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Facebook Posts—September 25, 2023 **NEW**
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Tech is ignoring the older adult market; AI aids scammers; protect your hearing; daily habits for longevity.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Preparing an Emergency Plan for Your Unique Needs **NEW**
Type: Article; 461 words
Description: Emergency preparedness
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise with information from the Administration for Community Living.
Facebook Posts—September 18, 2023
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: What people want to be at 100; free falls quiz; tips for writing a will; how to save while being a caregiver.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Avoiding Predatory Home Buyers
Type: Article; 457 words
Description: Red flags to watch out for when selling one’s home.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Managing Caregiver Guilt
Type: Article; 700 words
Description: Self-care tips for caregivers
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts—September 11, 2023
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Becoming an empty nester; Sheryl Lee Ralph talks about aging; facing dementia in a spouse; nature boosts mental health.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts—September 4, 2023
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Internalized ageism; MIND diet; red meat risk; Medicare drug price cuts.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Practicing Mindfulness
Type: Article; 522 words
Description: Taking some time to practice mindfulness every day can help you learn how to be more in tune with your emotions and live in the moment.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts—August 28, 2023
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Benefits of Mediterranean diet; tips for Alzheimer’s mealtime; foods that are good for your liver; dealing with the impending death of a loved one.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
The Ultimate Social Influencer? Grandparents
Type: Article; 645 words
Description: Grandparents play an important role to the younger generations. In fact, they may be the ultimate social influencer. To honor Grandparents Day on September 10, here are some ways grandparents contribute to their grandchildren’s lives.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise with information from AARP, the Journal of Family Issues, The Harris Poll, Brigham Young University, Utah State University, TheHealthy.com, Pan McMillan, CBS News, Association of Health Care Journalism, The Chronicle of Evidence-Based Mentoring, and the Legacy Project.
Facebook Posts—August 21, 2023
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: celebrities on aging; company won’t solve loneliness; quit smoking for your pets; nature and mental health.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
AgeTech 101
Type: Article; 620 words
Description: What is aging technology and how will it affect the future of healthcare?
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts—August 14, 2023
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Petting animals helps mental health; common fears about growing older; dealing with nursing home guilt; dementia and creativity.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Immunizations Are Not Just For Kids
Type: Article; 533 words
Description: Vaccines protect everyone in every stage of life. As we age, our immune systems grow weaker, making us vulnerable to diseases and to suffering complications from those diseases. Here are the vaccines that are recommended for older adults and seniors.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise with information from Norman Rockwell Museum, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, The Commonwealth Fund, and the Food and Drug Administration.
7 Helpful Tips for Helping Your Parents Downsize
Type: Article; 497 words
Description: Tips for helping older adults
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts—August 7, 2023
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Finding peace in retirement; caregiver stress quiz; is America ready for an aging population; dementia patients in the emergency room.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
New Alzheimer’s Drugs – What You Should Know
Type: Article; 483 Words
Description: Studies of two new Alzheimer’s drugs give patients and their providers some cautious optimism in the fight against Alzheimer’s.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts—July 31, 2023
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: New weight loss drugs; Americans with disabilities; intergenerational trauma; meds that affect how well you handle heat.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts—July 24, 2023
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Making grief more bearable; ‘hospital at home’; healing power of nature; text message scams.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Music and Sleep: How Music Affects Brain Health and Sleep Quality in Older Adults
Type: Article; 522 words
Description: Music can impact brain health and sleep quality.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts—July 17, 2023
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Music and dementia; super-centenarians offer advice for longevity; better sleep at any age; lessons learned from dementia.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
How Stepfamilies Can Navigate Eldercare Issues
Type: Article; 512 words
Description: Caring for aging parents comes with many challenges for any family; for blended or stepfamilies, additional issues can surface like conflicted loyalties or who owns decision-making. There are several steps that you can take – whether you are the parent, biological relative, or step-relative – to promote compassion and cooperation.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise with information from AARP, Family Caregiver Alliance, and Utah State University.
Facebook Posts—July 10, 2023
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Emergency kit essentials; dancing to beat depression; new Alzheimer’s drug approved; older adults are gaming.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Protect Your Feet in Style This Summer
Type: Article; 625 words
Description: Make sure the shoes you wear are not causing damage to other parts of your body.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts—July 3, 2023
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Feelings about retirement; Jack Hanna’s experience with Alzheimer’s; make your walk an adventure; hip fractures to double.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Summer Food Safety
Type: Article; 636 words
Description Food safety tips to consider during summer gatherings
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts—June 26, 2023
Be An Aphasia-Friendly Communicator
Facebook Posts—June 19, 2023
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Negotiating with resistant aging parents; managing stress; diet and lifestyle changes; backing away from body-mass index.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Are You Prepared for a Natural Disaster?
Type: Article; 659 words
Description: Ways to prepare yourself and your family for natural disasters
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts—June 12, 2023
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Picking sunscreen; indoor air quality; digital ageism; supporting someone with a mental illness.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Heart Healthy Travel Tips
Type: Article; 517 words
Description: Travel tips for people with cardiovascular issues
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts—June 5, 2023
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: questions for a neurologist; mealtimes and Alzheimer’s; decluttering your adult children’s stuff; yoga fights frailty.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Checking in with LGBTQ Elders
Type: Article; 477 words
Description: Celebrate pride month and support LGBTQ elders.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts—May 29, 2023
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Fall prevention; best sandals for foot pain; views on healthy aging; resistant older parents.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Talk to Dad About Aging Well
Type: Article; 640 words
Description: Talk to your dad regularly to ensure he’s taking steps to keep himself healthy and independent.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts—May 22, 2023
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Caregiver improv; aging and the immune system; seated stretch routine; aging in place.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
More Than Memory Loss
Type: Article; 498 words
Description: Ironically, a big aspect of this dementia is forgotten when portrayed in the movies and on television. More than memory loss, dementia often includes sensory loss as well. By understanding this greater loss, we can better respond, help, and care for those with the condition.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise with information from Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer Scotland, MedBridge, National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders.
How Aging Life Care Managers Help Older Adults
Type: Article; 603 words
Description: Learn what services are provided by life care managers
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts—May 15, 2023
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Socialization is important for seniors; grandmother’s designs go viral; dementia and personality changes; 74 year-old distance runner.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts—May 8, 2023
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: 55+ dance crew; benefits of travel; new RSV vaccine; life after a heart attack.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Respect & Protect Our Elders
Type: Article; 527 words
Description: Did you know that one in ten seniors has been a victim of abuse? In order to respect and protect our elders, it’s important to recognize what elder abuse looks like and take steps to safeguard seniors.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise with information from University of Southern California, National Center on Elder Abuse, Administration for Community Living, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Facebook Posts—May 1, 2023
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Running and arthritis; is arthritis avoidable; “deprescribing”; anxiety in older adults.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Reduce Indoor Allergies
Type: Article; 466 words
Description: Allergies are the sixth leading chronic illness in the United States, impacting more than 100 million people. While the pollen outside may be problematic, many allergies are caused by indoor elements. So, what can you do to reduce allergies indoors? Here are six actions to take.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise with information from Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, the Cleveland Clinic, Cedars-Sinai, and the Mayo Clinic.