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This web page from the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization provides an overview of caregiving. There are various sections within the web page that help readers grasp a better understanding of caregiving. The different sections include: Information about the Coronavirus (COVID-19); Caring for Children; Caring for the Caregiver; Helpful Services; Preparing for Giving Care; Providing Care. A Covid-19 shared decision-making tool developed by the NHPCO is included which is available in English and Spanish versions

This web page from the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization provides an overview of hospice care. There are various sections within the web page that help readers grasp a better understanding of what hospice care is and how it can help those who need it. The different sections include: Choosing a Hospice; Frequently Asked Questions About Hospice; How and When Does Hospice Start; The Hospice Team; and Volunteering for Hospice. Frequently asked questions are included, as well as a worksheet on how to choose a hospice, a web link to find a hospice provider.

This tip sheet from the AGS's Health in Aging Foundation discusses common complications older adults with diabetes may encounter. For each complication discussed, it describes what one should do if they experience it.

Source: Health in Aging Foundation, 2020.
https://www.healthinaging.org/tools-and-tips/tip-sheet-managing-complications-diabetes-later-life

This tip sheet from the AGS's Health in Aging Foundation answers questions that older adults may have regarding medications on the AGS Beers Criteria for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use. It also discusses key points to remember when understanding the AGS Beers Criteria.

Source: Health in Aging Foundation, 2023.