This November, in honor of National Family Caregivers Month, the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter invites you to recognize the...

The Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter invites the public to watch the on-demand program, “Know the 10 Warning Signs of Dementia,”...

Presented by the Alzheimer's Association Caring for a loved one living with dementia brings both challenges and rewards. As the disease...

Written by: Kerry R. Peck Often an elderly person who is afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease is the subject of undue influence by someone...

This year, the Alzheimer’s Association brought together hundreds of passionate AlzStars supporters at the 2024 Bank of America Chicago...

Cheri McEssy’s journey with the Alzheimer’s Association began long before she joined the Illinois Chapter Executive Board in 2017. Her...

Are you looking for resources and support as a caregiver, or seeking to better understand dementia? The "United for Care: Community...

Author: Gwen Stone Becoming a caregiver was not a path I chose, but one that life thrust upon me and my family. My father was a Type-A,...

Genesis Villalobos has been with the Alzheimer's Association for 3.5 years, working as a Navigator for the US POINTER Study. She helps...

Author: Lupita Vavalle My connection to Alzheimer’s began over 20 years ago when my father was diagnosed with the disease in Mexico. At...

The Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter is proud to host a special community conference aimed at raising awareness about Alzheimer’s...

On September 21st, residents from Champaign-Urbana, Quincy, Joliet, and Chicago came together in an inspiring show of support for the...

written by Kerry R. Peck and Quinn Gottlieb (3rd year Law Student at IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law) Watching somebody make decisions...

Author: Chris Parks The Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter is proud to welcome Chris Parks as the new co-chair of the Memory Rock...

For eight years, I've actively taken part in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, a tribute to my grandparents, Anabelle and James. These...

The Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter is pleased to announce the launch of three new dementia caregiver support groups in the...

Starting this September, Illinois residents will join the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s, the world’s largest event...

Ottawa, IL,   August 2, 2024 –   On September 7, 2024, Illinois Valley and surrounding area residents will join the fight against...

written by Kerry R. Peck and Quinn Gottlieb (3rd year Law Student at IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law) Caring for a loved one who can no...

The Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter welcomed its first cohort of DEI interns who have spearheaded many projects in the last few...