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Winter Wonderland Safety Tips **NEW**
Type: Article; 564 words
Description: From frigid temperatures to isolation, cold weather hazards are real and common. Here are four ways to be safe during the big chill season.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise with information from the National Institute on Aging, HealthInAging.org, and Care.com.
Facebook Posts — November 21, 2022 **NEW**
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Stopping negative self talk; growing global population; games for brain health;
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Healthier Holiday Swaps **NEW**
Type: Article; 523 words
Description: Ways to make your family recipes a bit healthier this holiday season.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts – November 14, 2022
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: The “great unretirement” has begun; small signs of stress; how older adults can get started with exercise; new RSV vaccine is good news for older adults.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Talk Turkey About End-of-Life Plans
Type: Article; 736 words
Description: The holiday season is when we gather to cheer for our football team, dive into our favorite foods, find bargains for our gift lists and spend extra time with our loved ones. It’s also the perfect time to share our advance care planning decisions and end-of-life preferences. Because everyone around the table will likely be around the bedside when the time comes.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise with information from NIA and Honoring Choices Pacific Northwest.
Facebook Posts — November 7, 2022
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: How Dementia affects the brain; Tips for aging actively with Parkinson's Disease; Wear age as a badge of honor; Disaster risks for older adults
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Gratitude Is Good for Your Health
Type: Article; 603 words
Description: An overview of the health benefits of gratitude and how you can practice it all year long.
Sources: IlluminAge AgeWise
How to Cope with the End of Daylight Saving Time
Type: Article; 660 words
Description How daylight saving time affects our bodies.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts—October 31, 2022
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Spotting misinformation on the internet; butter board food trend; learn how to learn; weighing the ethics of #dementia TikTok.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts – October 24, 2022
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Ice bucket challenge pays off; what to know about the Apple Watch’s fall detection technology; dementia may be detectable prior to diagnosis; new scam targeting older adults.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Mental Health Matters
Type: Article; 660 words
Description: One in five adults experience mental illness in the United States with one in 20 experiencing mental illness that interferes with daily life and function. More than 12 million adults had serious thoughts of suicide. Ensuring mental health matters as much as physical health begins at home; here are some actions to help you and your loved ones.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise with information from Archetypes, NAMI, SAMHSA, NIMH, and WHO.
Caring for Someone Who Hoards
Type: Article; 851 words
Description: Article about hoarding, what it is and how to get help.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts— October 17, 2022
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Alternatives for sober October; family dinners can lessen stress; quiz about ageism; weight and type 2 diabetes.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts—October 10, 2022
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: High cholesterol foods you can still have; World Mental Health Day; Help for spouses who are also caregivers; Resources to protect against financial exploitation
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
The Gift of Getting Old
Title: The Gift of Getting Old
Type: Article; 574 words
Description: While the adage that age is just a number may be true, 87% of Americans express anxiety about aging. But aging can be a joyous and wonderous experience. Here are five ways to combat “FOGO” or the “fear of getting old.”
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise with information from Pfizer, Psychology Today, CDC, Smithsonian Magazine, LiveStrong, Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, NIH, APA.
Meditation for Health: 7 Scientific Takeaways
Type: Article; 675 words
Description: Meditation has grown in popularity with people practicing it and more apps offered to help with mindfulness. But what does scientific research say about the health benefits of meditation?
Sources: IlluminAge AgeWise with information from Time and NIH.
Facebook Posts — October 3, 2022
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Tips for dealing with memory problems; psychology’s role in the aging process; the connection between Alzheimer’s disease and diabetes; don’t be afraid to ask for help.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Understanding Lewy Body Dementia
Type: Article; 488 words
Description: an overview of Lewy body dementia and its symptoms.
Sources: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts— September 26, 2022
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: How to bring down hypertension; Charlie Gibson has a new hosting gig; AARP financial abuse signs; 11 myths about Alzheimer’s.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts — September 19, 2022
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Study shows family caregivers benefit from supportive friends and family; some movements can make your back pain worse; your attitude about aging could affect your health; study about start-up founders shakes up ageist stereotypes.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Overcoming the Stigma of Alzheimer’s Disease
Type: Article; 561 words
Description: Many people don’t have the facts about dementia. Here are five ways to overcome the stigma if diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
Source: IlluminAge with information from the Alzheimer’s Association and the Alzheimer’s Society (UK).
Title: Facebook Posts — September 12, 2022
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: COVID reinfections; over-the-counter hearing aids; dog ownership improves physical activity; interesting artistic image of the brain.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Dealing with Seasonal Depression
Type: Article; 555 words; with Facebook post
Description: Many people enjoy the changing of the seasons as summer ends; but for others, the impending season change brings about emotional changes.
Source(s): NIH.gov; Yale.edu; Forbes.com; WCAX3 news; IlluminAge
Protecting Seniors During Natural Disasters
Type: Article; 595 words
Description: Seniors are at greater risk of death in a natural disaster. Here are some steps to protect the health of elders if a disaster occurs.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise with information from FEMA, ready.gov, AARP, AHA, the CDC, and WellRX.
Facebook Posts – September 5, 2022
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Hearing aids may save relationships; strawberries and Alzheimer’s; exercise lowers risk of COVID-19; end-of-life care for dementia patients.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
6 Ways to Model Good Health for the Grandkids
Type: Article; 775 words
Description: For Grandparents Day, a reminder that when it comes to healthy behaviors, older adults can leave a legacy of good examples.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts – August 29, 2022
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Museums adding programs for older adults; Harvard Medical School experts discuss persistent back pain; The National Institute on Aging shares information on strength training; ABC reports on the challenges faced by family caregivers during the pandemic.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts – August 22, 2022
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Hospice care vs. palliative care; ageism can harm older adults; tech support fraud; information for new caregivers.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Are the Baby Boomers Healthier Than Previous Generations?
Type: Article; 800 words
Description: Research shows that older adults today are living with more chronic conditions than their parents did.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise with information from Penn State University