Talking With Your Older Patient: A Clinician's Handbook

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
1-800-222-2225 (toll-free)
1-800-222-4225 (TTY/toll-free)
www.nia.nih.gov/health

NIA has free AgePage fact sheets on a variety of topics. Here is a selection of what's available. The asterisk (*) indicates those also available in Spanish.

Diseases/Conditions	Arthritis Advice* Cancer Facts For People Over 50* Diabetes In Older People--A Disease You Can Manage* Hearing Loss* High Blood Pressure* Osteoporosis: The Bone Thief* Prostate Problems* Shingles* Stroke*
Safety	Crime And Older People* Falls And Fractures* Medicines: Use Them Safely* Older Drivers* Online Health Information: Can You Trust It?
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: Too Hot for Your Health* Hypothermia: A Cold Weather Hazard* Shots for Safety* Skin Care And Aging* Smoking: It's Never Too Late to Stop* Taking Care of Your Teeth and Mouth*
Sensitive Subjects	Alcohol Use In Older People* Beware Of Health Scams* Considering Surgery* Depression* 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*

In-depth publications are also available. Examples are listed below.

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 and Answers About Long-Distance Caregiving
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 people 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
1-800-438-4380 (toll-free)
www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers

Publication Date: October 2008
Page Last Updated: June 26, 2013