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Alzheimer's Association
Jul 18, 2019
Surround Yourself with Support
By: Emily Wisner For Destiny, her father’s diagnosis of Alzheimer’s wasn’t a shock. Both of her grandparents and her uncle had passed...
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Alzheimer's Association
Jul 17, 2019
Musical Memories
By: Emily Wisner “Mom’s diagnosis of Alzheimer’s was not a surprise because her mother had it, but it was scary because we knew what the...
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Alzheimer's Association
Jul 17, 2019
The Longest Day: “Purple Lemonade”
By: Emily Wisner Last month, Maureen Murphy hosted a Longest Day event in Fairbury, Illinois called “Purple Lemonade.” She said, “The...
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Alzheimer's Association
Jul 15, 2019
Onward and Upward
By: Emily Wisner Adam Baiers’s father and role model passed away on November 11, 2018. “I vividly recall the day I learned of my father’s...
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Alzheimer's Association
Jun 26, 2019
Longest Day: “Meatballs for Memories”
By: Emily Wisner In 2016, Anna Cianciolo held her first Longest Day fundraiser. At the time, her father had late-stage Alzheimer’s, and...
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Alzheimer's Association
Jun 26, 2019
Summer Safety Tips for Your Loved One Living with Alzheimer’s
While some extra safety precautions are necessary to enjoy the summer weather, don’t let that stop you from getting your loved one...
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Alzheimer's Association
Jun 26, 2019
Fourth of July Safety Tips
Celebrations like the Fourth of July bring family and friends together for backyard BBQs, pool parties and firework displays. For the...
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Alzheimer's Association
May 22, 2019
ALZ Stars Runner Spotlight: Lindsay Dolce
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is not just about ONE story – it’s thousands of stories. Read Lindsay Dolce’s ALZ Stars marathon...
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Alzheimer's Association
May 9, 2019
“So Many Memories”
By: Mike Guglielmo My wife’s journey started quietly and without warning. Her journey was going to take us down many different twists and...
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Alzheimer's Association
May 3, 2019
The Meaning of Mother’s Day
By: Abby Walker Patsy Walker. She was a wife, mother, grandmother and so much more. She taught me so much throughout my life. I know her...
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Alzheimer's Association
Apr 22, 2019
Make Your Voice Heard
Join us for the 2019 Illinois Advocacy Day in Springfield! As an Alzheimer’s advocate, you will have the opportunity to speak with...
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Alzheimer's Association
Apr 3, 2019
Volunteer Spotlight: Jan Tyda
My name is Jan Tyda. I am 61 years old and have lived in Chicago all my life. I currently work in Banking Anti-Money Laundering...
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Alzheimer's Association
Apr 3, 2019
Volunteer Spotlight: Jacqueline Levernier
The Alzheimer’s Association counts on over 35,000 volunteers nationwide to help fulfill our mission. During National Volunteer Week, the...
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Alzheimer's Association
Apr 3, 2019
Volunteer Spotlight: Rose Levitt
The Alzheimer’s Association counts on over 35,000 volunteers nationwide to help fulfill our mission. During National Volunteer Week, the...
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Alzheimer's Association
Mar 29, 2019
Volunteer Spotlight: Dan Cohen
The Alzheimer’s Association counts on over 35,000 volunteers nationwide to help fulfill our mission. During National Volunteer Week, the...
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Alzheimer's Association
Mar 11, 2019
IWCA Spotlight: Mary Smigielski
I am an employment attorney. I have been practicing employment law for 25 years, and am a partner and head of employment law in Chicago...
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Alzheimer's Association
Mar 11, 2019
Lost and Found: Memories of my Grandmother
By: Candice McCloud A few years after I graduated from college and early into my professional career, I came upon an opportunity to...
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Alzheimer's Association
Feb 20, 2019
Raising Awareness & Funds at Paint the Night Purple
More than 1,000 attendees are expected at the 7th annual Paint the Night Purple event on Friday, February 22, 2019 at Revel Fulton Market...
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Alzheimer's Association
Feb 13, 2019
IWCA Spotlight: Lourdes Cornelius
Women are at the epicenter of Alzheimer’s disease. Founded in 2017, Illinois Women Conquer ALZ seeks to engage and empower more women in...
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Alzheimer's Association
Feb 12, 2019
IWCA Spotlight: Jessica Wright
Register to join Illinois Women Conquer ALZ today!Any new member who signs up between now and May 11 is entered to win two tickets to the...
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