Resources

View downloadable worksheets, useful organizations, and a curated selection of helpful articles available online, or visit the John J. and Joan L. Donohue Memorial Library in our Geriatric Center of Excellence.

Our Top Downloads & Printable Guides

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Dementia & Alzheimers

Alzheimer's Association – Education, caregiver resources, support groups, safety information, and a 24/7 helpline.
National Institute on Aging – Alzheimer's Disease & Dementias – Evidence-based information on diagnosis, treatment, and caregiving.
Family Caregiver Alliance – Practical caregiving tips, fact sheets, and webinars.

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Caregiver Support

AARP Family Caregiving – Guides, checklists, financial planning, and caregiving tools.
National Alliance for Caregiving – Research, caregiver advocacy, and educational resources.
Caregiver Action Network – Daily caregiving advice and peer support.

Healthy Aging

National Institute on Aging – Healthy aging, medications, exercise, nutrition, falls, and memory.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Healthy Aging – Fall prevention, vaccinations, and healthy living.

Fall Prevention & Home Safety

CDC STEADI Program – Fall risk screening and prevention strategies.
National Council on Aging – Falls prevention, benefits, and wellness resources.

Advance Care Planning

The Conversation Project – Free guides for discussing healthcare wishes with loved ones.
Five Wishes – Advance care planning resources and documents.

Hospice & Palliative Care

National Alliance for Care at Home – Information about hospice, palliative care, and home care.
Get Palliative Care – Explains what palliative care is and how to access it.

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Medication & Health Information

MedlinePlus – Trusted medication and health information from the National Library of Medicine.
DailyMed – FDA-approved prescribing information.

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Medicare & Benefits

Medicare.gov – Coverage, plan comparisons, and preventive services.
BenefitsCheckUp by NCOA – Helps older adults identify benefits and financial assistance.

Vision, Hearing, and Mobility