Community Service Program

We invite you to browse through our library of informational materials that address issues of importance to seniors (and their families/caregivers). Just click on a title to view and/or print a newsette - 1 page, 1 topic, quick to read newsletters.

We also offer booklets that expand on the information in the newsettes. You may order 1, 2 or 3 of these booklets for FREE. Simply click on a title below.
Topics Newsettes (Read or Print) Booklets (Order)
Family
[Newest Topic]		 Family & Relationships
 
 
Alzheimer's Disease
The Reality of Alzheimer's

Recognizing Alzheimer's Disease 		Could It Be Alzheimer's
Assessment
It's Good To Talk About It

Is It Time To Ask For Help? 		Assessing The Situation
Blood Pressure
Blood Pressure Basics

High Blood Pressure 		Blood Pressure Points
Cancer
Can We Talk About This?

What Is Cancer? 		Helping People With Cancer
Caregivers
Caregivers Sacrifice

Caregivers Are Stepping Up 		Caregivers Resource Guide
Cognition
Getting An Accurate Picture

Exercise The Brain 		Cognitive Ability & Aging
Comfort/Temperature
I'm Awfully Warm

I'm Awfully Cold 		Running Hot Or Running Cold?
Companionship
Keep People In Your Life

Pets Make Great Companions 		The Need For Companionship
Complementary Medicine
Combining Therapies

Medicine Is Integrating 		Integrating Medicine
Dementia and the Family
The Symptom Is Dementia

Getting A Message Through 		Dementia Affects Families
Dental
Seniors Are Taking More Bites Out Of Life

Good Oral Health Pays Off 		Oral Health Issues & Tips
Elder Abuse
Be Aware Of Elder Abuse

Something Seems Different 		Elder Abuse Awareness
Exercise
Anyone Can Exercise

Exercise Really Pays Off 		Exercise Has No Age Limit
Feet
Only If The Shoe Fits, Wear It

Your Feet Were Made For Talking? 		Healthy Feet
Frailty
Age May Bring On Frailty

Dealing With Frailty 		Take A Stand Against Frailty
Fraud
Easy Targets for “Helpful” Criminals
Fraud Handbook For Seniors
Hips
Reduce The Risk Of A Broken Hip

Some Hips Just Wear Out 		Getting "Hip" To Your Hips
Holiday - 2012
Holiday Message - 2012

Gifts Ideas For Seniors 		 
Hospice
Hospice - A Growing Option

What Exactly Is Hospice? 		Considering Hospice Care
Humor
Tickle Your Funny Bone

A Complex 'Experience' 		Making Sense Of Humor
Independence
Keeping Their Freedoms

Independence Erosion 		Maintaining Independence
Legal
Seniors Make Their Own Kind Of Law

It Has To Be Written Down 		Legal Homework For Seniors
Lungs
COPD - A Disease Combo

Pneumonia 		Taking A Deep Breath
Medications/Communication
Communicating With Seniors
 
Mobility Devices
Scooting About

Maintaining Mobility 		Using Mobility Devices
Moving
Seniors On The Move

Moving Hints & Cautions 		Moving Handbook For Seniors
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis

Stronger Bones Are Possible 		Challenging Osteoporosis
Pain
Pain Hurts At Any Age

Pain Management 		Living With Pain
Shingles
Shingles - A Chicken Pox Rerun

Shingles Has Its Own Timetable 		Shingles (The Disease)
Skin
The Skin Changes With Age

Seborrheic Keratoses 		As Skin Ages
Sleep
Sleeping Isn't So Simple
Knowing About Sleep
Stress
There Is Stress In Our Lives

Manage Your Stress 		Life With Less Stress
Stroke
What Exactly Is A Stroke?

Stroke Awareness Does Matter 		Stroke Awareness
Urinary Issues
UTI - A Common Infection

Urinary Incontinence 		Talking About Urinary Tract Issues
Vision Loss
'Living' With Less Sight

Blind Reactions 		Adjusting To Less Eyesight
Water and Hydration
Have Another Drink...Of Water

Dehydration 		Water & Hydration

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