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Alzheimer's Association
Dec 2, 2019
Keeping the “Happy” in the Holidays
For families living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, the holidays can sometimes be less than happy and instead filled with...
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Alzheimer's Association
Nov 15, 2019
Holiday Travel Tips When a Loved One Has Alzheimer’s
As people conduct their holiday travel this year, planning and completing a long-distance trip can be very stressful for the more than...
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Alzheimer's Association
Nov 15, 2019
Alzheimer’s and Money Management: Navigating a Diagnosis
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...
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Alzheimer's Association
Nov 6, 2019
The Simple Things in Life
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...
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Alzheimer's Association
Nov 6, 2019
ALZ Stars Runner Spotlight: Dave Filip
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...
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Alzheimer's Association
Oct 3, 2019
“I Was Not Done”
By: Cindy Petersen My mother, Grace Whitten, lost her battle with vascular dementia after five years. She started out her life like many...
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Alzheimer's Association
Sep 24, 2019
Grandpa’s Girl
By: Jessica Fox My grandfather and I were wrapped around each other’s fingers. Growing up, he jumped on the trampoline and played...
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Alzheimer's Association
Sep 12, 2019
Rock Out to Raise Funds at Memory Rock Chicago
More than 350 people are expected to attend the 13th annual Memory Rock Chicago fundraiser on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at Old Crow...
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Alzheimer's Association
Sep 9, 2019
Why I Walk… Aimee’s Story
My mother Betsy was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s at the young age of 55 years old. We saw signs that something was wrong...
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Alzheimer's Association
Sep 4, 2019
Why I Walk… Karen’s Story
By: Emily Wisner With a degree in business education, Karen Weede knew something was wrong when she could no longer balance her checking...
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Alzheimer's Association
Aug 27, 2019
Why I Walk… Amy’s Story
Alzheimer’s taught us that love and kindness can be communicated and understood without words. My mom, Helen, found a new purpose in...
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Alzheimer's Association
Aug 19, 2019
Why I Walk… Glenn’s Story
It has been almost five years since I lost my beloved wife of 56 wonderful years to Alzheimer’s. I not only walk in her memory, but for...
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Alzheimer's Association
Aug 19, 2019
Why I Walk… Renee’s Story
Back in 2011 my mom, Rose, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. She suffered what they called mini-strokes that attributed to the disease,...
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Alzheimer's Association
Aug 12, 2019
Why I Walk… Pamella’s Story
When my Dad died of Alzheimer’s Disease the day before Valentine’s Day in 2001, we didn’t have a name for the disease that took away his...
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Alzheimer's Association
Aug 7, 2019
Why I Walk… Tammy’s Story
By: Emily Wisner Tammy Joseph has had three loved ones, her grandmother, father, and father-in-law, pass away from Alzheimer’s disease....
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Alzheimer's Association
Aug 7, 2019
Why I Walk…Dianna’s Story
My mother was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s at age 63. She just turned 80 on July 28, 2019 and is now in the late stage of the...
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Alzheimer's Association
Aug 5, 2019
A Caregiver’s Sacrifice
By: Emily Wisner In 2010, Kerri Leo’s mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at age 63. The family quickly abandoned them, and...
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Alzheimer's Association
Aug 5, 2019
ALZ Stars Runner Spotlight: Stephen Farr
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is not just about ONE story – it’s thousands of stories. Read Stephen Farr’s ALZ Stars marathon...
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Alzheimer's Association
Aug 5, 2019
IWCA Spotlight: Nancy Tyrrell
I work with a not-for-profit organization that provides research funding to advance treatments for diseases such as Alzheimer’s at three...
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Alzheimer's Association
Jul 29, 2019
ALZ Stars Runner Spotlight: Melisa Holman
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is not just about ONE story – it’s thousands of stories. Read Melisa Holman’s ALZ Stars marathon...
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