Finding Quality Nursing Home Care
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
Essential Vaccination Information for Older Adults
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
Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults
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
Avoiding Overmedication and Harmful Drug Reactions
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
Seniors and Driving: A Guide
This web page from the Caregiver Resource Center provides a guide for older adults and their family caregivers regarding the causes of driving difficulties with age as well as warning signs of an unsafe older driver. It also discusses how to have "the talk" about giving up the keys with elderly drivers. Finally, it provides ways to help an older adult transition from driving along with transportation options for those who no longer drive.
Source: Caring.com, 2023.
https://www.caring.com/caregivers/
Senior Fall Prevention
This web page from the Caregiver Resource Center discusses the causes and consequences of falls in older adults. It also discusses lifestyle changes that can help prevent falls in older adults. Finally, it provides three crucial steps to take after experiencing a fall.
Source: Caring.com.
https://www.caring.com/caregivers/
Assisted Living Options for People with Vision Impairment
This web page from the Caregiver Resource Center describes the benefits of assisted living for people with vision impairment and what to consider before choosing an assisted living facility for an older adult with this type of impairment. It also discusses the assisted living facility accessibility regulations as well as financial support options for assisted living.
Source: Caring.com, 2022.
https://caring.com/senior-living/assisted-living/
Assisted Living Options for People Struggling With Addiction
This web page from the Caregiver Resource Center addresses the cost of assisted living and the benefits of assisted living for older adults with addictions. It also discusses what to look for when choosing an assisted living facility for these older adults and financial support options assisted living.
Source: Caring.com, 2021.
https://caring.com/senior-living/assisted-living/
Assisted Living Options for Wheelchair Users
This web page from the Caregiver Resource Center describes what assisted living is and the benefits of assisted living for wheelchair users. It discusses mobility restrictions and accessibility regulations in assisted living facilities. Finally, it describes financial support options and how to locate assisted living facilities for wheelchair users.
Source: Caring.com, 2023.
https://www.caring.com/caregivers/
Assisted Living for Seniors with Clinical Depression
This web page from the Caregiver Resource Center reviews the signs and symptoms of clinical depression along with causes and risk factors for depression in older adults. It discusses the benefits of assisted living facilities for older adults with depression, what to look for in these facilities, and who should use assisted living. Finally, it describes financial support options and provides resources for older adults who are struggling with depression.
Source: Caring.com.