Elder Wellness and Health Resources for Patients

Improving elder health and wellness is a shared effort. These resources provide information to help patients, families, and caregivers maintain and enhance the well-being of American Indian and Alaska Native elders.

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Alzheimer's Disease

These resources provide information on Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementias. They include symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment options, and caregiving resources

• Alzheimers.gov Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov - the Alzheimer's resource website from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
• Medline Plus: Alzheimer's Disease Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  - Information about Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, including its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment options, and caregiving resources
• National Institute on Aging (NIA) Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  - Information about Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, including symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, caregiving, and research updates

Caregiver Support

These resources assist caregivers in providing helpful and empathetic care:

• Indian Health Service Alzheimer's Program Caregiver Support Resources Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – List of resources and tools to support caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's and other dementias
• National Institute on Aging Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – Tips and tools for caregivers of elders
• Veteran Affairs (VA) Caregiver Support Program Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – Learn how the VA supports caregivers and where to find help

Fall Prevention

These resources offer fall prevention tips, programs, and resources from IHS and partners:

• CDC Older Adult Fall Prevention Information Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – Includes resources and tools such as the Falls Free Checkup and Still Going Strong initiative
• NCOA Falls Prevention Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – NCOA shares resources for checking your fall risk, maintaining medication record, and a home safety checklist
• NIA Falls and Falls Prevention Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – Articles and tips about fall-related problems and tips to help prevent future falls

Additional Resources

These resources support elder wellness and include information on health insurance, palliative care, long-term services, and other aging-related topics:

• American Diabetes Association Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – Resources for managing diabetes
• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – Information on Medicaid, Medicare, and the Health Insurance Exchanges
• Diabetes in Older People Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – Resources for older adults with diabetes from National Institute on Aging
• Free Senior-Focused Publications Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – Downloadable publications on health and other topics form National Institute on Aging
• HealthCare.gov Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – Information about health insurance options, including enrollment, coverage details, and resources under the Affordable Care Act
• MedlinePlus: Older Adult Health Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – Resources for older adults' health needs
• MedlinePlus: Palliative Care Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – Information on palliative care practices and benefits
• National Indian Council on Aging Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – Advocacy for American Indian and Alaska Native elders
• Social Security Administration Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – Information about retirement and disability benefits
• Tribal Long-Term Care Technical Assistance Center Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – Technical assistance to develop effective long-term services and supports for elders