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The Empowered Caregiver Education Program
Presented by the Alzheimer's Association Caring for a loved one living with dementia brings both challenges and rewards. As the disease...
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Oct 21, 2024
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Will Contest Cases and Alzheimer’s Disease
Written by: Kerry R. Peck Often an elderly person who is afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease is the subject of undue influence by someone...
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Oct 21, 2024
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Running for a different fight with Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter AlzStars at the 2024 Chicago Marathon
This year, the Alzheimer’s Association brought together hundreds of passionate AlzStars supporters at the 2024 Bank of America Chicago...
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Oct 14, 2024
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Purple Pickle Party benefiting Alzheimer's and all other dementias
Cheri McEssy’s journey with the Alzheimer’s Association began long before she joined the Illinois Chapter Executive Board in 2017. Her...
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Oct 14, 2024
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United for Care: Community Conversation and Expo on Dementia Education and Caregiver Support
Are you looking for resources and support as a caregiver, or seeking to better understand dementia? The "United for Care: Community...
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Oct 8, 2024
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Running the distance and navigating the unexpected journey of Alzheimer’s caregiving
Author: Gwen Stone Becoming a caregiver was not a path I chose, but one that life thrust upon me and my family. My father was a Type-A,...
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Oct 8, 2024
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Illinois Chapter shines the spotlight on Hispanic co-workers during Hispanic Heritage Month
Genesis Villalobos has been with the Alzheimer's Association for 3.5 years, working as a Navigator for the US POINTER Study. She helps...
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Oct 6, 2024
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Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter shines a light on Alzheimer’s during Hispanic Heritage Month
Author: Lupita Vavalle My connection to Alzheimer’s began over 20 years ago when my father was diagnosed with the disease in Mexico. At...
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Oct 2, 2024
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