Supporting Patients and Caregivers
It is our aim to provide the practical guidance that patients and caregivers need to make informed decisions, and to offer pathways to the information and support that improve access to care.
AAGP’s resources below are designed to bring together a community of health care providers, administrators, patients and families in partnership to improve the quality, safety, experience and delivery of geriatric mental health care.
Patient Education
The AAGP's Patient Education section provides the evidence-based information you need at the point of care. You'll find clinical guidance on common conditions, treatment, and care-giver resources and information.
The Latest in Research for Patients
Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias
Fact Sheet Definitions Alzheimer's Disease (AD)...
Anxiety and Older Adults: Overcoming Worry and Fear
Feeling anxious or nervous is a common emotion...
Depression in Late Life: Not A Natural Part Of Aging
Initiative on Depression in Late Life Everyone...
Caring for Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Dementias
Caring for Patients with Alzheimer's Disease...
Understanding the Most Common Dementing Disorder
Understanding the Most Common Dementing Disorder...
Alcohol/Drug Abuse/Misuse
Alcohol/Drug Abuse/Misuse Substance Abuse and...
Coping with Depression and the Holidays
Coping with Depression and the Holidays Facts...
Consumer/Patient Information
Consumer/Patient Information Information for...
Healthy Aging: Keeping Mentally Fit as You Age
Today, thoughts of aging gracefully have been...
Sleeping Well as We Age
Insomnia is Not a Normal Part of Aging Insomnia...
Cuidando al Enfermo con la Enfermedad de Alzheimer
Tabla de Contenidos: Comprendiendo y...
Aging and Alcohol Information Sheet
EPIDEMIOLOGY In the next 15-20 years the...
Older Adults and Disaster: Preparedness and Response
A Mental Health Care Guide A guide for older...
Los Adultos Mayores y las Catástrofes: Preparación y Respuesta
Una Guía de Salud Mental Esta es una guía para...
Resources
We are committed to making access easier, please use the resources below to feel more confident in the health decisions you make for yourself or loved ones.
Resources are listed by category, below. Each link will bring you to the associated website.
Quick Links
General | Alcohol/Drug Abuse/Misuse | Alzheimer’s Disease | Caregiving | Depression | Professional
General
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
American Association of Retired Persons
Administration for Community Living (ACL)
American Medical Association
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Eldercare Locator
International Council on Active Aging
International Longevity Center
Mental Health America (MHA)
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
National Aphasia Association
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
National Library of Medicine
NIA Health Information
National Sleep Foundation
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
NIMH Aging Research Consortium
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Alcohol/Drug Abuse/Misuse
Addiction Resource
Promoting Older Adult Health: Aging Network Partnerships to Address Medication, Alcohol, and Mental Health Problems
SAMHSA National Recovery Month
SAMHSA Substance Use Resources
Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s Association
Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral Center
The Forgetting: A Portrait of Alzheimer’s Disease
Caregiving
Caregiver Action Network
Eldercare Locator
National Alliance for Caregiving
Rosalynn Carter Institute for Human Development
Depression
Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance
Families for Depression Awareness
Mental Health America Screening Tools
NIMH Health Topics
Professional
American Geriatrics Society
American Medical Directors Association
American Psychiatric Association
American Psychiatric Nurses Association
American Society on Aging
American Society of Law, Medicine & Ethics
Canadian Academy of Geriatric Psychiatry
