Slide One
Slide Two
Slide Three
Slide Four
Slide Five
Facebook Posts – April 13, 2026 **NEW**
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: More seniors need to have roommates; ‘zoomer to boomer’ pay phone connects generations; Alzheimer’s risk lessened by flu shots; why older adults skip hard candy.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Advance Care Planning for Pets **NEW**
Type: Article; 636 words
Description: What older adults can do to make sure their pets are cared for.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts – April 6, 2026
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: How older adults can find care, even without enough geriatricians; possible blood test for Alzheimer’s; understanding prescription drug discounts; rethinking old age in a time of longevity.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Plant vs. Animal Protein: What Older Adults Need to Know
Type: Article; 631 words
Description: This blog explains why protein is important for older adults and how it supports muscle strength and overall health. It compares plant and animal protein, summarizes recent research on muscle and longevity, and offers practical tips for building balanced, nutritious meals with both types of protein.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts – March 30, 2026
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: The golden age of estate sales; five people share their plans to age at home; on being an unwanted caregiver; children of older drivers struggle with when to take away the keys.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Preventing Power of Attorney Abuse
Type: Article; 628 words
Description: An overview of power of attorney abuse, the most common form of elder abuse.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts – March 23, 2026
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: AI bots may give bad medical advice; constant tech changes challenge seniors; banks are training workers to look for senior scammers; how to start an herb garden.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Understanding Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD)
Type: Article, 541 Words
Description: Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD) is a legally regulated end-of-life option in some states that allows certain terminally ill adults to choose the timing of their death, reflecting a growing emphasis on autonomy and dignity in care. Like advance care planning, understanding the law, communicating values early, and involving family in thoughtful conversations are essential to ensuring end-of-life wishes are honored.
Source: IlluminAge Agewise
Facebook Posts – March 16, 2026
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Retirement tips for solo agers; What science says about peptides; How caregivers stay organized; Candice Bergen on turning 80.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Pink Noise – Helpful or Harmful for Sleep?
Type: Article; 455 words
Description: What science says about pink noise, the latest viral health trend.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
6 Things You Should Never Say to a New Dementia Caregiver (And What to Say Instead)
Type: Article; 647 words
Description: Phrases to avoid saying to someone caring for a person with dementia
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts – March 09, 2026
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Build social ties to find purpose; LATE dementia; getting comfortable with talking about dying; shingles vaccine linked to slower aging.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
More Than Just Medication Makes the Best Dementia Care
Type: Article; 471 words
Description: New research reveals the important role of dementia care navigators.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts – March 2, 2026
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: 6 longevity tips; snow shoveling and heart attack; drug advertisement debate; older workers can learn new tech skills.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Understanding Ultra-Processed Foods
Type: Article; 598 words
Description: A guide for limiting your consumption of ultra-processed foods
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts – February 23, 2026
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Best diets for longevity; longer lifespans means rethinking retirement plans; older adults are missing out on vaccines; sneaky sources of sodium.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts – February 16, 2026
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Why continuity of care matters; caffeine linked to lower dementia risk; how to start a new path in midlife; how to train your brain.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Should an Older Adult Get a New Pet?
Type: Article; 587 words
Description: A guide to what older adults should know about getting a pet.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts – February 9, 2026
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: How an 87-year-old athlete keeps her heart strong; things to stop saying to your grandkids; volunteering for social connection; the best workout for longevity.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
4 Surprising Things That Can Affect Your Heart Health
Type: Article; 622 words
Description: Surprising risk factors for heart disease
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts – February 2, 2026
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: How to start anything; the healing power of music; take a quiz about brain health; managing your medicine cabinet.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Vetting Your Senior Care Partners
Type: Article; 707 words
Description: An overview of things to consider when hiring a senior care partner.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Creative Companions That Bring Connection to Seniors
Type: Article; 663
Description: Creative ways seniors can find companionship beyond traditional relationships.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise 2025
Power of Attorney: What You Need to Know
Type: Article; 623 words
Description: A guide to power of attorney
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise