Facebook Posts – April 28, 2025 **NEW**
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: How to retrain your brain for movement; a grandparentās guide to kid slang; Rick Stevesā next adventure; happiness tips for 85-year-olds.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Cybersecurity for People With Dementia **NEW**
Type: Article; 520 words
Description: How to protect people with dementia from online fraud.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts April 21, 2025 **NEW**
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Brain doctors offer tips; colleges offer programs for people to āun-retireā; older adults and alcohol donāt mix; cooking is good for your well-being.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
The DASH Diet for Heart Health **NEW**
Type: Article; 588 words
Description: An overview of the DASH diet
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts – April 14, 2025
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Are we in the age of aging better?; Sugar-free doesnāt mean healthy; a 20-minute workout to stay nimble; caregiving can change your sense of self.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
The Benefits of Respite Care for Family Caregivers
Type: Article; 645 words
Description: An overview of the benefits of respite care for family caregivers.
Source: IlluminAge Communication Partners
Facebook Posts ā April 7, 2025
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Some reasons to be optimistic about dementia; the benefits of Swedish death cleaning; how to focus your attention; sitting down to eat could help your digestion.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Understanding Parkinsonās Disease: New Research Brings Hope
Type: Article, 531 words
Description: During Parkinsonās Awareness Month, new research offers hope for better diagnosis and treatment, including adaptive deep brain stimulation (aDBS) for personalized care and biomarkers that aid early detection. With Parkinsonās cases projected to reach 25.2 million by 2050, these advancements highlight the urgent need for continued research and awareness.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise with information from The BMJ, University of California San Francisco, and AgĆŖncia FAPESP
Facebook Posts ā March 31, 2025
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: What older adults should know about the current measles outbreak; weird signs of aging; the benefits of intergenerational friendships; hobbies to improve cognition.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
How to Choose the Right Person to Handle Your Will
Type: Article; 536 words
Description: tips for selecting an executor
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts ā March 24, 2025
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: A young widow shares her experience; how to better support family caregivers; a brief history of Medicaid; five unexpected things about getting older.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Protecting Yourself from Text Message Scams
Type: Article; 478 words
Description: An overview of text message scams and how to avoid them.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
When Is It Time for a Mobility Aid? A Guide to Getting Started
Type: Article; 535 words
Description: When to consider using a mobility device and how to get one.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts ā March 17, 2025
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Heart disease can mean complicated decisions for older adults; essays about the best of humanity; how much sleep do you need?; letting go of our attachment to childhood toys can make downsizing emotionally challenging.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts – March 10, 2025
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Finding meaning after being diagnosed with Alzheimerās; five exercises to improve balance; when aging steals hunger; seven ways to bring more meaning into your life.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
The Power of Exercise āSnacksā for Older Adults
Type: Article; 710 words
Description: Suggestions for ways to fit in small bursts of movement throughout your day.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts – March 3, 2025
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: What to do if your community pharmacy closes; how to take a break from your smartphone; rethinking retirement; tips for adjusting to new hearing aids.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
What to Know About Donating Your Body to Science
Type: Article; 564 words
Description: An overview of the process of donating your body to science.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Protecting Our Elders: How to Recognize and Stop Abuse
Type: Article; 447 words
Description: Tips for spotting and stopping elder abuse.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise with information from the National Institute on Aging.
Facebook Posts – February 24, 2025
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Advice for caregivers, from caregivers; tips for improving your social life; how to turn on your phoneās ādo not disturbā features; how winter weather affects chronic conditions.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Facebook Posts February 17, 2025
Type: Four Facebook posts with links out to resources.
Description: Grandparenting can be good medicine; one man is beating his genetic predisposition to Alzheimerās disease; using Ozempic for alcohol use disorder; what caregivers should know about Medicare.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise
Talking to Older Loved Ones About Financial Scams
Type: Article; 608 words
Description: Learn the warning signs that an older adult may be falling victim to fraud.
Source: IlluminAge AgeWise