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Table of ContentsIntroduction and Instructions......................................................................2Introductory Post.........................................................................................3Heart Health Posts.......................................................................................3Physical Activity Posts.................................................................................3Mental Challenge Posts...............................................................................4Diet Posts....................................................................................................4Social Posts.................................................................................................45 Simple Steps: Council Initiatives and Services.........................................6

Introduction and Instructions

Your Brain Matters is a program that guides you on how to look after your brain health. It is based on scientific evidence that a number of health and lifestyle factors are associated with brain function and the risk of developing dementia.

Being brain healthy is relevant at any age, whether you’re young, old or in between. Importantly, scientific research suggests that living a brain healthy life, particularly during midlife, may reduce a person’s risk of developing dementia. However, there are no guarantees as dementia cannot yet be prevented or cured.

There are 5 Simple Steps to Maximise Brain Health:Step 1: Look after your heartStep 2: Do some kind of physical activityStep 3: Mentally challenge your brainStep 4: Follow a healthy dietStep 5: Enjoy social activity

We have developed these sample social media posts to help you educate your community about the 5 Simple Steps to Maximise Brain Health, and to encourage people to get involved with your existing ‘brain healthy’ council initiatives and services.

The social media posts in this document are intended to be used in your Facebook page, e-newsletters, online news, or in any other online format that you use to connect with your community. The posts are structured around the 5 Simple Steps, and a couple of different examples have been provided for each step.

Each of the posts has a specially developed image. These are included in this document for ease of reference. The images are also available from the Social Media Image Pack on the website.

The posts are customisable, and there are spaces (highlighted in yellow) where you can insert details of your council’s brain healthy initiatives and services. For advice about which services and initiatives are applicable for each of the 5 Simple Steps, see the section ‘5 Simple Steps: Council Initiatives and Services’ at the end of this document.

Thank you for your interest in the Your Brain Matters Program. We very much hope that you take up this unique opportunity to support the health and wellbeing of your community.

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Introductory Post


Did you know that there are 5 Simple Steps to reduce your risk of developing dementia in the future? It’s never too early or too late to start. Stay tuned for more information about how your council services can help maximise your brain health.

Heart Health Posts


What is good for your heart is good for your brain. Ask your GP to check your cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar and body weight during your next visit. Keeping your heart healthy can reduce your risk of developing dementia in the future.

14% of Alzheimer’s disease cases worldwide are potentially attributable to smoking. Giving up smoking can reduce your risk of developing dementia in the future. See our smoking restrictions for more information on the steps we’re taking to encourage [council] residents to give up smoking.

Physical Activity Posts


Regular aerobic activity may reduce your risk of developing dementia in later life. Find an activity which suits you at one of our leisure centres <INSERT URL>.

A 25% reduction in physical inactivity could prevent 1 million cases of Alzheimer’s disease worldwide. Get active by exploring your local area on our bike paths <INSERT URL>.

Mental Challenge Posts


Learning a new skill is one way to reduce your risk of developing dementia in the future. Find something new to do at your local Neighbourhood Houses <INSERT URL>.

Researching something new stimulates the brain and can reduce your risk of developing dementia in the future. Find interesting information at your local library <INSERT URL>.

Diet Posts


What you eat can affect your brain health and reduce your risk of developing dementia in the future. Learn how to grow nutritious fruit and vegetables at home with our Home Harvest booklet <INSERT URL>.

Eating a nutritious diet full of fruit and vegetables can reduce your risk of developing dementia in the future. Visit your local farmer’s market to find some fresh, healthy foods <INSERT URL>.

Social Posts


Being socially engaged is one way to reduce your risk of developing dementia in the future. Come and visit one of our Men’s sheds for a cuppa and a yarn, you can also work on a project or learn some new skills <INSERT URL>.

Volunteering can help you learn new skills, keep active and stay social, and it can also help you reduce your risk of developing dementia. Check out opportunities for volunteering within [city council] here <INSERT URL>.

5 Simple Steps: Council Initiatives and Services

Many initiatives and facilities run by councils align with the Your Brain Matters 5 Simple Steps and can be used to promote brain health. The following table includes a list of council initiatives and facilities that may be relevant for each step. Note that some initiatives and facilities are relevant for multiple steps. This is great as it gives people the opportunity to engage in activities which are brain healthy in multiple ways.

1. Heart health

2. Physical activity

3. Mental challeng

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4. Diet 5. Social activities

Initiatives that promote heart health X

Initiatives that improve management of chronic diseases such as diabetes and obesity

X

Access to accurate and current health information

X

Promotion of smoke-free environments X

Smoking reduction initiatives X

Availability of outdoor green spaces X X

Council run leisure centres X X

Sporting facilities X X

Information about local leisure and sports options

X X

Local walking groups X X

Walking and cycling tracks X


Promoting the use of public transport to increase incidental exercise

X

Initiatives that enable lifelong learning X

Neighbourhood house programs X X X X

Library services X X

Participation in the arts X X

Easy access to healthy food choices X

Community gardens X X X

Healthy eating and food workshops X X X

Information about growing fruit and vegetables

X X X

Promotion of local farmer’s markets X X

Initiative that encourage connected communities and create opportunities for social connection

X

Internet access to encourage social connectedness and social networks

X

Volunteering opportunities within the community

X X X

Social table tennis programs X X

Book groups / scrabble X X


clubs

Participation in music and cultural events X

Neighbour day activities X

Men’s sheds X X X


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