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Facebook Posts—March 27, 2023 **NEW**
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Older women are good for business; humanity and AI master aging; becoming a knitwear celebrity at 83; eat smaller fish.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Do You Really Need Supplements? **NEW**
Type: Article; 536 words
Description: An overview on the efficacy of vitamins and other dietary supplements
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts—March 20, 2023 **NEW**
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: reduce dementia risk; food insecurity hastens cognitive decline; small amount of exercise can lower disease risk; pros and cons of weight loss drugs.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Spring Safely into the New Season
Type: Article; 484 words
Description: Tips for a safe spring season for older adults.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts—March 13, 2023
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Grandfathers find their own way; navigating Parkinson’s disease; senior volunteers less lonely; scammer target vets.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Alone But Not Lonely: Tips for Solo Aging
Type: Article; 557 words
Description: Today, more than one in four adults over age 60 lives alone in the United States; senior women are more likely than senior men to live on their own. Whether you plan to age solo or find yourself doing so, there are actions to take to ensure the twilight years are joyous, healthy, and safe.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise with information from Forbes, Pew Research Center, The Washington Post, The Motley Fool, University of North Carolina.
Facebook Posts—March 6, 2023
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Factors affecting heart age; don’t ignore osteoarthritis diagnosis; best wheelchair lifts; new RSV vaccine could save older adults.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Bone Up to Protect Your Bones
Type: Article; 529 words
Description: Osteoporosis is a quiet disease that impacts the bones, weakening them over time and making fractures more likely. About 50 million people over 50 in the U.S. have low bone mass, although they may not know it until they break a bone. Although many connect fragile bones as a normal part of the aging process, it isn’t a normal part of healthy aging. The good news is that it’s never too late to start protecting and strengthening your bones.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise with information from Verywell Health, the National Institute on Aging, the National Institute on alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation, and Rush University.
Facebook Posts—February 27, 2023
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: What is frontotemporal dementia; aching winter joints; let’s get moving; gender roles and caregiving.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Living with Older Loved Ones
Type: Article; 584 words
Description: “Full-nest syndrome” occurs when multi-generations of a family live under the same roof. While a full nest has many positives, it can also bring additional stress and unexpected issues. It’s important to consider the real world impacts beforehand. Here are four questions to think about.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise with information from A Place for Mom, AARP, Senior Navigator, Center for Mental Health and Aging, Human Good, and NIH.
Facebook Posts—February 20, 2023
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Jane Fonda’s tips for aging; sensory loss and dementia; broken heart syndrome; chocolate and your heart
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
The Keys to Safe Driving for Seniors
Type: Article; 480 words
Description: Over 48 million U.S. drivers on the road in 2020 were 65 or older, a jump of 68% in 20 years. Here are some indicators to pay attention to if you are wondering whether a loved one (or yourself) should be behind the wheel.
Source: IlluminAge
Always Put Your Best Foot Forward
Type: Article; 456 Words
Description: Proper foot care is critical for seniors. Here are helpful tips for how to properly care for your aging feet.
Source: IlluminAge
Facebook Posts — February 13, 2023
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Older adults are more resilient; how to have a happy life; long COVID family caregivers; implications of aging workforce.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts— February 6, 2023
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Money errors may signal dementia; older models are the new stars of fashion; fairy tale aging; memory may be better than you think.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Heart Healthy Habits for Couples
Type: Article; 620 words
Description: Ideas for couples to develop good heart healthy habits.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
The Importance of Stretching
Type: Article; 329 words
Description: An overview of how a regular stretching routine can help older adults stay mobile.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts — January 30, 2023
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Get your affairs in order; bivalent booster effective against new variants; tips for winter blues; does warm milk help you sleep?
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Thank a Blood Donor!
Type: Article; 531 words
Description: Information about blood donation in the United States.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts — January 23, 2023
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Paxlovid and older adults; osteoporosis; physical therapy for incontinence; important documents to gather.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts—January 16, 2023
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Penicillin allergies; infographic on healthy aging; exercise for neck and back pain; what happened when Australia lowered sodium.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Understanding Glaucoma
Type: Article; 490 words
Description Understand the causes and risk factors for glaucoma.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Does Your Loved One Need Help?
Type: Article; 472 words
Description: After New Year’s, it’s time for a collective sigh of relief: the holidays are over! But if you’re still worrying about an older loved one, it may be time to start thinking about getting them extra support. There are many different types of elder care to assist people as they age.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise with information from US News and NIH.
Facebook Posts — January 9, 2023
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Understand how emergency responders treat cardiac arrest; ballroom dancing for brain health; virtual reality in palliative care; hydrate for your health.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts—Monday, January 2, 2023
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Retired grandparents care for grandkids; “undeck” the halls; how activities help senior living residents; Social Security scammers.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Questions to Ask When Choosing a New Doctor
Type: Article; 426 words
Description: Things to consider when choosing a new doctor or other healthcare provider.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise with information from Consumer Reports magazine.
Resolve to Exercise More
Type: Article; 521 words
Description: Benefits of increased exercise and how you can build habits that last.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts — December 26, 2022
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Protect loved ones from financial scams; more baby boomers live alone; walking may reduce dementia risk; pandemic changes in the workplace.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Family Health History for a Healthier You!
Type: Article; 458 words
Description: Wintertime plus holidays means lots of cozy time with loved ones and a perfect time for telling stories…about family health history! Family health history is important to your health more than you might imagine. Many diseases and chronic conditions are linked to genetics and can be inherited.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts — December 19, 2022
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Osteoporosis foods to avoid; the power of accepting aging; Alzheimer’s myths; Jamie Lee Curtis is “pro-aging”
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Managing Diabetic Complications
Title: Managing Diabetic Complications
Type: Article; 689 words
Description: an overview of diabetes and how you can manage the complications.
Facebook Posts – December 12, 2022
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Self-gifting is good for you; videos to teach family caregivers about pain; this year’s flu shot a good fit; make lasting friendships.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts — December 5, 2022
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: The value of institutional knowledge; surgery risky for seniors; mRNA universal flu vaccine; dementia and driving.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
(Self) Caring for Caregivers
Type: Article; 431 words
Description: According to the CDC, about one in four adults acts as an informal or unpaid caregivers for someone with a long-term illness or disability. There are many different fulfilling benefits to being a caregiver. But, taking care of a loved one involves a high amount of stress and there is a real possibility of burnout. Here are some suggestions to take care of yourself or to support the caregivers you know.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise with information from the CDC, UCSF Health, Verywell Health, and MayoClinic.
Facebook Posts— November 28, 2022
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Medicare open enrollment; practice gratitude all year; Prue Leith on geriatric dating; screening question for women’s cardiovascular risk.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Winter Wonderland Safety Tips
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
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
Type: Article; 523 words
Description: Ways to make your family recipes a bit healthier this holiday season.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise