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An Intimate Conversation with Artist Susanne Dotson: “Can You Tell Me Who I Am.”

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May 13, 2021

An Intimate Conversation with Artist Susanne Dotson: “Can You Tell Me Who I Am.”

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...

Courtney Windisch: How Alzheimer’s Touched My Life

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May 13, 2021

Courtney Windisch: How Alzheimer’s Touched My Life

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...

Jeremy Greenberg: Life is Better in Motion

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May 10, 2021

Jeremy Greenberg: Life is Better in Motion

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

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May 10, 2021

Training for APS Release

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

Richard Apple: Family History with Alzheimer’s

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Apr 22, 2021

Richard Apple: Family History with Alzheimer’s

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

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Apr 22, 2021

Natalie’s Grandfather: Steve Mizerik

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

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Apr 12, 2021

Peggy’s Story: The Story of Her Mother

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...

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Apr 8, 2021

Kevin’s Story: Ed Daley

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...

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Apr 1, 2021

Rachel’s Story

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...

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Mar 29, 2021

Elsie’s Journey

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

Running Lake Michigan: 1,100+ Miles for Alzheimer’s

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Feb 22, 2021

Running Lake Michigan: 1,100+ Miles for Alzheimer’s

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

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Nov 19, 2020

I Will Not Give Up This Fight

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...

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Nov 17, 2020

Keeping People Living with Alzheimer’s and other Dementias Safe and Engaged during COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic threatens the health of millions in this country and around the world, but the novel coronavirus presents unique...

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Nov 12, 2020

The Journey…

Nov. 29, 2018 – little did I know that morning that this day would forever change my life and my family’s life. Many years before, my...

“Peggy, promise me that you’ll enjoy your life.”

Alzheimer's Association

Nov 10, 2020

“Peggy, promise me that you’ll enjoy your life.”

My Fellow Caregivers, When I was asked to share my story, I readily agreed. Always-anything to support the cause. My mom has been in...

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Nov 10, 2020

There Is Help and There Is Hope

Candy has been a caregiver since her husband was diagnosed in 2008. She has had quite a difficult journey with Alzheimer’s as many people...

Alzheimer's Association

Oct 27, 2020

Long Distance Caring and COVID-19

Mother-daughter bonds are often described as a connection like no other. This is especially true for my mom (Terri Mitchell) and me. I...

To Be or Not To Be (A Caregiver): It Is Not An Option

Alzheimer's Association

Oct 27, 2020

To Be or Not To Be (A Caregiver): It Is Not An Option

Six years ago, my wife was diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer’s. Like everyone else who is faced with a family crisis, we had no choice...

Alzheimer's Association

Oct 21, 2020

Reason to Hope Co-Chair: Marty Wilke

My relationship with the Alzheimer’s Association began in 2010. I was invited to attend the very first Reason to Hope luncheon in...

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Oct 6, 2020

“Hope Shines On”

My name is Deanne Alexander and I am an advocate for the Alzheimer’s Association. My fight to help find a cure started when my mother...

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