For Christine Read, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s gives “hope that one day no one else I love and care about will have to struggle with...

Shannon Elder began participating in the Decatur Walk to End Alzheimer’s two years ago. Her father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease...

“Stay strong, you are not alone, and we will continue to fight for those who forget how to,” said Airen DeCarli. Airen is participating...

Melody Mulvaney is participating in the Mattoon/Charleston Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, September 25 in honor of her mother. When...

On Monday, August 16, two of our policy victories were signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker! Special thanks to the partnership with...

So far, Brian Gaughan has faced countless challenges, both in his professional life and his personal life. He worked as a police officer...

The Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter is thrilled to announce the new members of our Board of Directors. The incoming cohort is...

Sarah and her mother, Milly O’Brien. Sarah O’Brien Boyd will lace up her sneakers and hit the tennis court on Saturday, June 19 to...

The Final Roses by Susanne Dotson Join Illinois Women Conquer ALZ on Wednesday, May 26th at 5:00 PM CST for an incredible event with...

Back in 2003, my grandpa, Ralph, had to have a procedure to remove a tumor from his brain. Shortly after that, he started to forget...

Story by Jeremy Greenberg My Grandma is one of the smartest, strongest, and most caring people that I know. She has been battling...

April 27, 2021 For More Information Contact: Nancy Rainwater  VP, Communications 847.324.0373 nrainwater@alz.org Pritzker signs...

Story by Richard Apple. My family history with Alzheimer’s seems to extend back centuries. I once read a diary written by John Borland,...

Story by Natalie Mietus. Merriam Webster Dictionary defines memory as “the power of reproducing or recalling what has been learned and...

Story by Peggy Liker. I’ll never forget the day in the fall of 1987 when I received a call from a sister who lived near our mom. I had...

Ed Daley in the local newspaper. Kevin Daley was not a runner. In fact, he hated running. But his perspective on the sport changed in...

Ever since I was little, I have always been very interested in science. As I grew up, that interest in science transformed into a passion...

To honor Elsie, who battled Alzheimer’s, her daughter Lisa Stover started Presto Real Estate. Alongside Elsie, Lisa navigated the process...

Lee Thornquist is on a mission to honor his grandmother’s legacy and help support the more than five million Americans living with...

Hi my name is Dee Anna Simpson, I am 51 years old, just recently married my best friend, Mike, and one of my biggest supporters. I’m also...