Health Info for You

Sanford Center for Aging

Download information about these common health topics for elders:

• ADVANCE DIRECTIVES: Think now about voicing your wishes for future health care. Learn how to get started.
• BLOOD PRESSURE: What are the risks, and what can you do? Get the facts on aging and high blood pressure. 
• BLOOD PRESSURE LOG: Record your readings and check with your doctor. Email sanford@unr.edu for a copy of our Blood Pressure log.
• CBD: What it is, information on whether it works, plus safety concerns and drug interactions. Learn more about CBD.
• DEMENTIA CARE RESOURCES: Expand your team with local services and programs. Email sanford@unr.edu for our Dementia Care information.
• DIABETES - OVERVIEW: It's one of the most common health problems among U.S. adults. Email sanford@unr.edu for our Diabetes information.
• DIABETES - DIET: A huge part of managing diabetes is developing healthy eating habits. Email sanford@unr.edu for our Diabetes Diet information.
• DIABETES - EXERCISE: Physical activity is one of the best things you can do! Email sanford@unr.edu for our Diabetes Lifestyle Changes information.
• FALLS PREVENTION: Preventing a common event threatening the independence of older adults. Email sanford@unr.edu for our Tips to Prevent Falls.
• FISH OIL SUPPLEMENTS: What's in them, who can benefit from taking them and words of caution. Email sanford@unr.edu for Fish Oil Supplement information.
• GERD: Symptoms like heartburn or acid reflux are potential signs of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. Email sanford@unr.edu for our GERD tips.
• HEART DISEASE: Your heart changes with age. How, why and what can you do? Email sanford@unr.edu for our Heart Disease information.
• NSAIDS: Over-the-counter medications like ibuprofen, naproxen and aspirin hold certain risks for older adults. Email sanford@unr.edu for our NSAIDS information.
• OLDER MEN AND TESTOSTERONE: What you need to know about the hormone, signs of low testosterone, and the benefits/risks of supplements. Email sanford@unr.edu for our information about Older Men and Testosterone.
• ORAL HEALTH AND OLDER ADULTS: There are many ways oral health affects our lives. Learn more about caring for teeth, mouth and gums as we age.
• SLEEP: Do you need better sleep? You're not alone. Learn more about Sleep Hygiene for Older Adults.
• SMOKING: It's not too late to quit, even after many years. Email sanford@unr.edu for our Smoking Help information.
• SUPPLEMENTS: What are dietary and herbal supplements? Are they really helping? Email sanford@unr.edu for our Supplements information.
• TOO MANY PILLS? Do you really need to take all those meds and supplements every day? Email sanford@unr.edu for our Polypharmacy information.