrated support and care of each client, primary care pr...

“The doctor said I have to change my lifestyle and I have no idea where to start.”  I hear this so many times in my practice.  Perhaps this was not the case and you were fortunate enough to have simply made the decision on your own.  For whatever reason you came to the decision that “YES! The time has come!  I need a lifestyle shift.”  Either way the first question is generally “Where do I begin?”  In my practice, I answer that question – and many more – every day.  I supp...