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Fact Sheets and Booklets

We’re pleased to feature these helpful publications for older adults, caregivers and professionals.


Eldercare Locator Brochure

This brochure provides general information about the Eldercare Locator and community-based services. [PDF]

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Employment Options: Tips for Older Job Seekers

This brochure has tips for older adults who are looking to enter or re-enter the workforce, with suggestions for identifying job skills, finding job leads, filling out an application and preparing for an interview. [ PDF]

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Housing Options for Older Adults: A Guide for Making Housing Decisions.

This booklet provides an overview of the types of housing available to older adults, and highlights some personal and legal issues to consider in making housing decisions.

Links to a PDF and Word version of the booklet are provided: [Word]   [PDF]
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Medicines and You: A Guide for Older Adults As you age

It is important to know about your medicines to avoid possible problems. This brochure provides tips on taking medicines safely.[ PDF]

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Pick Up The Pace

This consumer guide is designed to educate boomers about financial and retirement planning choices and to help them secure their financial outlook for the future.   [ PDF ]
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Prescription Drug Options for Older Adults: Managing Your Medicines

This brochure describes helpful ways of managing medicines and getting the best value for your medicines. The brochure lists key questions to ask health care professionals and suggests options to help pay for medicines, and ways of overcoming some medicine hurdles.[PDF]

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Preventing Falls at Home

This brochure describes safety checks older adults can do in and around the house to reduce their risk of falling and help enhance their independent living.

Links to a PDF and Word version of the booklet are provided:  [ PDF ]   [ DOC ]

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Staying "IN TOUCH" in Crisis Situations

This brochure outlines how families can stay in touch with older loved ones and be prepared when a crisis situation occurs. It includes a tear-off sheet for personal planning.  [PDF]
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Transportation Options for Older Adults: Choices for Mobility Independence

The brochure describes various types of transportation services for older adults and lists key questions to ask transportation provider to determine the best option to meet individual needs.

Links to a PDF and Word version of the booklet are provided:  [ PDF ]   [ DOC ]

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Winter Warmth and Safety: Home Energy Tips for Older Adults

Home Energy Tips for Older Adults The brochure offers some economical ways to stay warm and safe at home. Links to a Word version of the booklet is provided: [ DOC ]
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