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Healthy Aging

Ask the Health Educator

Do you have specific health questions? Is there something that you have always wondered about? Here is the place for you to get those answers. You can reach the health educator, Erin Ulibarri, at erin.ulibarri@occr.ocgov.com or over the phone at (800) 510-2020 or (714) 567-7500. Remember, the only foolish question is one that is not asked!

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Discover how you can make a difference in the health of your community. Click here to watch the video: Public Health Video.

 

Health Resources

Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's Association-Orange County Chapter
Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center
Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet-English
Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet-Spanish
Memory Loss (article)
Dementia/Alzheimer's Disease (article)

Arthritis

Arthritis Foundation-Southern California Chapter
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Arthritis

Cancer

Get the Facts About Cancer Prevention (article)
Colonoscopy (article)
Free Cancer Tests (article)

Caregiving

Lotsa Helping Hands
Caring.com - Helping You Help Your Parents
Parentgiving.com: Better care for your aging parents
Caregiver Resource Center-Orange County
Caregiver Self Assessment  Handout
Tips for Caregivers Handout
Things My Loved Ones Need to Know About Me Booklet
When Your Loved One is Resistant to In-Home Care (article)
Family Discussion (article)
Admit it.  Caregiving is a Job. (article)

Depression

Depression Basics-National Institute on Aging
Depression Screening
CDC Podcast: Diabetes and Depression 

Diabetes

American Diabetes Association
Diabetes Health Center
Diabetes Brochure-English
Diabetes Brochure-Spanish
CDC Podcast: Diabetes and Depression 

Emergency Planning

American Red Cross
Ready America Campaign
Tips for Seniors in Emergency Situations Handout
Safely Out Emergency Kits
File of Life (article)
Emergency Preparation (article)
Orange County Cool Centers
CDC Podcast: Disaster Preparation 

Estate Planning/Long-Term Care Insurance

Advance Health Care Directive Booklet
Facing the Facts Handout
National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information
Orange County Aging and Disability Resource Center
Identity Theft (article)
Medicare Fraud (article)

Exercise

The Association for Active Aging Professionals: Consumer Information
Exercise for Older Adults
Physical Activity Guidelines-CDC
Everyday Guide to Physical Activity Booklet-English
Everyday Guide to Physical Activity Booklet-Spanish
How to Choose an Age-Friendly Gym Handout
Group Exercise Class List-Orange County
Be Active Your Way (article)
Free & Low Cost Exercise Classes (article)
Walking for Health (article)

Extreme Weather

CA Office of Emergency Management Agency
Orange County Cool Centers
SoCal Edison Temperature Sentive Costumers Application
Keeping Warm this Winter (article)
Extreme Heat Warnings! How to Stay Safe in This Heat (article)
Stay Cool-Hot Weather Tips Brochure

Fall Prevention

Down with Falls Coalition-Orange County
Fall Prevention Center of Excellence
Falls and Older Adults-NIA
CDC Podcast: Older Adults and Falls
Fall Prevention Awareness Week (article)
Down with Falls Coalition brochure 
Down with Falls Coalition brochure-Spanish 
Down with Falls Home Safety Checklist-English
Down with Falls Home Safety Checklist-Spanish 
Down with Falls Coalition Stay Balanced Pamphlet 
Down with Falls Coalition Self-Risk Assessment handout 

Flu

Seasonal Flu Infomation-CDC
Get the Flu Shot Booklet-English
Get the Flu Shot Booklet-Spanish
Cover Your Cough flyer-English(other languages
6 Ways to Reduce Your Flu Risk Handout
Handwashing Brochure
Handwashing Video-CDC (3 min 38 sec)
It's Time Again for Your Annual Flu Shot (article)
The 20-Second Secret (article)

Healthy Living

Aging Under the Mocroscope Report-NIA
National Sleep Foundation
Ten Tips for a Long and Healthy Life Handout
Can We Prevent Aging? Handout
Alcohol Awareness (article)
Chronic Conditions Management (article)
Working Together for Strong and Healthy Communities (article)
Creating Printed Health Materials for Older Adults: Guidelines for Older Adults

Hearing Loss

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
Hearing Loss Association of America
CommunicationDespite Hearing Loss (article)

Heart Disease & Stroke

WebMD Heart Health Center
American Heart Association
Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) Eating Plan
Would You Know if You Had a Heart Attack? (article)
The STR in Stroke Could Save Your Life (article)

Immunizations

Shingles Age Page Booklet
Shingles Vaccination Pharmacy Locations
Vaccination Fact Sheet
Immunization Awareness (article)
CDC Podcast: Immunizations 
CDC Podcast: Shingles 

Low Vision

Braille Institute-Orange County
Macular Degeneration Partnership
American Macular Degeneration Foundation
Macular Degeneration Fact Sheet
Glaucoma Research Foundation
A Carrot A Day Keeps the Eye Doctor Away (article)
Glaucoma (article)
Macular Degeneration (article)
Amsler Grid
Vision Loss (article)

Medication Safety

My Medication Chart
Avoiding Drug Interactions Handout
Medicines: Use Them Safely Brochure-English
Medicines: Use Them Safely Brochure-Spanish
What Older Adults Need to Know About Medications (article)

Nutrition

MyPyramid Website
Cooking for One or Two Handout
Eating Alone at Any Age Handout
How to Plan Meals that are Balanced and Varied Handout
Older Adult Pyramid Handout
Super Foods Handout 
Eat More Fruits & Vegetables (article)
Holiday Dinner Calories (article)
Orange County Farmers' Market Schedule 2009

Oral Health

How to Keep a Healthy Smile for Life-American Acadedmy of Periodontology
Oral Health for Older Americans-CDC 
Smell and Taste: The Spice of Life AgePage
Taking Care of Your Teeth and Mouth AgePage-English
Taking Care of Your Teeth and Mouth AgePage-Spanish
CDC Podcast: Oral Health 

Osteoporosis

National Osteoporosis Foundation
Medline Osteoporosis Overview

Safety

CDC Podcast: Older Drivers 

Smoking

American Lung Association
Smoking Cessation Health Center
Quit Smoking Checklist
Craving Journal
It's Never Too Late to Quit Smoking AgePage
CDC Podcast: Smoking 

Visiting the Doctor

Talking with Your Doctor Booklet-English
Talking with Your Doctor Booklet-Spanish

 

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