How to Prevent Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer is the third cause of death due to cancer in men and the second in women, but as long as it´s early diagnosed it can be cured. In the context of the month of colorectal cancer we invite our members to an informative talk about how to prevent it and which habits we can...

Functional training after 60

On the Physical Activity Day, we´ll carry out a theoretical-practical workshop with the goal of developing new tools in order to accomplish responsible physical activity and adequate for this stage of life. We´ll perform a practice of Functional Training for working out strength,...

Psychoeducation for relatives of Alzheimer patients and other dementias

There are five encounters aimed at relatives and caretakers of dementia patients. The aim is to encourage the exchange and provide orientation related to the characteristics of the different types of dementias, specially the Alzheimer dementia. Provide recommendations on prevention and...

Cycle of workshops: How to Age Well and to Prevent Dependence

The 2nd of April started the cycle of workshops about healthy habits How to Age Well and to Prevent Dependence, in which subjects of interest for the elderly are covered to achieve a healthy and active life. Some of the approached topics are, for example, how to prevent memory issues and to keep...

Acute respiratory infections on children

Prevention, alarm symptoms and respiratory physiotherapy. It’s a theorical- practical workshop which will approach the topic of acute respiratory infections on children. Our professionals will address frequent question as well as available treatments: inhaled therapy, techniques on use...

Cycle of Workshops to help Memory

On the 28th of March, the cycle of workshops on healthy habits to help memory will begin. After we retire and take off the pressures of work, we use a minimal percentage of neurons, and it is necessary to activate those that are not in use. There is scientific evidence that cognitive stimulation...

How life goes on after a cardiac event?

Cardiovascular diseases conform the first cause of death in Uruguay and in the world. It’s considered one of the main motives on the decrease on the quality of life. The aim of this workshop is to develop, instrument, spread and to implement a group of actions which lean to enhance the...