On February 28th and March 1st, Chicago-based professional vocal ensembles La Caccina and Constellation Men’s Ensemble combine forces to...

By: Pastor Jeanette Jordan I married the love of my life, Robert Andrew Jordan, on July 29, 1962. He was twenty and I was seventeen....

Marisa Breese is one of the Junior Board’s newest members who worked to help put on their largest annual event, Paint the Night Purple....

As an unpaid caregiver, you commit time, energy and compassion to the ones you love who are living with Alzheimer’s. Chances are you’ve...

Paint The Night Purple is an annual winter fundraiser hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association Junior Board. Through the dedicated efforts...

A native of Chicago, Illinois, Paul Bernstein built his legacy as an attorney. A graduate of DePaul Law school, Paul met his wife Dolores...

Taking care of your brain can take many forms- fitness, diet, and brain exercises to name a few. But managing the well being of your...

As the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research, the Alzheimer’s Association is committed...

By: Sydney Church This will be my fourth Paint the Night Purple event I am attending as a board member. This event is so special to me...

Sixty percent of those with Alzheimer’s disease will wander at some point during their diagnosis. This is a significant safety concern...

Winter can bring about additional challenges for people living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. Snow, extreme temperatures and...

In 2020, the most popular New Year’s resolutions among Americans will be focused on living healthier lives. In addition to achieving...

By: Tracy Harding Before I begin, I just want to say how honored I am to be able to share my story with all of you. The following is the...

For families living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, the holidays can sometimes be less than happy and instead filled with...

As people conduct their holiday travel this year, planning and completing a long-distance trip can be very stressful for the more than...

By Sabina A. Sewillo CFP® We know the numbers all too well – 5.8 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s, a figure that is expected to...

By: Amy Nimmer My mom started showing signs of dementia when she was in her 70s. She lived alone as my father had passed away from cancer...

I never really considered myself a caregiver. Mom had lived alone since I moved out many years ago. She handled herself well, as she had...

By: Cindy Petersen My mother, Grace Whitten, lost her battle with vascular dementia after five years. She started out her life like many...

By: Jessica Fox My grandfather and I were wrapped around each other’s fingers. Growing up, he jumped on the trampoline and played...