Publications At-A-Glance
The National Institute on Aging offers free publications you might use when talking with your older patients. You can order single or multiple copies from:
National Institute on Aging Information Center
P.O. Box 8057
Gaithersburg, MD 20898-9057
800-222-2225 (toll-free)
800-222-4225 (TTY/toll-free)
www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation
The asterisk (*) indicates those also available in Spanish.
| Diseases/Conditions | - Arthritis Advice*
- Cancer Facts for People Over 50*
- Diabetes in Older People*
- Hearing Loss*
- High Blood Pressure*
- Osteoporosis*
- Prostate Problems*
- Shingles
- Stroke*
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| Safety | - Crime and Older People*
- Falls and Fractures*
- Medicines: Use Them Safely*
- Older Drivers*
- Online Health Information: Can You Trust It?
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| Wellness | - A Good Night’s Sleep*
- Aging and Your Eyes*
- Concerned About Constipation?*
- Dietary Supplements
- Exercise and Physical Activity: Getting Fit for Life*
- Flu—Get the Shot*
- Foot Care*
- Healthy Eating After 50
- Hyperthermia*
- Hypothermia*
- Shots for Safety*
- Skin Care and Aging
- Smoking: It’s Never too Late to Stop
- Taking Care of Your Teeth and Mouth*
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| Sensitive Subjects | - Alcohol Use and Abuse*
- Beware of Health Scams*
- Considering Surgery*
- Depression: Don’t Let the Blues Hang Around*
- Forgetfulness: Knowing When to Ask for Help*
- Getting Your Affairs in Order
- HIV, AIDS, and Older People*
- Mourning the Death of a Spouse
- Nursing Homes: Making the Right Choice*
- Sexuality in Later Life*
- Urinary Incontinence*
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More in-depth publications are also available.
- End of Life: Helping With Comfort and Care
- Exercise and Physical Activity: Your Everyday Guide from the National Institute on Aging
- So Far Away: Twenty Questions for Long-Distance Caregivers
- Talking With Your Doctor: A Guide for Older People
- There’s No Place Like Home—for Growing Old: Tips from the National Institute on Aging
NIA’s ADEAR Center has a wide variety of free publications for patients with cognitive problems, their families, and caregivers, such as Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease and Caregiver Guide: Tips for Caregivers of People with Alzheimer’s Disease. To order, contact:
Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral Center
P.O. Box 8250
Silver Spring, MD 20907-8250
800-438-4380 (toll-free)
www.nia.nih.gov/Alzheimers
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