Healthy Aging
Resources
Advance Geriatric Care Planning
Advance Geriatric Care Planning
Advance Care Planning is a process of clarifying your values and health care choices for use at a future time if you are no longer able to make decisions for yourself. |
Alzheimer's Association New Mexico Chapter
Alzheimer's Association New Mexico Chapter
The New Mexico Chapter is one of over 70 Alzheimer's Association chapters serving communities across the United States. |
Area Agency on Aging
Area Agency on Aging
New Mexico’s four Area Agencies on Aging, or AAA’s, administer, plan and support community based services for individuals 60 and older, or age 55 and older in tribal programs. Most of the services coordinated through the AAA’s are provided at the local level. |
Brain Health Information
Brain Health Information
These habits, spanning four categories — physical health and exercise, diet and nutrition, cognitive activity, and social engagement — can help keep your body and brain healthy and potentially reduce your risk of cognitive decline. |
Brain Health Presentation Toolkit
Brain Health Presentation Toolkit
The Brain Health Resource is a presentation toolkit offering current, evidence-based information and resources to facilitate conversations with older people about brain health as we age. Designed for use at senior centers and in other community settings, materials are written in plain language and explain what people can do to help keep their brains functioning best. |
Caregivers Information
Caregivers Information
A family caregiver is anyone who is an informal provider of in-home or community care for a relative or loved one. You may assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, eating, and medical tasks. You may run errands, take care of the house, take your loved one to appointments, or coordinate care. Most people, at some point in their lives, become caregivers. |
Eldercare Locator Resources
Eldercare Locator Resources
This web page provides fact sheets, publications, links and other useful information for older adults, caregivers, and professionals. |
Give Peace of Mind Through Advance Care Planning
Give Peace of Mind Through Advance Care Planning
Advance care planning can be a gift you give yourself and your family. It is about doing what you can to ensure that your wishes and preferences are consistent with the health care treatment you might receive if you were unable to speak for yourself or make your own decisions. |
Healthy Aging & Prevention
Healthy Aging & Prevention
We are committed to promoting activities that are designed to maintain or improve physical and mental well-being, maintain independence, and build knowledge and skills that enable older adults to make informed choices about lifestyle and health issues. We support several evidence-based, community initiatives that provide health benefits and promote disease and injury prevention. |
Healthy Aging Program
Healthy Aging Program
Staying healthy as you age can be a challenge. We can help. Our programs give older adults the knowledge and tools to prevent falls, manage chronic conditions, and improve their lives. |
National Senior Olympic Games 2019
National Senior Olympic Games 2019
The National Senior Games Association has officially announced that the 2019 National Senior Games will be hosted in Albuquerque, New Mexico! |
Speak Up
Speak Up
Advance Care Planning is a process of thinking about and sharing your wishes for future health and personal care. It can help you tell others what would be important if you were ill and unable to communicate. |
Ten Ways to Love Your Brain
Ten Ways to Love Your Brain
Growing evidence indicates that people can reduce their risk of cognitive decline by adopting key lifestyle habits. When possible, combine these habits to achieve maximum benefit for the brain and body. Start now. It’s never too late or too early to incorporate healthy habits. |