Using checklists, questions and answers, and personal stories, this 18-page booklet offers help for older adults thinking about their drinking. Includes a special section for family, friends, and caregivers.…
Eat for a Healthy Heart
According to the American Heart Association, about 80 million adults in the U.S. have at least one form of heart disease. People can reduce the risk of developing these problems with lifestyle changes that include eating a healthy diet. This…
Helping Older Adults Search for Health Information Online: A Toolkit for Trainers
The Toolkit for Trainers is a resource developed by the National Institute on Aging. Aging professionals can use these free, easy-to-use training materials to help older adults find reliable, up-to-date online health information on their own. The training features two…
Dieting and Gallstones
It is estimated that digestive diseases affect 60 to 70 million people in the United States. Gallbladder disease is one of the more common of these diseases. Experts estimate that as many as 20 million Americans have gallstones. This article…
High Blood Cholesterol: What You Need to Know
Heart disease is the number one killer of both women and men in the United States. High blood cholesterol is one of the major risk factors for heart disease. This worksheet discusses the relationship of cholesterol to heart disease, explains…
Preparing for Disaster for People with Disabilities and Other Special Needs
For the millions of Americans who have physical, medical, sensory or cognitive disabilities, emergencies such as fires, floods and acts of terrorism present a real challenge. The same challenge also applies to the elderly and other special needs populations. Protecting…
To Your Health! Food Safety for Seniors
This publication will help seniors learn more about food borne illness, food safety at home (including cooking and storage), and meals to go or home-delivered meals.…
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