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Facebook Posts – November 18, 2024 **NEW**
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Sleep mistakes to avoid; more seniors are caring for their unmarried partners; more “solo agers” rely on neighbors and community members for help; how to avoid letting ageist criticism become a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Advance Directives and Dementia: Planning Ahead for Peace of Mind **NEW**
Type: Article; 650 words
Description: Advance directives are crucial for ensuring your medical care preferences are respected, especially for those with dementia. This post covers background questions on advance directives and dementia.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise, 2024; this article is for information and education purposes only; if you are interested in making or updating an advance directive or learning about care planning by or on behalf of a person with Alzheimer’s or other form of dementia consider seeking the advice of a medical, legal, care management, or other qualified professional.
Facebook Posts – November 11, 2024
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Alzheimer’s caregivers share lessons they’ve learned; older adult binge drinking on the rise; how to have the end-of-life talk with your parents; practice balance for good health.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
The Importance of Gratitude
Type: Article, 606 words
Description: Gratitude is a powerful practice that can improve both mental and physical well-being, making it especially meaningful during National Gratitude Month and Thanksgiving. By focusing on the positive aspects of life and regularly expressing appreciation, individuals can experience benefits like reduced stress, better heart health, and stronger relationships.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise with information from Harvard Medical School, UCLA Health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and Penn Medicine Princeton Health
Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Type: Article, 587 words
Description: Many people experience shifts in mood and behavior during the fall and winter months. It’s important to recognize when these mood changes indicate seasonal affective disorder (SAD), which is a type of depression.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise with information from National Institute of Mental Health, Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins Medicine
Facebook Posts – November 4, 2024
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: What’s new in Medicare open enrollment this year; tips for avoiding fake products online; a gerontologist offers advice for caring for aging parents; what’s better, every day exercise or weekend warriors?
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts – October 28, 2024
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Pet custody in a divorce; have we reached peak human lifespan?; Weighing the risks and benefits of medical tourism; what mom’s beauty routine during dementia taught me about femininity.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Dementia-Friendly Halloween Tips
Type: Article, 532 words
Description: While Halloween can be a fun and exciting time, it can be stressful or overwhelming for those with dementia. With some planning and consideration, family members and caregivers can help their loved ones enjoy a fun holiday experience.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts October 21, 2024
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Hearing aids that you may already own; what caregiving taught me about femininity; what Medicare doesn’t cover; 8 ways to make the future brighter.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
How to Have a Successful Family Meeting
Type: Article, 673 Words
Description: Family meetings are a valuable way to discuss future care plans for an older loved one, ensuring everyone is informed and working together. By planning ahead, creating an agenda, and keeping communication open, families can make thoughtful decisions that honor their loved one’s wishes.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise with information from Colorado State University Extension and Family Caregiver Alliance
Facebook Posts – October 14, 2024
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Alabama woman credits faith for long life; dementia red flags; people of all ages and IQs can fall for online scams; baby boomers have home ownership concerns.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Medicare Open Enrollment – Part 2
Type: Article; 606 words
Description: Things to consider when considering Medicare coverage options and whether to make changes during the annual open enrollment window.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise with information from The U.S. Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, 2024
Facebook Posts – October 7, 2024
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: After your death, who takes care of your pet?; ageism in online images is on the decline; Samuel L. Jackson at 75; baby boomers worry about ageism in the office.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Medicare Open Enrollment – Part 1
Type: Article; 589 words
Description: short backgrounder on MC open enrollment period, with further particulars offered in companion piece, Part II
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise, illuminAge.com, with information from The U.S. Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, 2024
Facebook Posts – September 30, 2024
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Kathy Bates talks ageism; when to update your will; who saves when multiple generations live under one roof?; music as medicine.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Fall is Vaccine Season
Type: Article; 436 words
Description: CDC and FDA Flu and COVID-19 vaccine updates and reminders
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts – September 23, 2024
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Chair yoga is not just for older people; things to prevent cognitive decline; life coaches vs. therapists; best grab bars.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
How Aging Life Care Managers Support Older Adults, No Matter Where They Live
Type: Article; 565 words
Description: Aging life care managers can support older adults through many of life’s transition.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts – September 16, 2024
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: What is a life review?; older runner finds community; better eye health to prevent dementia; FTC warns about phishing scams.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Mobile Apps for Family Caregivers
Type: Article; 615 words
Description: Being a family caregiver can be a challenging but rewarding role, and finding the right technology can make a world of difference in managing the complex responsibilities of caregiving.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise