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Learning to Embrace Winter **NEW**
Type: Article; 558 words
Description: Tips for embracing the wintertime.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts – January 20, 2025 **NEW**
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: How your inner clock impacts your health; simple health tips from experts; resources for solo agers are growing; caring for someone with dementia.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Caregiving in the Movies
Type: Article; 522 words
Description: A list of movies and documentaries about caregiving.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts – January 13, 2025
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: A weightlifting gym specifically for older adults; changes in Medicare in 2025; small acts of kindness really can change the world; some older Americans are back on the job market.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
What We Learned About Aging in 2024
Type: Article; 569 words
Description: A wrap-up of what we learned about the science of aging in 2024.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts – January 6, 2025
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Kindness is good for your health; anticipatory grief; two jobs with the lowest rates of Alzheimer’s; You’re never too old to pursue your dreams
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts—December 30, 2024
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Scams to watch out for in 2025; pickleball is big at the Florida Senior Games; silver linings of Alzheimer’s disease; new novel explores ageism from the lens of a murder.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
The Science of Setting Goals
Type: Article; 559 words
Description: Learn the science behind what makes some goals into permanent habits.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts – December 23, 2024
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: A third of older adults still experience loneliness; payments are going digital, but not for many seniors; the power of using inclusive language for aging; a conversation about growing old in America.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Healthy Sleep Habits for Older Adults
Type: Article, 725 words
Description: What factors can contribute to sleep problems in older adults.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise with information from Yale University.
Facebook Posts – December 16, 2024
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: One woman shares the upsides of her father’s dementia; daily dark chocolate might prevent diabetes; why muscle strength is important for aging; actress Andie MacDowell talks aging with attitude.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
What is “Person-Centered” Care?
Type: Article; 695 words
Description: Learn what person-centered care means in practical terms.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts – December 9, 2024
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: The science of kindness; how best to express condolences; don’t obsess over the “perfect gift”; stressing about getting older can worsen cognitive decline.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Accessible Gift-Wrapping Hacks
Type: Article; 591 words
Description: Tips and tricks to make the gifts you give easy for anyone to open.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts – December 2, 2024
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Seniors are spending a significant number of days seeking medical care; NPR wants to hear from family caregivers; common open enrollment scams; have an emergency plan in place to deal with the fear of falling.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
How to Avoid Estate Sale Scams
Type: Article, 896 words
Description: Managing a loved one’s possessions during a time of grief can be overwhelming. Estate sales offer a solution by outsourcing the work of sorting, pricing, and selling items, but the industry’s lack of regulation leaves room for scams. To protect yourself, it’s important to carefully vet estate sale companies. Get referrals from trusted sources, research the company’s background, check reviews and credentials, and make sure all terms are clear in the contract. Take the time you need and don’t be afraid to negotiate to ensure your loved one’s possessions are handled with care and respect.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise, sources: KPRC2 Houston, Minnesota Attorney General
Fostering Intergenerational Friendships
Type: Article; 654 words
Description: The benefits of intergenerational friendships and how to foster connections outside of family members.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts – November 25, 2024
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: What driving rats can teach us about human joy; cross-generation friendships benefit everyone; worrying about aging can worsen cognitive decline; you may be eligible for a catch-up contribution to your 401(k).
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts – November 18, 2024
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
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.