About Palliative Care
This web page from the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization provides an overview of palliative care, and compares and contrasts it to hospice care. Frequently asked questions regarding palliative care is also included.
Source: National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization.
https://www.nhpco.org/
About Hospice Care
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.
Top 10 Healthy New Year's Resolutions for Older Adults
This tip sheet from the AGS's Health in Aging Foundation discusses the top ten recommended healthy New Year's resolutions for the older adult population. Each resolution includes recommendations for how to carry it out.
Source: Health in Aging Foundation, 2020.
https://www.healthinaging.org/tools-and-tips/tip-sheet-top-10-healthy-new-years-resolutions-older-adults
Tips for Managing Complications of Diabetes in Later Life
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
Winter Safety Tips for Older Adults
This tip sheet from the AGS's Health in Aging Foundation discusses various health problems and injuries that older adults may encounter during the winter months. It also discusses precautions to take to avoid the health problem or possible injury.
Source: Health in Aging Foundation, 2019.
https://www.healthinaging.org/tools-and-tips/tip-sheet-winter-safety-older-adults
Learn More: Alternatives For Medications Listed in The AGS Beers Criteria® For Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults
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.
What Older Adults Need to Know about Retail Clinics
This tip sheet from the AGS's Health in Aging Foundation answers questions older adults may have regarding retail clinics such as what can retail clinics do and how good is the care at these retail clinics. It also discusses "do's" and "do not's" for when to use a retail clinic.
Source: Health in Aging Foundation, 2019.
https://www.healthinaging.org/tools-and-tips/tip-sheet-what-older-adults-need-know-about-retail-clinics
Walking Tips for Older Adults
This tip sheet from the AGS's Health in Aging Foundation provides tips for older adults to help them get walking. It also discusses three tips for safe walking in older adults.
Source: Health in Aging Foundation, 2023.
https://www.healthinaging.org/tools-and-tips/tip-sheet-walking-older-adults
Top Tips for Discussing When it's Time to Stop Driving
This tip sheet from the AGS's Health in Aging Foundation discusses specific situations that may indicate possible driving problems in older adults as they age. If an older adult experiences any of the driving problems discussed, then they are to follow and consider the steps as provided by the tip sheet.
Source: Health in Aging Foundation, 2019.
https://www.healthinaging.org/tools-and-tips/tip-sheet-discussing-when-its-time-stop-driving
Tips for the Long-Distance Caregiver
This tip sheet from the AGS's Health in Aging Foundation provides a checklist for long-distance caregivers to review to help them through the process.
Source: Health in Aging Foundation, 2019.
https://www.healthinaging.org/tools-and-tips/tip-sheet-long-distance-caregiving