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Get Smart!

Make Smarter Health decisions!

The Healthy For Life Handbook For Delaware Seniors

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Raise Your Health IQ!

Learn how to:
*	Manage health problems
*	Prevent and treat illnesses
*	Communicate with doctors
*	Manage medications
*	Remain independent

Our Healthy for Life resources and programs can help you put Prevention into Practice.

A Great Tool for Educators!
The Healthy For Life Handbook is an excellent support tool for educators.  Use it to 
reinforce program topics, and encourage continued application of good health 
management techniques.

Take Care. Take Charge. 

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The Healthy for Life Handbook
Want to have more control over your health and independence?  Let the Healthy for Life 
Handbook be your guide!  Specifically developed for people age 60 or better, the 
handbook is a self-care guide to health and independence, offering information on more 
than 200 health topics, in a format that’s easy to read and understand.

Your Guide to Wise Choices
The Healthy For Life Handbook provides information on preventing illness and staying 
healthy.  If you do become ill, the handbook can help you determine when a home 
remedy or doctor’s visit is most appropriate.  You’ll also find great tips for preparing for 
doctor visits, communicating effectively with health professions and making informed 
decisions about tests, medications and surgeries.

Most importantly, this informative resource will help you remain independent and in 
control of your health care decisions.

To order a copy of the handbook, a personal health record or for information about other 
Healthy For Life wellness programs, call 1-800-223-9074.   Or visit our web site at  
www.dsaapd.com.

It’s never too late to take charge of your health!

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Healthy For Life is a Health Education and Disease Prevention Program for older adults 
developed by Delaware’s Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical 
Disabilities.  Our goal is to help you stay healthy, happy and independent through good 
nutrition, physical activity and healthy behaviors.

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Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities