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GENERAL
HEALTH
FINANCES
HOUSING
HAPPINESS
FOR CAREGIVERS

GENERAL

Senior Guidance Directory & Caregiving Handbook

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HEALTH

Check-Ups
Older Adults and Alcohol: You Can Get Help
Talking with Your Doctor: A Guide for Older People
Staying Healthy: Medicare's Preventive Services
      Prevention and early detection services covered by Medicare.

Exercise
Exercise & Physical Activity: Your Everyday Guide from The National Institute on Aging
A Step Counter - Track how many steps you take when you exercise.

Nutrition
MyPyramid: Steps to a Healthier You
In Brief: Your Guide to Lowering Your Blood Pressure with DASH 

Mental Health & Fitness
Depression in Later Life Causes and Treatment
Healthy Aging: Keeping Mentally Fit as You Age
Medicare and Your Mental Health Benefits

Common Health Challenges
What You Can Do To Prevent Falls
Diabetes In Older People - A Disease You Can Manage
 America's Senior Health Guide

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FINANCES

Paying for Health Care
2009 Choosing a Medigap Policy: A Guide to Health Insurance for People with Medicare
What is Medicare? What is Medicaid?
Medicare at a Glance
Resources for Medicare Beneficiaries: Navigating the Coverage Gap 
Medicare and Home Health Care

Managing Your Budget
Go Direct Flyer
Reverse Mortgages: Get the facts before cashing in on your home's equity
The Texas Family Guide to Personal Money Management
      Workbook to help you organize your records and learn money management.

Insurance
A Shopper's Guide to Long-Term Care Insurance
Life Insurance Buyers Guide

Legal Issues
Texas Advance Directives - Legal documents to assure future health care choices
2008 Elder Law Handbook
Caring Conversations: Making your wishes known for end-of-life care
Funerals: A Consumer Guide - Funeral planning tips.

Be a Wise Consumer
 Protect Your Assets and Your Financial Future
 Credit, ATM, and Debit Cards: What to do if they're lost or stolen
 Pretexting: Your Personal Information Revealed

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HOUSING

Exploring Your Housing Options
There's No Place Like Home-For Growing Old - Tips from the National Institute on Aging
A Guide for Making Housing Decisions: Housing Options for Older Adults

Assisted Living & Housing Communities
Thinking of Moving to an Assisted Living Residence?
Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home

Modifying Your Home
Home Modification Fact Sheet
Check for Safety: A Home Fall Prevention Checklist for Older Adults

In-home Caregivers
How to Choose a Home Care Provider

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HAPPINESS

Relationships
Sexuality in Later Life - Tips for maintaining an active, satisfying sex life.

Volunteering
Tips for Volunteering: 10 Tips on Becoming a Volunteer

Hobbies & Interests

Gardening Tips for Older Adults

Faith & Spirituality

End of Life: Helping with Comfort and Care

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CAREGIVERS

A Guide for Families Having the Conversation about Long Term Care
Medicare Basics: A Guide for Families and Friends of People with Medicare
Preventing Traumatic Brain Injury in Older Adults
So Far Away: Twenty Questions for Long-Distance Caregivers
How to talk to your elderly parent about depression
How Will I Know Mom and Dad are Okay? Staying "IN TOUCH" In Crisis Situations
Caring for the Alzheimer's Disease Patient- How You Can Provide the Best Care and Maintain Your Own Well-Being
At the Crossroads: Family Conversations about Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia and Driving
We need to talk...Family Conversations with Older Drivers
How to talk to an Older Person who has a Problem with Alcohol or Medications

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