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SENIOR CENTER LECTURE SERIES: CAM & YOU

Course Overview

• CAM

• What it IS

• What it is NOT

• How is it used

What is CAM• Complementary

• Non-mainstream

• In addition to traditional allopathic care

• Alternative• Non-Mainstream• In place of traditional allopathic care

• Integrative• Current

• Growing among providers and healthcare systems

• Open Discussion

• How many have tried CAM?

• If you have, what motivated you?

• If not, why not?

• What did you like/dislike?

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CAM Modalities

• Natural Product

• Supplements

• Energy Work

• Deep Breathing

• Manipulation

• Massage

Reasons for Using CAM

• Sickness

• Wellness

• Pain Management

• Supplement medication

CAM Usage by Age

• Highest in those aged 50-59

• Lowest in those 85+

• Why do you think this is the case?

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CAM Usage by EducationEducation status determines CAM usage…

What are your thoughts?

Most Common CAM Modalities• What makes these CAM

approaches so common?

• Insight

• Speculation