By Jeanne Rivera “You are not too tall , you are just statuesque!” This was Dad consoling me in middle school, as I shot several inches...

Alzheimer’s is something we never thought would affect our family. My mother-in-law Gerry was diagnosed in 2010. While it took her memory...

I have written some variation of this story several times over the past 5 years. I feel that I have written this with a diminishing sense...

On July 30, 2019, my mom passed away after an 8 year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. I watched her go from a smart, loving, out-going...

Grandma Attig was always fun to be around and always busy doing something. She had a very bright smile and great laugh that was...

Dave Myers, an avid traveler and motorcyclist, was first introduced to the Alzheimer’s Association when his wife, Cheryl, was diagnosed...

I was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s just over a year ago. That being said, it was a long and painful journey before doctors reached that...

I support the Walk to End Alzheimer’s because as a caregiver I have learned a lot from the association and want to see more public...

While some extra safety precautions are necessary to enjoy the summer weather, don’t let that stop you from getting your loved one...

Introducing the Games for ALZ Challenge! You can use one of those games you’ve been playing during quarantine to virtually raise money...

Betsy Skibinski is a resident of Palatine, Illinois and an active member of the Lost Souls team for our Northwest Suburban Walk to End...

While there are noticeable changes that can be related to the onset of Alzheimer’s or other dementia, there are also typical age-related...

Shelter-in-place can be difficult to navigate for the 230,000 people living with Alzheimer’s in Illinois. Aside from the concerns of...

There is no single way to test and officially diagnose Alzheimer’s or dementia. Physicians and physician teams instead use a series of...

People living with Alzheimer’s or other dementia sometimes have problems sleeping, or behavioral issues that start at dusk and sometimes...

Jackie Marco is a Walk to End Alzheimer’s Volunteer from Sandwich, Illinois. She has raised over $4,000 in support of the Walk to End...

Claudia Amador is a volunteer support group facilitator for the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter. A support group is a regularly...

Mary Sanko is a volunteer support group facilitator for the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter. A support group is a regularly...

The health and safety of our volunteers, staff and all of our constituents are our top priority as we continue to pursue our mission....

Jessica Nazario lives in St. Charles, Illinois with her husband Mark and four children- Rian, Alex, Max, and Mason. After moving around...