Facebook Posts—December 11, 2023 **NEW**
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Tips to combat loneliness; scams increase over the holidays; mindfulness for better aging; choosing a retirement home for aging parents.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Dealing With Holiday Sadness **NEW**
Type: Article; 464 words
Description: The holidays can be difficult for people who are grieving or lonely. However, there are ways to cope with troubling feelings over the holidays.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts—December 4, 2023
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Make adventure part of healthy aging; 2024 adult vaccines; guide to long-term care insurance; cultivate more gratitude.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Non-Gift Ideas for Older Adults
Type: Article; 638 words
Description: Finding a thoughtful gift for the older adults in your life can be difficult. Instead of focusing on give them things, consider giving them experiences instead.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts—November 27, 2023
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: The challenges of caring for aging parents; 10 early signs of Parkinson’s; hearing aids help prevent falls; documentary sparks discussion about longevity.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Avoiding Package Scams
Type: Article; 420 words
Description: Learn about common warning signs of a scam.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise with information from AARP
Facebook Posts—November 20, 2023
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Hearing aids reduce the risk of dementia; aging around the world; what to do when driving skills decline; finding fulfillment in retirement.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
What Is Hospice Care
Type: Article; 553 words
Description: End-of-life is one of the most vulnerable times for patients and their loved ones. Thankfully, there is a healthcare service dedicated to helping people in these very moments of crisis: hospice care.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise with information from the Hospice Foundation, Medicare.gov, and the National Institute on Aging.
Adaptive Clothing: Comfort and Style for Every Body
Type: Article; 503 words
Description: Adaptive clothing helps seniors and people with disabilities dress independently with comfort and style.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts—November 13, 2023
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Some foods boost an Ozempic-like hormone; stress-relieving bedtime stretches; gendered ageism; more older former smokers should be screened for cancer.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Is It Time to Take Away the Keys?
Type: Article; 728 words
Description: Reasons why older drivers are at increased risk of injury in a motor vehicle accident and how to talk about senior driving safety.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts—November 6, 2023
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Home updates a big cost for seniors; supplement safety; tai chi for your heart; older adults find their third act.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
How to Have a Successful Nursing Home Visit
Type: Article; 539 words
Description: Tips for having a successful visit to a loved one who lives in a skilled nursing facility.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts—October 30, 2023
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Better buildings to protect older adults; stigma hurts health; skincare after 60; bladder health.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts—October 23, 2023
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Photographing the faces of dementia—and their caregivers; aging and longevity podcasts; senior fitness goals; exercises for seniors; Medicare open enrollment.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Leave Behind Memories—Not Stuff
Type: Article; 490 words
Description: Swedish death cleaning is a method of decluttering your belongings in order to leave behind less for other people to deal with after your death.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts—October 16, 2023
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: how dementia affects the 5 senses; inspiring retirement story; brain power control; making regular workouts more interesting.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Know Your Funeral Options
Type: Article; 480 words
Description: Learn about available funeral options in the United States.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise with information from History.com, Triguard, the Green Burial Council, the Cremation Association, WebMD, and the Federal Trade Commission.
Facebook Posts—October 9, 2023
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: The music and memory connection; doing good is good for your health; love after 60; a remodel to age in place.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Understanding and Improving Indoor Air Quality
Type: Article; 616 words
Description: Tips for monitoring and improving air quality
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Grieving Your Health After a Diagnosis
Type: Article; 468 words
Description: Tips for navigating the grief that may accompany a serious health condition.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts—October 2, 2023
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Fall shots; changing your ideas about aging; the fine art of aging; lower blood pressure by increasing steps.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise