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This tip sheet from AGS's Health in Aging Foundation discusses the importance of good communication between an older adult patient and healthcare provider. It provides various tips for before, during, and after one's appointment to consider as they communicate with their provider. The tips include possible questions or conversations to have that will improve the communication between a healthcare provider and patient to maintain good health.

This tip sheet from AGS's Health in Aging Foundation provides 11 tips to be the best caregiver possible for your loved ones. Each tip includes a description or example of how to carry out the action. Available in a PDF for download.

Source: AGS Health in Aging Foundation, 2019.
https://www.healthinaging.org/tools-and-tips

This tip sheet from AGS's Health in Aging Foundation discusses various tips for older adults in case of hot weather (greater than 80 degrees F). It also discusses how to spot and treat health problems caused by heat.

Source: AGS Health in Aging Foundation, 2019.
https://www.healthinaging.org/tools-and-tips

This tip sheet from AGS's Health in Aging Foundation reviews various home safety tips for older adults. Each tip includes a description of how to maintain a safe environment for older adults while living at home.

Source: AGS Health in Aging Foundation, 2019.
https://www.healthinaging.org/tools-and-tips

This tip sheet from AGS's Health in Aging Foundation discusses what one should know about advance directives including tips for preparing an advance directive. Each tip includes an explanation of the information provided.

Source: AGS Health in Aging Foundation, 2019.
https://www.healthinaging.org/tools-and-tips

This tip sheet from AGS's Health in Aging Foundation discusses various flu prevention and treatment tips for older adults. It reviews the common flu symptoms as well as what steps to follow if one gets the flu.

Source: AGS Health in Aging Foundation, 2019.
https://www.healthinaging.org/tools-and-tips

This tip sheet from AGS's Health in Aging Foundation helps older adults and family members find quality nursing home care as well as what to look for in a nursing home. It discusses the importance of getting to know the staff and knowing how to evaluate the routines and activities that occur throughout the day at the facility.

Source: AGS Health in Aging Foundation, 2019.
https://www.healthinaging.org/tools-and-tips

This tip sheet from AGS's Health in Aging Foundation reviews essential vaccinations for older adults such as the flu, pneumococcal, tetanus, and shingle shots. For each vaccination, a description of what it does, who needs it, and when to get it is included.

Source: AGS Health in Aging Foundation, 2019.
https://www.healthinaging.org/tools-and-tips

This tip sheet from AGS's Health in Aging Foundation reviews emergency preparedness in older adults. It provides steps for older adults to prepare for and respond to in an emergency, including the creation of a disaster supplies kit.

Source: AGS Health in Aging Foundation, 2019.
https://www.healthinaging.org/tools-and-tips/tip-sheet-emergency-preparedness-older-adults

This tip sheet provided by the American Geriatrics Society's Health in Aging Foundation outlines steps to take to prevent overmedication and related problems in older adults. It provides a useful handout for patient and family education.

Source: Health in Aging Foundation, 2019.
https://www.healthinaging.org/tools-and-tips/tip-sheet-avoiding-overmedication-and-harmful-drug-reactions