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 brain works. AD affects…
Read More >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 medications than when we…
Read More >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 time to gather with…
Read More >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 Substance Abuse and Misuse…
Read More >Today, thoughts of aging gracefully have been replaced by efforts to age successfully.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, we strive to age…
Read More >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. However, illness, inactivity, poor…
Read More >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 Familia Cuidando a la…
Read More >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 additional 10-15% of the…
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