Older
Adult Information
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As
You Age: A Guide to Aging, Medicines and Alcohol 7 pg brochure
This brochure informs older Americans about how their bodies respond
differently to alcohol and medications. It identifies signals that may
indicate an alcohol or medication-related problem, and encourages them
to talk to someone they trust. In addition it recommends preventive
steps seniors can take, and advises them to share information about
their medications and any previous health conditions with their
physicians. It was created to accompany TIP 26, Substance Abuse Among
Older Adults.
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As
You Age: A Guide to Aging, Medicines and Alcohol 7 pg brochure -
Spanish Version
This brochure informs older Americans about how their bodies respond
differently to alcohol and medications. It identifies signals that may
indicate an alcohol or medication-related problem, and encourages them
to talk to someone they trust. In addition it recommends preventive
steps seniors can take, and advises them to share information about
their medications and any previous health conditions with their
physicians. It was created to accompany TIP 26, Substance Abuse Among
Older Adults.
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Good
Mental Health is Ageless 7 pg brochure
This brochure contains information to help elderly Americans
recognize and overcome feelings of sadness and depression. It was
created to accompany TIP 26, Substance Abuse Among Older Adults.
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Good
Mental Health is Ageless Spanish Version 7 pg brochure
This brochure contains information to help elderly Americans
recognize and overcome feelings of sadness and depression. It was
created to accompany TIP 26, Substance Abuse Among Older Adults.
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The
NHSDA Report: Substance Use Among Older Adults
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Aging,
Medicines and Alcohol
7 pg brochure
This
brochure warns about misusing alcohol and medication and offers signals
that may indicate an alcohol- or medication-related problem. It also
provides steps people can take if they recognize they have a problem.
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Mentally
Healthy Aging: A Report on Overcoming Stigma for Older Americans
25 pg
booklet
Booklet
contains stigma reduction education and stragies
Age Page brochures may
be reproduced as needed.
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Age
Page - Alcohol Use And Abuse
Contains
information on Physical effects of alcohol; Mixing drugs; Who becomes a
problem drinker?; How to recognize a drinking problem; Getting help;
Resources.
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Age
Page - Alcohol Use And Abuse - Spanish Version
Contains
information on Physical effects of alcohol; Mixing drugs; Who becomes a
problem drinker?; How to recognize a drinking problem; Getting help;
Resources.
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Age
Page - Depression: A Serious but Treatable Illness
Everyone gets the blues now and then. It's part
of life. But when there is little joy or pleasure after visiting with
friends or seeing a good movie, there may be a more serious problem.
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Age
Page - Depression: A Serious but Treatable Illness - Spanish Version
Everyone gets the blues now and then. It's part
of life. But when there is little joy or pleasure after visiting with
friends or seeing a good movie, there may be a more serious problem.
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Age
Page - HIV, AIDS, and Older People
HIV (short for human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that kills the
immune system. When the immune system is weakened to the point where a
person gets certain type of life-threatening disease, infections or
cancers, they have AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). Regardless
of age, anyone can get HIV or AIDS.
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Age
Page - HIV, AIDS, and Older People - Spanish Version
HIV (short for human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that kills the
immune system. When the immune system is weakened to the point where a
person gets certain type of life-threatening disease, infections or
cancers, they have AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). Regardless
of age, anyone can get HIV or AIDS.
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Age
Page - Medicines: Use Them Safely
Many older people owe their health in part to new and improved medicines
and vaccines. But using medicines may be riskier for older adults,
especially when several medicines are used at one time.
Age
Page - Medicines: Use Them Safely Spanish Version
Many older people owe their health in part to new and improved medicines
and vaccines. But using medicines may be riskier for older adults,
especially when several medicines are used at one time.
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Age
Page - Smoking: It's Never Too Late to Stop
Cigarette smoke damages your lungs and airways. Air passages swell and,
over time, become filled with mucus. This can cause a cough that won't
go away.
Older
Adult Information for Clinicians
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Alcohol
Use Among Older Adults: Pocket Screening Instruments for Health Care and
Social Service Providers - Pocket Guide
This
pocket-sized screening tool gives facts about alcohol and prescription
drug abuse among older adults. It includes an AUDIT-C and CAGE brief
alcohol screening instrument.
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Substance
Abuse Relapse Prevention for Older Adults: A Group Treatment Approach
This manual presents a relapse-prevention approach that uses the
cognitive-behavioral and self-management intervention (CB/SM) in a
counselor-led group treatment setting to help older adults overcome
substance use disorders. This guide provides counselors and treatment
providers with background and how-to directions for introducing
relapse-prevention techniques to older clients.