The collection of brochures on this page is able to be viewed online, or opened and printed. They are from government agencies that service our senior population (National Institute on Aging, National Center for Benefits Outreach and Enrollment, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S. Administration on Aging). I have organized them into five categories: Health Topics, Safety Topics, Money Topics, Hospice Care, and Resources for Family Members and Caregivers




HEALTH TOPICS

Arthritis

Eyes

Hypertension

Shingles
Depression

Flu Shot

Medicine Use

Sleep
Diabetes

Healthy Eating

Osteoporosis

Supplements
Exercise

Hearing Loss

Prostate

Urination


Alcohol

Sexuality

Smoking




SAFETY TOPICS

Beware of Health Scams

Crime and Older People

Forgetfulness - Knowing When to Ask For Help

Hyperthermia - Too Hot For Your Health

Hypothermia - A Cold Weather Hazard

Older Drivers

Preventing Falls at Home

Shots for Safety

There's No Place Like Home - For Growing Old




MONEY TOPICS


Choices for Mobility Independence

Choosing a Medi-Gap Policy

Food Stamp Benefits - CA application

Getting Your Affairs in Order

Housing Options for Older Adults

Legal and Financial Planning for People with Alzheimer's Disease

Medicare and Home Health Care

My Medicare Preventive Benefits Checklist




HOSPICE CARE


All About Hospice - A Consumer's Guide

Fact or Fiction - Learning the Truth About Hospice

Mourning the Death of a Spouse




RESOURCES FOR FAMILY MEMBERS AND CAREGIVERS


Caring for a Person with Alzheimer's Disease

Face the Facts: Topics to Discuss Now With Your Aging Parents

How Will I Know Mom and Dad are Okay?

Ten Warning Signs Your Older Family Member May Need Help




LINKS


Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

National Institute on Aging

National Center for Benefits Outreach and Enrollment

      Medicare RX - Extra Help Covering Rx Costs for Qualifying Seniors

US Administration on Aging

Eldercare Locator