Educational Brochures

MENTAL HEALTH

IT’S OK NOT TO BE OK

Helpful tips and resources compiled by our Social Workers and the team at Behind the Scenes designed to help you create your own at work mental health talks.

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ALZHEIMER’S AND MEMORY LOSS

FORGETFULNESS: KNOWING WHEN TO ASK FOR HELP 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 AND FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR PEOPLE WITH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE FACT SHEET LEGAL AND FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR PEOPLE WITH ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
FACT SHEET

Tips from the National Institute on Aging.

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DEATH AND DYING

ADVANCE CARE PLANNING

ADVANCE CARE PLANNING

What is Advance Care Planning? Getting started. Making your wishes known. Making it official. Looking toward the future.

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MOURNING THE DEATH OF A SPOUSE MOURNING THE DEATH OF A SPOUSE

What can you do? Do men and women feel the same way? Is there more to do? Taking charge of your life. What about going out?

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DEPRESSION

UNDERSTANDING DEPRESSION

Includes treatment basics, your treatment options, helping yourself, a note to family members.

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HEALTHCARE AND HOSPITALIZATION

CHOOSING A DOCTORCHOOSING A DOCTOR

Distinguish what kind of doctor is needed and helpful questions to consider.

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Hospital HintsHospital Hints

How to prepare for a hospital stay. Includes safety tips and what to take with you.

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MEDICINES: USE THEM SAFELY MEDICINES: USE THEM SAFELY

What are medicines? At your doctor’s office. Ask your pharmacist.

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HEARING LOSS

HEARING LOSS
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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MANAGING CARE

Elder AbuseElder Abuse

Defines types of abuse and what can be done to prevent it.

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SO FAR AWAY: 20 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT LONG-DISTANCE CAREGIVINGSO FAR AWAY: 20 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT LONG-DISTANCE CAREGIVING

Problem solving tips for caring for a loved one from afar.

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ONLINE HEALTH INFORMATION: CAN YOU TRUST IT? 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

EXERCISE AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: GETTING FIT FOR LIFEEXERCISE AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: GETTING FIT FOR LIFE

Four ways to be active and other tips to get you moving.

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Fatigue: More Than Being TiredFatigue: More Than Being Tired

Includes tips on how to identify signs of fatigue and how to address chronic tiredness.

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HIGH BLOOD PRESSUREHIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

Do you have it and how to control it.

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OLDER ADULTS AND ALCOHOLOLDER ADULTS AND ALCOHOL

How much is too much?

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Taking Care of Your Teeth and MouthTaking Care of Your Teeth and Mouth

Includes dental health basics, how to brush, visiting the dentist and eating right.

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Osteoporosis: The Bone TheifOsteoporosis: The Bone Thief

How to recognize and prevent bone loss.

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Smell and Taste: Spice of LifeSmell and Taste: Spice of Life

How to spot changes in the ability to smell and taste.

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MANAGING STRESSMANAGING STRESS

Filled with a variety of practical tips and advice, this brochure is an essential guide for managing stress. Includes stress triggers and symptoms, relaxation techniques, lifestyle changes, stretching exercises, and environment modifications.

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OLDER DRIVERSOLDER DRIVERS

Includes information on trouble seeing, dementia and driving slower, reaction time and reflexes, medications and their affect on driving.

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PARTICIPATING IN ACTIVITIES YOU ENJOYPARTICIPATING IN ACTIVITIES YOU ENJOY – MORE THAN JUST FUN AND GAMES

Tips from the National Institute On Aging.

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SEXUALITY IN Later LIFESEXUALITY IN LATER LIFE

Guide includes what are normal changes, what causes sexual problems, safe sex and age, and can emotions play a part.

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WALKING FOR BETTER HEALTHWALKING FOR BETTER HEALTH

Guide includes a walking game plan, safety tips, health benefits, and overcoming roadblocks and excuses.

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SENIOR HOUSING

NURSING HOMES: MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICENURSING 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 OLDTHERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME – FOR GROWING OLD

Tips from the National Institute on Aging.

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