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General

Senior Guidance Directory

Health

Senior Health History & Record Keeping Book   Talking with your Doctor: A Guide for Older People (National Institute on Aging)   Medicines and You: A Guide for Older Adults   Aging, Medicines, and Alcohol (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services)   The Pocket Guide to Staying healthy at 50+   Texercise (Texas Department on Aging)   Nutrition and Your Health:  USDA Food Pyramid and The DASH Plan     Healthy Aging: Keeping Mentally Fit as You Age     Depression in Later Life (Mental Health America)

Housing Options

A Guide for Making Housing Decisions: Housing Options for Older Adults   Check for Safety: A Home Fall Prevention Checklist for Older Adults   Home Modification Fact Sheet   How to Choose a Home Care Provider   Thinking of Moving to an Assisted Living Facility    Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home   There's No Place Like Home - For Growing Old

Legal & Finances

Advance Directives  & Texas Directives (Professional Media Resources)   Making Choices Known (Center on Aging, University of Hawaii)   Funerals: A Consumer Guide (Federal Trade Commission)     Guide to Guardianship (The Mental Health Association)     Elder Law Handbook ( Houston Bar Association)

Caregiving

At the Crossroads: Family Converstations about Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia and Driving    Handbook for Long-Distance Caregivers   A guide for Families: Having the Conversation about Long Term Care   Medicare Basics: A Guide for Families   We need to Talk: Family Conversations with Older Drivers   How to Talk to your Elderly Parent about Depression   How to Talk to an Older Person who has a problem with Alcohol or Medications   Preventing Traumatic Brain Injury in Older Adults   Caring for the Alzheimer's Disease Patient   Staying "IN TOUCH" In Crisis Situations Please note that your contact information goes directly to Care for Elders so that we can mail you the information and items you requested.  We will not share your contact information with any other organizations, agencies or individuals.