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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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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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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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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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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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Today, thoughts of aging gracefully have been replaced by efforts to age successfully.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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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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Anxiety and Older Adults: Overcoming Worry and Fear

Feeling anxious or nervous is a common emotion for people of all ages and a normal reaction to stress. Feeling anxious can help us handle problems…

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