Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias

Fact Sheet Definitions Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia in older people. Dementia is a medical condition that disrupts the way the…

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Alcohol/Drug Abuse/Misuse

Alcohol/Drug Abuse/Misuse Substance Abuse and Misuse Among Older Adults Prevention, Recognition, and Help As we get older, our bodies begin to react differently to alcohol and…

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Coping with Depression and the Holidays

Coping with Depression and the Holidays Facts About Depression The Holidays After the Terrorist Attacks Nursing Home Residents For most of us, the holidays are a…

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Consumer/Patient Information

Consumer/Patient Information Information for older adults, family members, and caregivers can be found under the following categories. Order these brochures online at the AAGP Bookstore. Alcohol/Drug Abuse/Misuse…

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Healthy Aging: Keeping Mentally Fit as You Age

Today, thoughts of aging gracefully have been replaced by efforts to age successfully. As we age and look forward to longer life expectancies than past generations,…

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Sleeping Well as We Age

Insomnia is Not a Normal Part of Aging Insomnia is a common complaint among older adults. Many assume that getting older means no longer sleeping well.…

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Cuidando al Enfermo con la Enfermedad de Alzheimer

Tabla de Contenidos: Comprendiendo y Reconociendo las Necesidades Especiales de las Familias y las Personas a Cargo del Paciente Cinco Reacciones en el Ajuste de la…

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Aging and Alcohol Information Sheet

EPIDEMIOLOGY In the next 15-20 years the population of older adults will double. 2-4% of the elderly meet current criteria for alcohol abuse or dependence. An…

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Older Adults and Disaster: Preparedness and Response

A Mental Health Care Guide A guide for older adults, and their family members and caregivers, on how to prepare for a possible disaster and how…

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Los Adultos Mayores y las Catástrofes: Preparación y Respuesta

Una Guía de Salud Mental Esta es una guía para los adultos mayores, los miembros de su familia y cuidadores acerca de cómo prepararse frente a…

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