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Aging and Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Go4Life® Exercise and

Physical Activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

AgePage Fact Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Alzheimer’s Disease and

Other Cognitive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

For Caregivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

For Professionals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

En Español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Publications List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Materials organized by type

Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

How to reach NIA and related resources

Permission to Use Free Materials

The publications listed in this catalog may be reproduced

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for information about Alzheimer’s disease

and other cognitive problems

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para información en español

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INFORMATION

ORDERING

Bulk orders are filled as supplies are available.
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AGING AND HEALTH

NIA Publications Catalog

A complete list of NIA’s FREE publications.

Biology of Aging:

Research Today for a

Healthier Tomorrow

This 40-page booklet introduces

some key areas of research on

the basic biology of aging. It

highlights NIA study findings

and includes ideas about future

research directions.

Can We Prevent Aging?

Is anti-aging truth or fiction? This tip sheet gives

an overview of what we know about antioxidants,

calorie restriction, and hormone supplements.

Clinical Trials and Older People

What is a clinical trial? How

do you know if a clinical trial

is right for you? This tip sheet

answers these questions,

discusses patient safety, and

defines many related terms.

A L L F R E E !
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Healthy Aging:

Lessons from the Baltimore

Longitudinal Study of Aging

ONLINE ONLY

Based on findings from the

first 50 years of the Baltimore

Longitudinal Study of Aging and

other NIA research, this 28-page booklet

addresses how aging research has changed over

time and shares some of what has been learned

about aging well.

www.nia.nih.gov/health/publication/healthy-aginglessons-baltimore-longitudinal-study-aging

Hormones and Menopause

Get up-to-date information about the risks

and benefits of menopausal hormone therapy from

this tip sheet.

Menopause:

Time for a Change

What can a woman expect before,

during, and after her last period?

This 37-page booklet discusses

menopause, hot flashes, and

other menopausal symptoms. It

also includes what women can do

to stay healthy after menopause.

Older Adults and Alcohol:

You Can Get Help

EASY-TO-READ

Using checklists, questions and

answers, and personal stories, this

18-page booklet offers help for

older adults thinking about their

drinking. Includes a special section

for family, friends, and caregivers.
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Participating in Activities You Enjoy:

More Than Just Fun and Games

This tip sheet outlines the possible

health benefits for older adults of

taking part in social and volunteer

activities. A list of organizations

that can help you find volunteer

opportunities is included.

Safe Use of Medicines:

Take Your Medicines the

Right Way—Each Day!

EASY-TO-READ

This 13-page booklet has personal stories,

answers to common questions, and practical tips

to help older people take their medicines safely.

Saving for Retirement:

What Do You Know?

This 24-page booklet uses short stories to

illustrate common retirement-saving challenges

faced by adults 40 and older. A quiz tests readers’

knowledge and provides detailed answers.

Stay Safe in Cold Weather!

Learn Why You Need to

Stay Warm When It’s Cold

EASY-TO-READ

Find out about hypothermia, a

dangerous drop in body

temperature, and how it affects

older people. This 15-page

booklet offers many tips for

staying safe in cold weather.
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Talking With Your Doctor:

A Guide for Older People

This 44-page booklet is full of ideas

and tips for good communication

with your doctor. The illustrations

and conversational tone help to

explain how to prepare for a

medical appointment, discuss

sensitive topics, and coordinate

help from family and friends.

Understanding Risk:

What Do Those Headlines Really Mean?

You hear news reports about research findings

all the time. How can you make sense of what

they mean? This tip sheet can help.

What’s On Your Plate?

Smart Food Choices for Healthy Aging

Making wise decisions about

what you eat as you get older

is important. This 80-page

guide to healthy eating, written

especially for older adults,

describes what you need to

know about food groups, serving

sizes, food labels, and more.

What’s Your Aging IQ?

This booklet invites readers to test their knowledge

about aging. A series of engaging mini-stories

is accompanied by quiz questions. You may be

surprised by the answers!
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Go4Life is an exercise and

physical activity campaign

from the National Institute

on Aging at NIH. Resources

include more than 40 tip

sheets, in English and

Spanish, suggesting ways

to make physical activity

part of your daily life. Visit

www.nia.nih.gov/Go4Life

to print out the tip sheets that appeal to you.

Print copies for friends and family, too!

Exercise & Physical Activity:

Your Everyday Guide from the

National Institute on Aging

Get moving! This 120-page

guide describes the benefits

of exercise and physical

activity for older people.

Learn how to set exercise

goals and stick to them.

Includes sample exercises

for endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility,

and a list of resources. Also available in Spanish;

see page 22 for details.

Go4Life is a registered trademark of the

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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Everyday Exercises from the National

Institute on Aging at NIH

Improve endurance, strength,

balance, and flexibility with this

DVD featuring exercises you

can do at home, at work, or at

the gym. This DVD can help you

create your own exercise program.

Go4Life Posters and Bookmarks

Just what your fitness center,

senior center, or doctor’s office

ordered! These 18”x 26” posters,

in four designs and one in Spanish,

remind older adults about the

benefits of exercise.

Colorful bookmarks, available in

bulk quantities, provide information

about NIA’s Go4Life resources.

It’s Never Too Late to Start Exercising/

Nunca es tarde para comenzar a hacer

ejercicio

Join Lucy and Pepe as they learn about the

benefits of exercise and physical activity from

their friends in this fotonovela from NIA. You

can read the story in Spanish or English.

Workout to Go:

A Sample Exercise Routine from the

National Institute on Aging at NIH

Slip this short exercise sampler into your bag so

you can keep moving wherever you go.
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AGEPAGE

NIA’s AgePages provide information about topics

of interest to older adults and caregivers. Each

fact sheet contains an overview of the subject and

resources for more information. AgePages that

are also available in Spanish have an asterisk (*).

Diseases/Conditions

• Arthritis Advice*

• Cancer Facts for People Over 50*

• Concerned about Constipation?*

• Depression*

• Diabetes in Older People—

A Disease You Can Manage*

• Forgetfulness: Knowing When

to Ask for Help*

• Hearing Loss*

• Heart Health*

• High Blood Pressure*

• HIV, AIDS, and Older People*

• Kidney Disease: A Silent Problem

• Menopause*

• Osteoporosis: The Bone Thief*

• Pain: You Can Get Help*

• Prostate Problems*

• Shingles*

• Stroke*

• Understanding Lung Problems—

Make Each Breath Healthy

• Urinary Incontinence*

Planning for Later Years

• Getting Your Affairs in Order

• Nursing Homes: Making the Right Choice*

FACT SHEETS
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Safety

• Beware of Health Scams*

• Crime and Older People*

• Elder Abuse

• Falls and Fractures*

• Medicines: Use Them Safely*

• Older Drivers*

Health Promotion/Disease Prevention

• A Good Night’s Sleep*

• Aging and Your Eyes*

• Alcohol Use in Older People*

• Dietary Supplements

• Exercise and Physical Activity:

Getting Fit for Life*

• Flu—Get the Shot*

• Foot Care*

• Healthy Eating After 50*

• Hyperthermia: Too Hot for Your Health*

• Hypothermia: A Cold Weather Hazard*

• Mourning the Death of a Spouse

• Sexuality in Later Life*

• Shots for Safety*

• Skin Care and Aging*

• Smell and Taste: Spice of Life

• Smoking: It’s Never Too Late to Stop*

• Taking Care of Your Teeth and Mouth*

Medical Care

• Choosing a Doctor*

• Considering Surgery?*

• Hospital Hints

• Online Health Information: Can You Trust It?
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Alzheimer’s Disease

Fact Sheet

This fact sheet provides basic

information about Alzheimer’s

disease and its causes,

diagnosis, and treatment.

Alzheimer’s Disease

Genetics Fact Sheet

The basics of Alzheimer’s disease genetics and

genetics research are discussed in this fact sheet.

Alzheimer’s Disease Medications

Fact Sheet

This fact sheet describes FDA-approved treatments

for Alzheimer’s disease. Included is a convenient

chart showing recommended dosages and

common side effects.

Alzheimer’s Disease:

Unraveling the Mystery

An essential primer on

Alzheimer’s disease, this

80-page publication describes

how the brain works and how

it changes with age in healthy

people and people with

Alzheimer’s. Research on

causes, diagnosis, prevention, potential treatments,

and caregiver support is summarized. Look for

full-color illustrations, a glossary, and a list of

resources.

AND OTHER COGNITIVE PROBLEMS

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
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Can Alzheimer’s Disease

Be Prevented?

Can exercise, antioxidants, or “brain games”

prevent Alzheimer’s disease? Learn about the

latest research findings in this booklet.

Frontotemporal Disorders:

Information for Patients, Families, and Caregivers

This 30-page guide offers

consumer-friendly information

about these rare conditions

and their causes, symptoms,

diagnosis, and treatment, with

helpful advice for caregivers.

Home Safety for People With

Alzheimer’s Disease

This 40-page booklet for caregivers gives roomby-room suggestions for creating a safer space

for people with Alzheimer’s disease.

Hospitalization Happens:

A Guide to Hospital Visits for

Individuals With Memory Loss

A trip to the hospital can be

stressful for people with memory

loss and their caregivers. This

18-page booklet helps prepare for

emergency and planned hospital

stays. Includes tips on packing

an emergency bag, working with

hospital staff, and more.
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Legal and Financial

Planning for People

With Alzheimer’s

Disease Fact Sheet

This fact sheet can help

newly diagnosed people with

Alzheimer’s disease, and their

families, prepare the right

legal and financial documents

to aid decisions about important matters.

Participating in

Alzheimer’s Disease

Clinical Trials and

Studies Fact Sheet

Learn about Alzheimer’s

disease clinical research and

how to get involved. This fact

sheet explains how scientists

conduct clinical trials and

studies, and discusses the

benefits of participation.

Progress Report on

Alzheimer’s Disease

ONLINE ONLY

NIA is the lead Federal agency sponsoring

research on many aspects of Alzheimer’s

disease. The online annual report presents

current research findings and summarizes

recently completed and ongoing clinical trials

and studies.

www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers/publication/

progress-report-alzheimers-disease
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Understanding

Alzheimer’s Disease:

What You Need to Know

EASY-TO-READ

This 19-page booklet describes

what happens when someone

has Alzheimer’s disease and

how it differs from normal

aging. Read about when to see

the doctor, possible treatments,

and how patients and caregivers can get help.

Understanding Memory Loss:

What to Do When You Have

Trouble Remembering

EASY-TO-READ

Learn the difference between mild

forgetfulness and more serious

memory problems in this 24-page

booklet. Also discussed are various

causes of memory problems and

how to get help for serious

memory loss.

Call 1-800-438-4380 to reach NIA’s Alzheimer’s

Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center.

Speak with an information specialist, who can:

• Answer your questions about Alzheimer’s

disease and related research

• Help you find Alzheimer’s disease clinical trials

and studies in your area

• Provide referrals to local supportive services

• Conduct library searches to help you find

further reading materials
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Advance Care Planning

This tip sheet explains what to consider as you

prepare and write a living will, a durable power

of attorney for health care, and other important

records.

Caring for a Person With

Alzheimer’s Disease:

Your Easy-to-Use Guide from the

National Institute on Aging

EASY-TO-READ

This comprehensive, 136-page

handbook offers easy-tounderstand information and

advice for at-home caregivers

of people with Alzheimer’s

disease. It addresses all

aspects of care, from bathing

and eating to visiting the doctor

and getting respite care.

FOR CAREGIVERS

A L L F R E E !
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End of Life:

Helping With Comfort and Care

This 68-page guide discusses

key issues at the end of life.

Topics include finding hospice

care, what happens at the time

of death, managing grief, and

preparing advance directives

along with resources for more

information.

So Far Away:

Twenty Questions and Answers About

Long-Distance Caregiving

Using a question-and-answer

format, this beautifully illustrated,

44-page booklet offers information

about caregiving from afar. It

explores topics such as complex

family relationships, legal issues,

housing options, and advance

directives.

There’s No Place Like Home—

For Growing Old

This tip sheet provides

information and resources

that can help older adults

remain safe, healthy, and

independent in their own

homes.
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Bookmark

Available in bulk quantities,

this bookmark was designed

to raise awareness of NIA’s

free materials.

Finding Your Way—Resources for

Early Career Researchers

This tip sheet provides basic information about

funding and training opportunities from NIA

and other Federal agencies for investigators

interested in aging.

Health and Aging Organizations

Online Directory

ONLINE ONLY

This searchable database lists more than 300

national organizations with information for older

people. Use the drop-down menu to search

subject areas or click “View All Organizations”

to see the entire list.

www.nia.nih.gov/health/resources

Links: Minority Research and Training

ONLINE ONLY

Produced by the NIA Work Group on Minority

Aging and Health Disparities, this online

newsletter features profiles of researchers

and key research findings.

www.nia.nih.gov/about/Links

FOR PROFESSIONALS
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Making Your Printed Health

Materials Senior Friendly

ONLINE ONLY

This tip sheet provides suggestions

for writing and designing printed

materials for older adults.

www.nia.nih.gov/health/

publication/making-your-printedhealth-materials-senior-friendly

Making Your Website Senior Friendly

ONLINE ONLY

Web designers can use the suggestions in this

online tip sheet to tailor websites for older adults.

An extensive list of research references is included.

www.nia.nih.gov/health/publication/makingyour-website-senior-friendly

NIHSeniorHealth.gov Bookmark

Available in bulk quantities, this bookmark

highlights the award-winning, seniorfriendly website.

www.nihseniorhealth.gov

Talking With Your Older Patient:

A Clinician’s Handbook

This essential guide for health professionals

offers strategies for communicating effectively

with older patients. Among the topics addressed

in this 61-page publication are how to talk about

sensitive issues, give bad news, and be aware of

cultural differences.
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El Instituto Nacional Sobre el Envejecimiento

(NIA, por sus siglas en inglés) tiene muchas

publicaciones en español.

Por favor seleccione todas las publicaciones que

desea ordenar. Nosotros ofrecemos envío gratis

solamente a direcciones en los Estados Unidos.

No podemos enviar publicaciones fuera de los

Estados Unidos.

Vivir Mejor la Tercera Edad

Estos folletos proveen información útil y breve

sobre varios temas que afectan a los adultos

mayores. Cada uno contiene información de

salud basada en investigaciones y también

ofrece recursos para obtener más información.

Enfermedades/Condiciones

• Ataque cerebral (stroke)

• Consejos sobre la artritis (arthritis)

• La culebrilla (shingles)

• La depresión: no permita que la

depresión persista (depression)

• La diabetes en las personas mayores

(diabetes)

• El dolor: usted puede obtener ayuda

(pain)

• Incontinencia urinaria (urinary incontinence)

• Información sobre el cáncer (cancer)

• La mala memoria: reconozca cuándo debe

pedir ayuda (forgetfulness)

• La menopausia (menopause)

EN ESPAÑOL
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• Osteoporosis: la usurpadora

de los huesos (osteoporosis)

• Pérdida de la audición (hearing

loss)

• ¿Preocupados por el estreñimiento?

(constipation)

• Presión arterial alta (high blood

pressure)

• Problemas de la próstata (prostate

problems)

• La salud del corazón (heart health)

• El VIH, el SIDA y las personas mayores

(HIV/AIDS)

Seguridad

• Caídas y fracturas (falls and fractures)

• Conductores de la tercera edad (older drivers)

• El crimen y las personas de la tercera edad

(crime)

• Cuídese de los tratamientos de salud

fraudulentos (health quackery)

• Medicamentos: úselos con cuidado (medicines)

Promoción de salud/Prevención

de enfermedades

• Comer saludablemente después de

los 50 años (healthy eating)

• El cuidado de la piel (skin care)

• El cuidado de los pies (foot care)

• El cuidado de sus dientes y boca

(teeth and mouth)

• Dormir bien (sleep)

• Ejercicio y actividad física: en forma

de por vida (exercise and physical activity)
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• El envejecimiento y los ojos (eyes)

• Fumar: nunca es demasiado tarde

para dejar de hacerlo (smoking)

• Hipertermia (hyperthermia)

• Hipotermia: el peligro de las bajas

temperaturas (hypothermia)

• Qué hacer acerca de la gripe (flu)

• La sexualidad en la edad

avanzada (sexuality)

• El uso de alcohol en las personas

mayores (alcohol)

• Vacunas para su salud (shots)

Cuidado médico

• Cuidado a largo plazo: escogiendo el lugar

correcto (long-term care)

• ¿Está considerando hacerse una cirugía?

(surgery)

• Selección del médico (choosing a doctor)

Guías Sobre la Enfermedad de Alzheimer

Estas guías informativas proveen muchos

consejos útiles.

La enfermedad de Alzheimer

(Alzheimer’s Disease Guide)

Un folleto ilustrado de 20 páginas

que proporciona información

básica sobre la enfermedad

de Alzheimer y sus causas,

diagnosis y tratamiento.
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Guía para quienes cuidan a

personas con Alzheimer

(Alzheimer’s Disease

Caregiver Guide)

Esta guía práctica para las

personas que cuidan a

enfermos ofrece información

sobre el cuidado diario, los

problemas de comportamiento

y cuestiones de seguridad en

24 páginas. Incluye una lista

de recursos.

Medicamentos para la enfermedad

de Alzheimer

(Alzheimer’s Disease Medications Fact Sheet)

Esta hoja informativa describe los tratamientos

para la enfermedad de Alzheimer aprobados por

la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos

(FDA, por sus siglas en inglés). Incluye una

conveniente tabla que muestra las dosificaciones

recomendadas y los efectos secundarios comunes.

Protección en el hogar para las personas

con la enfermedad de Alzheimer

(Home Safety for People with Alzheimer’s

Disease)

Este folleto de 44 páginas para las personas

que cuidan a enfermos proporciona sugerencias

para el hogar, cuarto-por-cuarto, para crear un

espacio más seguro para las personas con la

enfermedad de Alzheimer.

¡ G R A T I S !
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Ejercicio y Actividad Física

Ejercicio y Actividad Física:

Su guía diaria del Instituto Nacional

Sobre el Envejecimiento

(Exercise and Physical Activity Guide)

¡Póngase en movimiento!

Esta guía describe los beneficios

del ejercicio y la actividad física

para los adultos mayores.

Aprenda a establecer metas de

ejercicio y descubra cómo

mantenerlas. La guía incluye

ejemplos de ejercicios de resistencia,

fortalecimiento, equilibrio y flexibilidad,

y una lista de recursos.

Nunca es tarde para comenzar a hacer ejercicio/

It’s Never Too Late to Start Exercising

Únase a Lucy y Pepe mientras aprenden de sus

amigos acerca de los beneficios del ejercicio y la

actividad física, en esta fotonovela del Instituto

Nacional Sobre el Envejecimiento. Puede leer la

historia en español o en inglés.

Go4Life Póster (Poster)

¡Exactamente lo que el centro de acondicionamiento

físico, el centro para adultos

mayores o su doctor le recomendó!

Este póster, de 18”x 26”, ayuda a

los adultos mayores a recordar

los beneficios de hacer ejercicio

y provee información del sitio de

Internet del NIA, Go4Life.

Disponible hasta que se agoten

las copias existentes.
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Here is a list of NIA materials organized by type.

Books and Booklets

Alzheimer’s Disease: Unraveling the Mystery

Biology of Aging: Research Today for a Healthier Tomorrow

Can Alzheimer’s Disease Be Prevented?

End of Life: Helping With Comfort and Care

Exercise & Physical Activity: Your Everyday Guide from the

National Institute on Aging

Frontotemporal Disorders: Information for Patients,

Families, and Caregivers

Healthy Aging: Lessons from the Baltimore Longitudinal

Study of Aging (online only)

Home Safety for People With Alzheimer’s Disease

Hospitalization Happens: A Guide to Hospital Visits for

Individuals With Memory Loss

It’s Never Too Late to Start Exercising/Nunca es tarde para

comenzar a hacer ejercicio

Menopause: Time for a Change

NIA Publications Catalog

Progress Report on Alzheimer’s Disease (online only)

Saving for Retirement: What Do You Know?

So Far Away: Twenty Questions and Answers About

Long-Distance Caregiving

Talking With Your Doctor: A Guide for Older People

Talking With Your Older Patient: A Clinician’s Handbook

What’s On Your Plate? Smart Food Choices for Healthy

Aging

What’s Your Aging IQ?

Workout to Go: A Sample Exercise Routine from the

National Institute on Aging at NIH

PUBLICATIONS LIST
Easy-to-Read Publications

Caring for a Person With Alzheimer’s Disease: Your

Easy-to-Use Guide from the National Institute on Aging

Older Adults and Alcohol: You Can Get Help

Safe Use of Medicines: Take Your Medicines the Right

Way—Each Day!

Stay Safe in Cold Weather! Learn Why You Need to Stay

Warm When It’s Cold

Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease: What You Need to Know

Understanding Memory Loss: What to Do When You Have

Trouble Remembering

Tip Sheets/Fact Sheets

Advance Care Planning

Alzheimer’s Disease Fact Sheet

Alzheimer’s Disease Genetics Fact Sheet

Alzheimer’s Disease Medications Fact Sheet

Can We Prevent Aging?

Clinical Trials and Older People

Finding Your Way—Resources for Early Career

Researchers

Hormones and Menopause

Legal and Financial Planning for People With Alzheimer’s

Disease Fact Sheet

Making Your Printed Health Materials Senior Friendly

(online only)

Making Your Website Senior Friendly (online only)

Participating in Activities You Enjoy: More Than Just Fun

and Games

Participating in Alzheimer’s Disease Clinical Trials and

Studies Fact Sheet

There’s No Place Like Home—For Growing Old

Understanding Risk: What Do Those Headlines Really Mean?

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AgePage Fact Sheets *Also available in Spanish

A Good Night’s Sleep*

Aging and Your Eyes*

Alcohol Use in Older People*

Arthritis Advice*

Beware of Health Scams*

Cancer Facts for People Over 50*

Choosing a Doctor*

Concerned about Constipation?*

Considering Surgery?*

Crime and Older People*

Depression*

Diabetes in Older People—A Disease You Can Manage*

Dietary Supplements

Elder Abuse

Exercise and Physical Activity: Getting Fit for Life*

Falls and Fractures*

Flu—Get the Shot*

Foot Care*

Forgetfulness: Knowing When to Ask for Help*

Getting Your Affairs in Order

Healthy Eating After 50*

Hearing Loss*

Heart Health*

High Blood Pressure*

HIV, AIDS, and Older People*

Hospital Hints

Hyperthermia: Too Hot for Your Health*

Hypothermia: A Cold Weather Hazard*

Kidney Disease: A Silent Problem
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Medicines: Use Them Safely*

Menopause*

Mourning the Death of a Spouse

Nursing Homes: Making the Right Choice*

Older Drivers*

Online Health Information: Can You Trust It?

Osteoporosis: The Bone Thief*

Pain: You Can Get Help*

Prostate Problems*

Sexuality in Later Life*

Shingles*

Shots for Safety*

Skin Care and Aging*

Smell and Taste: Spice of Life

Smoking: It’s Never Too Late to Stop*

Stroke*

Taking Care of Your Teeth and Mouth*

Understanding Lung Problems—Make Each Breath

Healthy

Urinary Incontinence*

DVD

Everyday Exercises from the National Institute on Aging

at NIH

Bookmarks/Posters

Go4Life Bookmarks

Go4Life Posters

NIA Bookmark

NIHSeniorHealth.gov Bookmark
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En Español

Vivir Mejor la Tercera Edad (AgePages)

Ataque cerebral (stroke)

Caídas y fracturas (falls and fractures)

Comer saludablemente después de los 50 años

(healthy eating)

Conductores de la tercera edad (older drivers)

Consejos sobre la artritis (arthritis)

El crimen y las personas de la tercera edad (crime)

Cuidado a largo plazo: escogiendo el lugar correcto

(long-term care)

El cuidado de la piel (skin care)

El cuidado de los pies (foot care)

El cuidado de sus dientes y boca (teeth and mouth)

Cuídese de los tratamientos de salud fraudulentos

(health quackery)

La culebrilla (shingles)

La depresión: no permita que la depresión persista

(depression)

La diabetes en las personas mayores (diabetes)

El dolor: usted puede obtener ayuda (pain)

Dormir bien (sleep)

Ejercicio y actividad física: en forma de por vida

(exercise and physical activity)

El envejecimiento y los ojos (eyes)

¿Está considerando hacerse una cirugía? (surgery)

Fumar: nunca es demasiado tarde para dejar de hacerlo

(smoking)

Hipertermia (hyperthermia)

Hipotermia: el peligro de las bajas temperaturas

(hypothermia)

Incontinencia urinaria (urinary incontinence)

Información sobre el cáncer (cancer)
La mala memoria: reconozca cuándo debe pedir ayuda

(forgetfulness)

Medicamentos: úselos con cuidado (medicines)

La menopausia (menopause)

Osteoporosis: la usurpadora de los huesos (osteoporosis)

Pérdida de la audición (hearing loss)

¿Preocupados por el estreñimiento? (constipation)

Presión arterial alta (high blood pressure)

Problemas de la próstata (prostate problems)

Qué hacer acerca de la gripe (flu)

La salud del corazón (heart health)

Selección del médico (choosing a doctor)

La sexualidad en la edad avanzada (sexuality)

El uso de alcohol en las personas mayores (alcohol)

Vacunas para su salud (shots)

El VIH, el SIDA y las personas mayores (HIV/AIDS)

Guías Sobre la Enfermedad de Alzheimer

La enfermedad de Alzheimer (Alzheimer’s Disease Guide)

Guía para quienes cuidan a personas con Alzheimer

(Alzheimer’s Disease Caregiver Guide)

Medicamentos para la enfermedad de Alzheimer

(Alzheimer’s Disease Medications Fact Sheet)

Protección en el hogar para las personas con la

enfermedad de Alzheimer (Home Safety for People

with Alzheimer’s Disease)

Go4Life® Ejercicio y Actividad Física

Ejercicio y Actividad Física: Su guía diaria del Instituto

Nacional Sobre el Envejecimiento (Exercise and Physical

Activity)

Nunca es tarde para comenzar a hacer ejercicio/It’s Never

Too Late to Start Exercising

Go4Life Póster (Poster)

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National Institute on Aging Information Center

P.O. Box 8057

Gaithersburg, MD 20898-8057

1-800-222-2225 (toll-free)

1-800-222-4225 (TTY/toll-free)

www.nia.nih.gov/health

www.nia.nih.gov/espanol

Order NIA publications online, by phone, or by mail.

Visit NIA’s website to sign up for email alerts about new

publications and other NIA announcements.

Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral

(ADEAR) Center

P.O. Box 8250

Silver Spring, MD 20907-8250

1-800-438-4380 (toll-free)

www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers

The ADEAR Center offers families, caregivers, and

professionals information about Alzheimer’s disease

and age-related cognitive changes.

NIHSeniorHealth

www.nihseniorhealth.gov

NIHSeniorHealth is a senior-friendly website from NIA and

the National Library of Medicine. Special features make it

simple to use. For example, you can click on a button to

have the text read out loud or to make the type larger.

Go4Life®

www.nia.nih.gov/Go4Life

Go4Life, an exercise and physical activity campaign from

NIA at NIH, is designed to help you fit exercise and physical

activity into your daily life.

CONTACT INFORMATION

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