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A Good Night's Sleep - Fact sheet about sleep. (National Institute on Aging)
http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/sleep.htm
Age Page: Fall and Fractures - (National Institute on Aging)
http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/falls.htm
AgePage: Alcohol Use in Older People - Information on alcoholism and it's effects on the aging population (National Institute on Aging)
http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/alcohol.htm
Aging and Alcohol Abuse - Fact sheet on the physical effects of alcohol, mixing drugs, becoming a problem drinker, recognizing a drinking problem, getting help, and other resources. (National Institute on Aging)
http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/agepage.htm
Aging and Your Eyes - [PDF FILE - 79.9 KB] This is a downloadable file of a 10 page brochure that includes: Five Steps to Safeguard Your Eyesight, Common Eyes Complaints, Eye Diseases and Disorders, and Resources. To view this PDF file you will need Adobe Reader, which you can download for free for either a PC or Macintosh. Download Acrobat (National Institute on Aging)
http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/eyes.htm
Aging Under the Microscope: A Biological Quest - This booklet explains how gerontologists are now able to discern many of the mechanisms by which cells, proteins, tissues, and organ systems cause or react to aging. Includes a glossary. (Publication No. 02-2756) (National Institute on Aging)
http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/AgingUndertheMicrosc
ope/
Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet - This fact sheet gives information on the causes, symptioms, diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's Diesase. It also covers new areas of research, participation in clinical trails and much more. (National Institute on Aging)
http://www.nia.nih.gov/Alzheimers/Publications/adfact.htm
Alzheimer's Disease Genetics Fact Sheet - (National Institute on Aging)
http://www.nia.nih.gov/Alzheimers/Publications/geneticsfs.htm
Alzheimer's Disease Medications Fact Sheet - (National Institute on Aging)
http://www.nia.nih.gov/Alzheimers/Publications/medicationsfs.htm
Alzheimer's Disease Thesaurus External Web Site Policy - Contains more than 1,000 descriptors. Gives descriptors 3 ways: in alphabetical order, in more than 20 broad subject categories, and as keywords in context. Includes broader, narrower, and related terms; cross-references; and scope notes for many of the terms. (National Institute on Aging)
http://www.alzheimers.org/adlib/thesaurus.aspx

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