The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is not just about ONE story – it’s thousands of stories. Read Lindsay Dolce’s ALZ Stars marathon...

By: Mike Guglielmo My wife’s journey started quietly and without warning. Her journey was going to take us down many different twists and...

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...

Join us for the 2019 Illinois Advocacy Day in Springfield! As an Alzheimer’s advocate, you will have the opportunity to speak with...

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...

The Alzheimer’s Association counts on over 35,000 volunteers nationwide to help fulfill our mission. During National Volunteer Week, the...

The Alzheimer’s Association counts on over 35,000 volunteers nationwide to help fulfill our mission. During National Volunteer Week, the...

The Alzheimer’s Association counts on over 35,000 volunteers nationwide to help fulfill our mission. During National Volunteer Week, the...

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...

By: Candice McCloud A few years after I graduated from college and early into my professional career, I came upon an opportunity to...

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...

Women are at the epicenter of Alzheimer’s disease. Founded in 2017, Illinois Women Conquer ALZ seeks to engage and empower more women in...

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...

By: Rick Planos My family’s journey with dementia started three years ago. Like many, I was fairly naive and had my suspicions that...

This time last year started a life-changing journey for my family and I. My 53-year-old mother was lost for three days in the brutal...

The holiday season is a time when families gather and spend quality time with loved ones. It is also a time that can raise questions...

By: Dar Lehman I was a caregiver for my husband, William, who was diagnosed with dementia in 2007 at the age of 77.  We began a journey...

By: Brenda Samonds Being my mom’s caregiver was one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences of my life. I noticed her...

Holidays can be difficult for family, friends as well as the person with dementia. Often as family and friends gather to celebrate...

Why is wandering a concern during the holidays? Caregivers should be especially alert to the possibility of wandering during the...