The AGS Foundation for Health in Aging
The Empire State Building
350 5th Avenue, Suite 801
New York, NY 10118
Phone: (212) 308-1414
Fax: (212) 832-8646
www.healthinaging.org
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PAMPHLETS:
BLADDER CONTROL PROBLEMS: TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR BLADDER CONTROL PROBLEMS (2001)
More than 13 million people, including 1 in 3 over the age of 65, have bladder control problems. With new and effective treatments, everyone can be helped and many people can be cured regardless of age. Experts from the AGS have developed this pamphlet to help older adults and their caregivers manage bladder control problems with their health care providers.
DEPRESSION: RECOGNIZING AND TREATING DEPRESSION: A GUIDE TO HELPING NURSING HOME RESIDENTS WITH DEPRESSION
Depression is common among older people in nursing homes. As many as half of all older people living in nursing homes have depression. Many of them severe enough to effect the older person's functioning and quality of life. Many older people who have a chronic, physical illness also have depression. This pamphlet helps caregivers to recognize the signs and symptoms of depression as well as treatment options.
DIABETES:
The following practical and easy-to-use tools are intended to help older adults and their caregivers better understand issues and problems related to diabetes in consultation with their physicians and other health care providers.
DIABETIC NEUROPATHY (2003)
An educational pamphlet that helps patients and caregivers to understand neuropathic pain and the options they have for managing it
LIFESTYLE CHANGES FOR LIVING WITH DIABETES (2003)
A brochure that addresses glycemic control, blood sugar monitoring, nutrition, diet, exercise, and lifestyle modifications
MANAGING THE COMPLICATIONS OF DIABETES IN OLDER PERSONS (2003)
A series of resources addressing management of Hypertension, Overactive Bladder, Falls, Depression and Cognitive Impairment
MEDICATIONS FOR DIABETES - AN OLDER ADULT'S GUIDE TO SAFE USE OF DIABETES MEDICATIONS (2003)
A resource on safe use of insulin and other drugs used to treat Diabetes and related complications
LIVING WITH DIABETES: A PATIENT EDUCATION FORUM (2003)
A physician-authored Q&A that answers common questions from older patients with Diabetes
FALLS PREVENTION: A PATIENT'S GUIDE TO PREVENTING FALLS (2001)
Falling is a very common and serious problem for older persons. Many times, falling can be prevented by relatively simple interventions, such as adjusting the dose of your medication(s) or even getting new eyeglasses. Your doctor can determine your risk of falling and help you avoid falling in the future. This pamphlet describes how patients can work with their healthcare providers to reduce the risk of falling.
OSTEOARTHRITIS: RX: EXERCISE FOR OSTEOARTHRITIS (2001)
Studies have shown that exercise can decrease pain and improve function for older patients with osteoarthritis. Another benefit is that increasing physical activity improves posture and walking stability, which may help reduce the risk of falling. This pamphlet describes how to start an exercise program and answers common questions about arthritis and exercise.
PERSISTENT PAIN MANAGEMENT
The following practical and easy-to-use tools are intended to help older adults and their caregivers better manage persistent pain in consultation with their physicians and other health care providers.
ASSESSING PAIN IN LOVED ONES WITH DEMENTIA (2002)
This brochure for family members and other caregivers provides advice from the experts on assessing pain in older adults with dementia.
MEDICATIONS FOR PERSISTENT PAIN - AN OLDER ADULT'S GUIDE TO SAFE USE OF PAIN MEDICATIONS(2002)
This booklet includes descriptions of the different types of pain medication and what types of pain they treat, interactions with other medications, and common myths about pain medications.
MY DRUG & SUPPLEMENT DIARY (2002)
A tool to help record and keep track of all prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications and natural remedies being used.
MY PAIN DIARY (2002)
A tool to help describe and keep track of how and when pain is experienced.
THE MANAGEMENT OF PERSISTENT PAIN IN OLDER PERSONS -
A PATIENT EDUCATION FORUM (2002)
Frequently asked questions with answers on the assessment and management of persistent pain.
WHAT IS GERIATRICS? AN INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH CARE FOR OLDER ADULTS (2001)
When the baby boom generation enters its senior years, between 2010 and 2030, it is projected that one in five Americans will be over 65. With this "graying of America" comes not only the demand for physicians and other health care professionals with expertise in geriatrics, but also a huge growth in the number of caregivers: family and friends who can help older loved ones live longer and healthier lives. This pamphlet answers general questions about geriatricians and how they work with family caregivers to care for the older adult.
PATIENT HANDOUTS
(Created Especially For The Practicing Physician Education (Ppe) Project
- Depression:
- Falls
- Memory Loss
PRODUCTS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
ELDERCARE AT HOME
Families are increasingly involved in providing care for older relatives who want to remain at home. If they are to do their work well and give the care and support which the older person needs, families can benefit from guidance from professionals who have experience and expertise in managing the problems they are facing. Eldercare at Home gives this guidance. It is written by professionals who have extensive experience in geriatric care. It teaches an orderly problem-solving approach to managing care at home and for working cooperatively with health professionals. The twenty-eight chapters in the Eldercare at Home book cover the most common problems that family caregivers face.
Eldercare at Home is available in complete form in three formats:
1. A text-only online edition (free of charge)
2. An illustrated bound workbook (19.95 + shipping)
3. A CD-rom presentation kit with slides and handouts ($149.00 + shipping)
PRODUCTS AVAILABLE ONLINE ONLY
AGING IN THE KNOW: YOUR GATEWAY TO HEALTH AND AGING RESOURCES ON THE WEB
Created by the American Geriatrics Society Foundation for Health in Aging (FHA) and overseen by a team of experts in caring for older adults, Aging in the Know offers up-to-date information for consumers on health and aging. Content is based on resources that the American Geriatrics Society has developed for its professional members.
Features include:
- What to Ask Series - for effective communication with your healthcare providers
- Elder Health at Your Fingertips - for an alphabetical list of diseases and disorders that are common in older adults
- Health Care Decisions - for information on common health care decisions faced by older adults
- How We Age - general information about the aging process
- Online Directory - Agencies and Organizations Addressing the Special Health Care Needs of Older Adults
- New Research - research summaries intended to help the public better understand the often complicated language of modern medicine and to help keep older adults and their caregivers updated on cutting-edge research in geriatrics.
E-NEWSLETTER
A publication distributed through the FHA listserv with updates and highlight stories on topics of interest to older persons and their caregivers.
PATIENT EDUCATION FORUMS
physician-authored Q&As that answer common questions from older patients about the following topics (list updated frequently):
OTHER SERVICES
PHYSICIAN REFERRAL SERVICE
If you would like a list of physicians in your area who are sensitive to the special health care needs of older adults, please submit your request online by completing the form below. Due to the high volume of requests, it will take at least two to three weeks for this information to reach you by mail. At this time, it is not possible for us to fax or email this information to you.
All physicians participating in our referral service are members of the American Geriatrics Society and are board-certified in either Family Practice (FP) or Internal Medicine (IM). Many have also acquired additional training necessary to obtain the Certificate of Added Qualifications in Geriatric Medicine (CAQGM). Please be aware that a referral from us does not represent an endorsement by the AGS Foundation for Health in Aging or American Geriatrics Society of the services of the physician.
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