The Eldercare Locator is the first step to find local agencies that can help older adults and their families access home and community-based services including transportation, meals, home care, and caregiver support services.
Review Date: January 28, 2013
Administration on Aging
The Eldercare Locator has produced a guide of “10 warning signs” to help families and older Americans determine if help is needed. Any one of the behaviors listed may or may not indicate that an action should be taken.
Review Date: January 08, 2013
Administration on Aging
Sleep patterns change as we age, but disturbed sleep and waking up tired every day is not part of normal aging. In fact, troubled sleep may be a sign of emotional or physical disorders and something you should talk about with a doctor or sleep specialist.
Review Date: April 30, 2012
National Institute on Aging Information Center
This fact sheet describes the services provided by adult day care programs,the benefits to participants, and the costs and financial assistance available for services.
Review Date: January 15, 2013
Helpguide
The Alzheimer's Association describes the range of services offered by adult day care programs, and offers helpful tips for selecting a center that can provide the best setting for your loved one with dementia.
Review Date: January 15, 2013
Alzheimer's Association
Age can bring changes that affect your eyesight. But regular eye exams can help. With early detection, many eye problems can be treated and your risk of vision loss reduced.
Review Date: May 02, 2012
National Institute on Aging Information Center
Alcohol may act differently in older people than in younger people and could become a problem. Learn about mixing alcohol with some medicines, and where to get help if you or someone you know wants to cut back or stop drinking.
Review Date: February 01, 2013
National Institute on Aging Information Center
Views on aging are changing. Learn about research to identify benefits and risks of antioxidants, calorie restriction, hormone supplements, and other interventions to promote healthy aging.
Review Date: July 05, 2011
National Institute on Aging Information Center
For older adults and people with disabilities, medications and herbal remedies/alternative medicine can be a double-edged sword. When not taken correctly, medications can have devastating consequences.
Review Date: February 15, 2013
Family Caregiver Alliance
There are many reasons why depression in older people is often missed or untreated. The good news is that people who are depressed usually feel better with the right treatment.
Review Date: November 13, 2012
National Institute on Aging Information Center
Many of the changes faced by older adults can lead to depression. However, depression is not a normal or necessary part of aging, and there are many steps you can take to overcome the symptoms, no matter your age or the challenges you face.
Review Date: November 13, 2012
Helpguide
Knowing what to expect and taking steps to counterbalance the effects of aging can help you maintain a young spirit and an independent life.
Review Date: January 28, 2013
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
This guide contains valuable information about how exercise and proper nutrition are crucial for staying healthy as we age and provides useful tips on establishing and maintaining a regular exercise program.
Review Date: July 23, 2012
National Institute on Aging Information Center
Learn how to prevent foodborne illnesses by safely cooking and storing food at home, handling leftovers and take-out food, and more.
Review Date: May 09, 2012
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
This page provides answers to some common questions about the effects of aging, diseases of the skin in older adults, and treatments for aging skin.
Review Date: January 12, 2012
American Academy of Dermatology
Like the rest of the body, the mouth changes with age - but understanding these changes makes it easier to maintain a healthy mouth and teeth.
Review Date: November 12, 2012
Healthy Roads Media
If you are an older adult trying to become more active, this page offers you a good starting point. It will help you figure out your current activity level and how to build slowly from there.
Review Date: January 25, 2012
National Institute on Aging Information Center
There’s a lot you can do to help keep your brain healthier as you age. Find out why it is important to stay physically and socially active, adopt a brain-healthy diet, and more.
Review Date: January 31, 2013
Alzheimer's Association
Loss of taste can cause a loss of appetite, especially in the elderly, which can lead to loss of weight, poor nutrition, weakened immunity, and even death. Learn about causes, prevention, symptoms, and treatment of problems with taste.
Review Date: November 30, 2012
National Library of Medicine - NLM
National Institutes of Health
If you want to stay in your own home for as long as possible, it is important to review this checklist for preventing falls.
Review Date: February 11, 2012
Administration on Aging
Read this booklet for practical tips to make sure you are taking all your medicines the right way. Hear how other older adults practice medicine safety. Share this booklet with your family and friends.
Review Date: August 30, 2010
National Institute on Aging Information Center
Find resources for independent living centers, nurisng facilities, and clubs geared to meet the needs of deaf seniors. Resources are listed alphabetically by state.
Review Date: February 01, 2013
National Association of the Deaf
Normal aging brings physical changes in both men and women that sometimes affect the ability to have and enjoy sex. Read about changes that can cause problems and what you can do to maintain an active sexual life.
Review Date: February 23, 2011
National Institute on Aging Information Center
Answers to questions about the sleep patterns of the elderly -- including sleep changes, restless legs syndrome, sleep apnea, and solutions to sleeping better.
Review Date: January 28, 2013
American Academy of Family Physicians
We all know people who seem to blossom after 50, or stay sharp well into old age. Find out what steps you can take now to improve your brain fitness, regardless of your age.
Review Date: January 31, 2013
Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives
Making wise decisions about what you eat as you get older is important. This guide to healthy eating, written especially for older adults, describes what you need to know about food groups, serving sizes, food labels, and more.
Review Date: February 03, 2012
National Institute on Aging - NIA
National Institutes of Health
When the temperature drops, older adults run a high risk of health problems related to the cold-including hypothermia (dangerously low body temperature), frostbite, falls in ice and snow, and injuries. This document offers tips on preventing hypothermia and other winter hazards.
Review Date: June 18, 2012
AGS Foundation for Health in Aging
