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A home is of critical importance for those with dementia. There’s familiarity as reminders of family, past holidays and traditions are present all around. It is simply the place that provides the most comfort for those who are more easily confused and stressed. It’s also a place that likely needs upgrades. Less than 10% of U.S. homes are “aging ready” for seniors, according to a U.S. Census Bureau study. Creating a safe home is paramount to helping prevent falls, the leading cause of injury in adults 65 and older. With dementia, safety precautions evolve beyond the standard upgrades as balance

Exit counseling is a federal requirement that provides basic information to help student borrowers better understand their rights and responsibilities during repayment of their student loans. Before graduation or when beginning a leave of absence, student borrowers who have received loans at any time during their educational experience are required to attend an exit counseling appointment.

Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) supports patients facing high-risk pregnancies. This care is time-sensitive and essential: a lack of MFM care is associated with worse outcomes for mothers and their babies. Despite its importance, 95 percent of MFM providers are concentrated in metropolitan areas. This creates “maternity care deserts,” especially in rural areas. Dr. Robert Abrams, executive director for the Center for Maternal-Fetal Medicine at SIU School of Medicine, and his team are working to address this shortage using telehealth. “With telehealth, patients throughout central and southern

The following procedures must be followed to receive payment/reimbursement for expenses related to Class & Organizational Activities: All expenditures must be approved prior to an event. Please submit a Event Request Form to the Office of Student Affairs at least 30 days before the event for approval. No payments/reimbursements will be made to students who do not receive prior approval. The student responsible for any purchase must have the form signed by the class or organization chair/president or treasurer. Purchased can be requested to prevent reimbursement. In order to do this, please

We have the most comprehensive, multidisciplinary fertility center in Central Illinois dedicated to the treatment and care of infertile couples. Our clinic is unique in that we use a team approach for the female AND male patient to delineate the cause(s) of their infertility. Since 2009, the mission of the SIU Fertility and IVF Center is to assist patients in Central and Southern Illinois to accomplish their goal of conceiving a baby. Our physicians are board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and Urology. In addition, the physicians and their

The Smith Alzheimer's Center's Cindy Womack, DNP, FNP-BC, CNRN and Ann Jirmasek, MA, LCPC, NCC, joined The 21st Show to discuss the latest in Alzheimer's research, how Alzheimer's disproportionately affects the Black community, dementia risk factors and how to manage them, and importance of caregivers and the stress they endure. They joined Herb Caldwell, producer and director of " My Mama Joe: Hope and Help ," which explores the life of JoeAnna Caldwell, a community organizer and volunteer in Jacksonville before needing help herself after an Alzheimer's diagnosis. Listen to the interview here

Visit SIU Carbondale's Export Control Page: https://siusystem.edu/academic-affairs/export-controls/index.shtml The guidelines found on this page apply to SIU School of Medicine faculty and staff.