Resources for the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment based
Proactive and Personalised Primary Care of the Elderly
Resources Index
Patient and Caregiver Handout Information
11 Signs It Might Be Time For Assisted Living
Insights and guidance for individuals who are concerned a loved one may no longer be fit for independent living.
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A practical guide to healthy ageing (UK)
The advice in this booklet will help improve the health and general fitness of people of any age, but it is written to be particularly relevant for people who are about 70 years or older.
A practical guide to healthy caring (UK)
The advice in this booklet will help you if you look after a friend or family member or have any form of caring responsibilities, but it is written to be particularly relevant for those who are about 65 years or older and are new to caring
Adapting Your Home - Services and equipment to help you stay living at home
This guide looks at some of the changes that can make, the equipment available and how to obtain it, and telecare options, including suggestions for organisations that can offer further information and advice.
AgeUK Guide 17, March 2014
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Advice for Carers
A guide to both the practical side of caring (the benefits that can be claimed, how to arrange flexible working hours, how to organise respite care) and the emotional side, such as the impact on the carer's health and social life. AgeUK Guide 13, March 2015.
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Care Homes - Finding the right care home
Moving to a care home is a big decision. This guide provides help for individuals and carers to decide whether it is the right choice, including suggestions for
organisations that can offer further information and advice.
AgeUK Guide 06, July 2013
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Finding Help at Home
An overview of options for getting the support needed and finding the right people to provide it, including information about the council’s obligations.
AgeUK Factsheet 6, September 2014
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Home Safety Checker - Staying safe around the house (For UK use)
Overview of safety and checklists that will help identify and resolve any possible safety risks, and help prevent accidents, including suggestions for organisations that can give further information and advice.
AgeUK Leaflet 07, November 2014
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Housing Options - Different types of housing to suit your needs
Overview of different possibilities, including suggestions for organisations that can offer further information and advice.
AgeUK Guide 08, July 2014
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Home Safety Checklist (For universal use)
Overview of safety and checklists that will help identify and resolve any possible safety risks, and help prevent accidents
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How to have "The Talk" With Your Parents
Insights and guidance for individuals who needing to discuss a thorny issue with a loved one.
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MNA-SF - video
10:59 min.
Nutrition - 100 Calorie Boosters
These boosters are approximately 100 calories each and can be added to any appropriate meal or eaten alone.
NHS Foundation Trust - South Sussex Partnership University.
Nutrition - Fortified Diet
The following dietary changes can be tried to help prevent weight loss and encourage weight gain.
NHS Foundation Trust - South Sussex Partnership University.
Nutrition - Nourishing Drinks
Nourishing drinks do not replace meals but sipping on them between meals, or drinking one instead of eating a snack, can be both enjoyable and beneficial.
NHS Foundation Trust - South Sussex Partnership University.
Nutrition - Supplement Drinks
Supplement drinks are designed especially for people who are unwell and need an extra source of nutrition.
NHS Foundation Trust - South Sussex Partnership University.
Open Your Eyes to Elder Abuse - videos
45.42 min.
Paying for Care and Support at Home
An overview of options for meeting the costs of the care and support needed at home.
AgeUK Factsheet 46, April 2015
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Staying Cool In A Heatwave - Tips to keep you cool when its very hot
Overview of helpful tips on how to protect oneself from the heat, how to recognise heat-related illness, and what to do if someone shows signs of it, including suggestions for
organisations that can offer further information and advice.
AgeUK Leaflet 01, March 2015
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Staying Safe - Personal Security at home and out and about
An overview of steps that can be taken to feel more secure both at home and when out and about, including suggestions for organisations that can offer further information and advice.
AgeUK Guide 01, February 2014
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Winter Wrapped Up - A guide to keeping warm and well this winter
Overview of what can be done to get oneself and one's home ready for winter, as well as where to go for more information and support.
AgeUK Guide 27, October 2014
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Young at heart
Tips about diet, excercise, sleep, staying connected, and maintaining a healthy mind as we grow older.
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