eXtension provides many resources that may help you understand medical information.
Health Care Providers
Specific Diseases
- Health Information on the Internet
- Warning Signs of a Stroke
- Caring for Someone with Alzheimer's Disease
Medications
- Working With Your Health Provider to Ensure Proper Medication Management
- Medication Management Is a Personal Responsibility
End of Life Care
- Advance Directives for Health Care
- Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care
- Living Will
- Do Not Resuscitate
Taking Care of You
- Taking Care of You
- Using Humor for Health
- Immunizations for Caregivers and Older Adults
- Assistive Technology and Adaptive Equipment
For Health Care Providers
If you are a health care provider working with older adults and caregivers, and want to improve your communication skills, you may find this resource on health literacy from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, helpful: http://www.health.gov/communication/literacy/olderadults/default.htm
