Category: Aging & Caregiving

Alimentación Saludable: Opciones de bebidas más saludables (FCS80011Span/FY1309)

Batido de fruta con yogurUse este cuadro para ayudarle a remplazar las bebidas altas en azúcar o grasa por bebidas más saludables. This 1-page fact sheet was written by Emily Minton, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2012. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1309

Healthy Eating: Sixteen Savory Snacks (FCS8697/FY705)

Figure 1. Dip fresh vegetables in low-fat dressing or plain yogurt. Tired of your regular snacks? Here are sixteen snack ideas that are easy to prepare and healthy too! Keep some of these choices handy for the next time you have the snacking urge. This 2-page fact sheet was written by Jennifer Hillan and Linda B. Bobroff, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, April 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy705

Healthy Eating: Finding Good Health (FCS80010Span/FY1306)

man on a beachThere are many different Nutritional Risk Factors that can affect our eating as we age, and it is important to fight these risk factors for better eating. In this word search, try to find these words that are important for a healthier lifestyle. This 1-page handout was written by Karla P. Shelnutt and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1306

Alimentación Saludable: Buscando buena salud (FCS80010Span/FY1307)

man on a beachHay diferentes Factores de Riesgo Nutricional que pueden afectar nuestra alimentación a medida que envejecemos. Es importante luchar contra estos factores de riesgo para tener una mejor alimentación. En esta “sopa de letras,” trate de encontrar palabras que son importantes para un estilo de vida saludable.
This 1-page handout was written by Karla P. Shelnutt and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1307

Caring for Stepparents in Later Life (FAR4010/FM460)

younger woman assisting older adult with walker“Most people agree with the idea that families have a responsibility to care for older family members. Yet some changes in family life have brought up new questions about caring for the elderly. What happens when a parent divorces and then remarries later in life? Should adult children care for the stepparent as well as the parent? These questions are becoming more and more important as individuals live longer and growing numbers of older adults divorce and remarry…” This transcript of a two-minute Family Album Radio broadcast was published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fm460

A Guide to Meal Replacements (FCS8998/FY1283)

Figure 1. Meal replacements are snack-size foods with the same amount of nutrition as a full meal. These foods are a great way to get the calories and nutrients you need when eating a meal is not possible.Many older Americans have problems eating enough to get the calories and nutrients needed for good health. Multiple factors such as disease, money, physical conditions, and access to food and food preparation areas can affect your nutritional status. Consuming meal replacements is one way to offset the effects of these factors. This 3-page fact sheet will help you decide if meal replacements are right for you. Written by Lauren Headrick and Linda B. Bobroff and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1283

Seguridad Alimentaria: ¡Cocínelo de manera segura! (FCS8633Span/FY188)

thermometer measuring interior temperature of cooking chicken.Con solo mirar la comida no puede saber si está cocinada de una manera segura, así que debe usar un termómetro para alimentos.This 1-page fact sheet is the Spanish language version of Food Safety: Cook It Safely!. Written by Jennifer Hillan and Linda B. Bobroff, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, October 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy188

Estate Planning: Getting Started (FCS5239/FY538)

Green funeral statuary, Athens Archaeological MuseumEstate planning is a topic avoided by many people because it deals with attitudes and feelings about death, property ownership, business arrangements, marriage, and family relationships that family members may not be ready to discuss. It may also be avoided because family members disagree on how assets are to be handled. Although planning for the end of life may be uncomfortable, think of it as a gift to your family. By getting your affairs in order, you will save them a great deal of anxiety, time, and money even if you can’t spare them their grief. This 5-page fact sheet is the first in a series on estate planning tools and techniques. Written by Josephine Turner and Martie Gillen, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, December 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy538

Estate Planning: Preparing a Letter of Last Instructions (FCS5238/FY537)

Grave relief showing the deceased and his widow in a funeral feast where they are depicted in a godlike manner. Roman marble work, 1st century AD.A letter of last instructions is one of the most helpful things you can provide for your family. The letter should express your wishes following your deathso that your personal representative or family member has the information he or she will need about your personal and financial matters. This 3-page fact sheet was written by Josephine Turner and Martie Gillen, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, December 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy537

Healthy Living: Scrambling for a Variety of Foods (FCS8615/FY672)

word scrambleUnscramble the words to spell some of the foods that are wise choices for good health. Then write down each of the numbered letters on the blanks below to figure out the message. This 1-page fact sheet was written by Linda B. Bobroff, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, January 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy672

MiPlato para Adultos Mayores (FCS8993Span/FY1261)

MiPlato para Adultos MayoresAdultes mayores: ¿Qué hay en su plato? This full color handout is the Spanish language version of My Plate for Older Adults and was adapted from USDA’s MyPlate by nutrition faculty ofthe UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, October 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1261

MyPlate for Older Adults (FCS8993/FY1260)

MyPlate for Older Adults (front)Older adults: what’s on your plate? Here are some quick dietary tricks and serving recommendations for an 1,800 calorie diet. This full-color handout is adapted from USDA’s MyPlate by nutrition faculty of the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, October 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1260

Alimentación Saludable: Super sándwiches (FCS8699Span/FY712)

Los sándwiches pueden ser comidas rápidas, nutritivas y fáciles de preparar. ¡A continuación verá unos consejos para crear nuevos sándwiches que podrían ser sus favoritos! This 1-page fact sheet is the spanish Language version of Healthy Eating: Super Sandwiches, written by Jennifer Hillan y Emily Minton and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, July 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy712

Food Safety: Cook It Safely! (FCS8633/FY187)

thermometer measuring interior temperature of cooking chicken.Do you know the minimum safe internal temperatures for foods? Refer to this 1-page fact sheet written by Jennifer Hillan and Linda B. Bobroff; published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, October 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy187

Vida Saludable: Manteniéndose regular (FCS8570Span/FY073)

Prunes
Que se le mueva el intestino menos de tres veces por semana es considerado estreñimiento. Esta afección es muy común en personas mayores de 65 años. Con el paso del tiempo, el estreñimiento crónico puede causar serios y dolorosos síntomas como las hemorroides y la enfermedad de los divertículos. This 3-page fact sheet is the Spanish language version of “Healthy Living: Staying Regular.” It describes causes, prevention, and high fiber foods. Written by Linda B. Bobroff and Luisa Oliver-Cordero, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, October 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy073

Healthy Eating: Super Sandwiches (FCS8699/FY711)

Sandwiches can make quick, easy, and nutritious meals. And here are some tips to create new sandwich favorites! This 1-page fact sheet was written by Jennifer Hillan and Emily Minton, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, July 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy711

Healthy Eating: Create Your Plate! (FCS8796/FY823)

Using a plate that is nine inches in diameter can help you control your portion sizes.Meal planning can help you control portion sizes and the amount of carbohydrates you eat throughout the day. This is especially important if you have diabetes or if you are at risk for the disease. The way you ‘create your plate’ to balance carbohydrates for blood glucose control is a bit different from the MyPlate recommendations. Let’s get started with this 2-page fact sheet was written by Jennifer Hillan and Linda B. Bobroff, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy823

Vida Saludable: ¿Que son las medicinas? (FCS8855Span/FY1037)

wordsearchThis 1-page handout is the Spanish language version of “Healthy Living: What Are Medicines? Word Search,” written by Karla P. Shelnutt, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, September 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1037

Vida Saludable: ¡Reconozca el fraude! (FCS8585Span/FY097)

wordsearchThis 1-page handout is the Spanish language version of “Healthy Living for Elders: Spotting Quackery Word Search,” written by Jennifer Hillan and Linda B. Bobroff, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, September 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy097

Vida Saludable: Etiquetas de suplementos dietéticos (FCS8854Span/FY1039)

wordsearchThis 1-page handout is the Spanish language version of “Healthy Living: Dietary Supplement Labels Word Search” Written by Karla P. Shelnutt, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, September 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1039