ALZHEIMERS AND MEMORY LOSS
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Forgetfulness: Knowing When to Ask for Help
Includes information on age-related changes in memory, other causes of memory loss, keeping your memory sharp, and more serious memory problems.
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Legal Planning for People with Alzheimer's Disease
Tips from the National Institute on Aging.
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Understanding Memory Loss
Difference between mild forgetfulness and serious memory problems. Medical causes of memory problems and how they can be treated. How to cope with serious memory problems.
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DEATH AND DYING
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End of Life Decisions
Includes e
xploring your wishes, communicating those wishes, and helping loved ones honor your wishes.
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End-Of-Life: Helping With Comfort and Care
Comfort needs near the end of life:
Physical Comfort, Mental and Emotional Needs, Spiritual Issues, and Practical Tasks.
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Five Wishes: A Living Will
An easy-to-complete living will
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Understanding the Grief process
When someone you love has died.
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DEPRESSION
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Understanding Depression
Includes treatment basics, your treatment options, helping yourself, a note to family members.
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HEARING LOSS
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Hearing Loss
How do I know if I have a hearing loss? What should I do? What causes hearing loss? What different types of hearing loss are there?
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HEALTHCARE AND HOSPITALIZATION
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What is Geriatrics?
A
n introduction to health care for older adults.
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When Your Loved One is Hospitalized
Have needed legal documents in place. Be prepared to provide information. Be a part of the health care team.
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You and Your Healthcare Provider
Know your team. Prepare for your visit. Communication tips. Talk to your doctor. Gain respect.
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Medicines: Use Them Safely
What are medicines? At your doctor's office. Ask your pharmacist.
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MANAGING CARE
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Managing Caregiving: Techniques That Can Help
What is care coordination? Become your own caregiver. Optimizing care.
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Support Group Guide for Family Caregivers
How can a support group help? What makes a support group? Where to find a support group. Types of support groups.
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Professional Geriatric Care Managers
Here's what a professional geriatric care manager can do for you.
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Philips Lifeline Medical Alert Service
How the Lifeline Service Works - Summon Help, Hear a reassuring voice, Know help is on the way.
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Online Health Information: Can You Trust It?
How do I find reliable health information online? What questions should I ask? Places to start.
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PREVENTIVE HEALTH
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Healthy Aging
Includes information on staying Fit, healthy diet, preventing falls, mental wellness, medication use, tests, checkups, and shots.
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Participating in Activities You Enjoy - More Than Just Fun and Games
Tips from the National Institute On Aging.
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Preventing Falls
A safety checklist.
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Healthy Teeth and Gums
Includes dental health basics, how to brush, how to floss, visiting the dentist, eating right, dental disease, dental care for kids.
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RETIREMENT PLANNING
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SAVING FOR RETIREMENT: WHAT DO YOU KNOW?
When you picture your retirement, what do you see? Most people look forward to relaxing and enjoying themselves. But how can you make that picture a reality? This booklet is written for people who are just starting to learn about saving for retirement. What you can do and what the experts say about making a savings plan now.
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SENIOR HOUSING
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Senior Housing: What You Need to Know
A resource designed to help families facing difficult decisions concerning housing and care for an elderly loved one.
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Nursing Homes: Making the Right Choice
What is a nursing home? How do you choose? Do nursing homes have to meet standards? Paying for nursing home care.
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There's No Place Like Home - For Growing Old
Tips from the National Institute on Aging.
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