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Bone & Joint health
Arthritis (Osteoarthritis)
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FDA
2-pg fact sheet on diagnosis and tx of arthritis
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Bone Health and Osteoporosis: A Guide for Asian Women Aged 50 and Older
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NIH/NIAMS (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
3-pg handout on causes, treatment, and prevention
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Chinese
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Choosing Pain Medicine For Osteoarthritis
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AHRQ
12-pg booklet on benefits/risks of osteoarthritis pain relievers
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Knee Problems, Easy-to-Read Fast Facts
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NIAMS (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
5-pg handout on common knee conditions
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Osteoarthritis Information Sheet
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Arthritis Australia
2-pg fact sheet outlines OA management
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Chinese
English
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Osteoarthritis of the Knee: A Guide for Adults
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AHRQ
4-pg color booklet on osteoarthritis of the knee
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Osteoporosis
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FDA
2-pg overview of osteoporosis
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Chinese
English
Korean
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Osteoporosis Treatments That Help Prevent Broken Bones: A Guide for Women
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AHRQ
16-pg color booklet on osteoporosis tx for postmenopausal women
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Osteoporosis: The Bone Thief (AgePage)
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NIA (National Institute on Aging)
NIA's 7-pg guide to recognizing and preventing osteoporosis
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Constipation
Concerned About Constipation? (AgePage)
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NIA (National Institute on Aging)
4-pg handout on managing constipation in older persons
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Constipation
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NIDDK (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
12-pg fact sheet on constipation, sx/tx/dietary recommendations
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What I Need to Know About Constipation
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NIDDK (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
24-pg booklet on constipation, tx, dietary changes
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Dementia & Delirium
Alzheimer Disease (JAMA Patient Page)
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JAMA
1-pg handout on the symptoms, dx & treatment of Alzheimer disease
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Alzheimer Disease Fact Sheet
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NIA (National Institute on Aging)
8-pg fact sheet on diagnosis, treatment, and patient care
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Alzheimer Disease Medications Fact Sheet
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NIA (National Institute on Aging)
3-pg fact sheet on medications with comparison table
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Caring for a Person With Alzheimer's Disease
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NIA (National Institute on Aging)
108-pg booklet with comprehensive guidance for caregivers
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Delirium (JAMA Patient Page)
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JAMA
1-pg handout on the causes and treatment of delirium
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Dementia (JAMA Patient Page)
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JAMA
1-pg handout on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of dementia
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Forgetfulness: Knowing When To Ask For Help (AgePage)
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NIA (National Institute on Aging)
12-pg guidebook on understanding memory issues in older persons
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Frontotemporal Disorders: Information for Patients, Families, and Caregivers
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NIA (National Institute on Aging)
36-pg guide to frontotemporal disorders
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Understanding Alzheimer Disease: What You Need to Know
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NIA (National Institute on Aging)
24-pg booklet on how Alzheimer dz differs from normal aging
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Driving in Older Persons
Medications and Driving Don’t Mix
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FDA
2-pg fact sheet on drugs that interfere with driving
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Older Drivers (AgePage)
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NIA (National Institute on Aging)
NIA's 8-pg booklet on safe driving for older adults
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End-of-life care
Advance Care Planning
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NIA (National Institute on Aging)
8-pg booklet on advance planning for healthcare decisions
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Getting Your Affairs in Order (AgePage)
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NIA (National Institute on Aging)
5-pg guidebook on advance directives and other planning steps
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Nursing Homes: Making the Right Choice (AgePage)
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NIA (National Institute on Aging)
6-pg guide to finding the right nursing care for family members
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Falls & Injury Prevention
Falls and Older Adults (JAMA Patient Page)
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JAMA
1-pg handout on causes and prevention of falls in older adults
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Preventing Falls and Fractures in Older Adults (AgePage)
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NIA (National Institute on Aging)
8-pg guide on fall prevention and home safety for older persons
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Preventing Traumatic Brain Injury in Older Adults (Fact Sheet)
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CDC
2-pg handout on symptoms & prevention of traumatic brain injury
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Preventing Traumatic Brain Injury in Older Adults (Trifold Brochure)
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CDC
2-pg brochure on symptoms & prevention of traumatic brain injury
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Stay Safe in Cold Weather (Hypothermia in Older Adults)
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NIA (National Institute on Aging)
20-pg booklet on preventing hypothermia in older adults
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What You Can Do To Prevent Falls
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CDC
2-pg brochure on steps older persons can take to prevent falls
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Chinese
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Fitness, Older Persons
Everyday Exercises DVD (National Institute on Aging)
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NIA (National Institute on Aging)
Exercise DVD for older adults at various fitness levels
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Exercise & Physical Activity: Your Everyday Guide from the National Institute on Aging
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NIA (National Institute on Aging)
120-pg guidebook on physical activity for older persons
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Exercise and Physical Activity: Getting Fit for Life (AgePage)
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NIA (National Institute on Aging)
4-pg guide to fitness and physical activities for older persons
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Fitness for Older Adults (JAMA Patient Page)
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JAMA
1-pg handout has tips for older adults on keeping fit
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Workout to Go: A Sample Exercise Routine (NIA)
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NIA (National Institute on Aging)
24-pg motivational workout-to-go for older adults
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Young at Heart: Tips for Older Adults (Healthy Eating & Physical Activity)
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NIH/WIN (Weight-control Information Network)
28-pg healthy eating and activity guide for older adults
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Hearing, Vision, Taste & Smell
Hearing Aids Online Guide
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FDA
2-pg handout on new FDA website about hearing aids
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Hearing Loss
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CDC
2-pg fact sheet on the causes, prevention & signs of hearing loss
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Hearing Loss (AgePage)
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NIA (National Institute on Aging)
6-pg color pamphlet on identifying and treating hearing loss
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Smell and Taste: Spice of Life (AgePage)
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NIA (National Institute on Aging)
4-pg fact sheet on sensory changes in older adults
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Vision Loss
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CDC
2-pg fact sheet on the causes and signs of vision loss
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Heart Health in Older Persons
Acute Stress & Heart Health (JAMA Patient Page)
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JAMA
1-pg handout on prevention, management & heart effects of stress
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Chronic Stress & Heart Health (JAMA Patient Page)
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JAMA
1-pg handout on prevention, management & heart effects of stress
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Coronary Heart Disease (At-A-Glance)
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NHLBI (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
2-pg fact sheet on coronary heart disease
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Exercise and Physical Activity: Getting Fit for Life (AgePage)
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NIA (National Institute on Aging)
4-pg guide to fitness and physical activities for older persons
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Fitness for Older Adults (JAMA Patient Page)
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JAMA
1-pg handout has tips for older adults on keeping fit
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English
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High Blood Pressure (AgePage)
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NIA (National Institute on Aging)
10-pg pamphlet on what high blood pressure is & how to treat it
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Know the Facts About Heart Disease
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CDC
2-pg handout on heart disease facts
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Taking Aspirin to Protect Your Heart (ADA Toolkit)
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ADA
1-pg sheet on how aspirin can lower heart attack & stroke risk
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What Are the Warning Signs of Heart Attack?
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AHA
2-pg fact sheet on heart attack risk
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Young at Heart: Tips for Older Adults (Healthy Eating & Physical Activity)
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NIH/WIN (Weight-control Information Network)
28-pg healthy eating and activity guide for older adults
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English
Spanish
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Incontinence in Older Persons
Loss of Bladder Control
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FDA
2-pg fact sheet on bladder control problems/tx
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English
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Urinary Incontinence (AgePage)
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NIA (National Institute on Aging)
10-pg pamphlet on what urinary incontinence is & how to treat it
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English
Spanish
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Menopause
Hormones and Menopause
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NIA (National Institute on Aging)
8-pg color booklet on menopause, focusing on hormone therapy
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Menopause & Hormones Fact Sheet
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FDA
2-pg handout on using hormone therapy for menopause
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Menopause (AgePage)
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NIA (National Institute on Aging)
8-pg brochure on menopause & staying healthy
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Menopause and Hormones Purse Guide
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FDA
2-pg pocket guide with questions to ask clinicians
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Menopause: Medicines to Help You
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FDA
12-pg color booklet on menopausal hormone tx
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Menopause: Time for a Change
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NIA (National Institute on Aging)
40-pg comprehensive guide to menopause
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English
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Mental health in older persons
A Good Night's Sleep (AgePage)
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NIA (National Institute on Aging)
10-pg booklet on common sleep disorders in older people
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English
Spanish
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Alcohol Use and Abuse (AgePage)
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NIAAA (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
5-pg handout on alcohol misuse in older persons
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English
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Alcohol Use In Older People (AgePage)
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National Institute on Aging
5-pg handout on safe and problematic drinking in older people
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English
Spanish
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Depression
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NIMH (National Institute of Mental Health)
27-pg booklet on depression sx, causes, and tx, with pedi info
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Depression (AgePage)
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NIA (National Institute on Aging)
12-pg guide to recognizing/treating depression in older pts
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Depression (FDA)
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FDA
1-pg handout on causes and signs of depression
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Depression and Chronic Pain
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NIMH (National Institute of Mental Health)
8-pg brochure on link between depression and chronic pain
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Mourning the Death of a Spouse (AgePage)
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NIA (National Institute on Aging)
7-pg guide to coping w/ death of a spouse
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English
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Sleep Problems
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FDA
2-pg handout on sleep problems includes tips for better sleep
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English
Spanish
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Sexuality in Older Persons
Sexuality in Later Life (AgePage)
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NIA (National Institute on Aging)
NIA's 12-pg guide to sexuality for older adults
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English
Spanish
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