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Advocates Demand Accountability for Nursing Home Staffing Crisis in Illinois
Nursing home workers and resident advocates united at the Illinois State Capitol to call on lawmakers to address dangerous understaffing...
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Nov 22, 2024
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Evanston Resident Joins the Alzheimer's Association Board of Directors
The Alzheimer's Association announces the election of Aimee Nolan from Evanston, Ill., to its Board of Directors. Aimee Nolan joins the...
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Nov 21, 2024
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This Giving Tuesday & Holiday Season, take the pledge to support families facing Alzheimer’s
The Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter invites you to make a difference this holiday season by participating in #GivingTuesday on...
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Nov 19, 2024
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Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter Launches On-Demand Program: “Know the 10 Warning Signs of Dementia”
This holiday season, the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter invites the public to watch its on-demand educational program, Know the...
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Nov 18, 2024
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November is National Family Caregivers and National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month
Alzheimer's Association Urges Dementia Caregivers to Prioritize Their Health During National Family Caregivers Month As part of National...
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Nov 14, 2024
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Get Ready to Dance the Night Away at Paint the Night Purple 2025!
Are you ready to make a difference and have a great time doing it? Join us on Friday, February 21, for Paint the Night Purple 2025 —a...
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Nov 14, 2024
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Enjoying quality time with loved ones living with Alzheimer’s or Dementia
Even as Alzheimer's progresses into the middle and late stages, connecting with your loved one in Illinois can still be deeply...
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Nov 11, 2024
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Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter Hosts Annual Research Symposium to Honor National Family Caregivers Month
The Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter announced its annual Research Symposium, to be held on Friday, November 8, 2024, at the...
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Nov 6, 2024
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Honoring the Heart of Care: Recognize Illinois' Outstanding Alzheimer's Caregivers
This November, in honor of National Family Caregivers Month, the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter invites you to recognize the...
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Nov 6, 2024
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Watch Now Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter Presents “Know the 10 Warning Signs of Dementia"
The Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter invites the public to watch the on-demand program, “Know the 10 Warning Signs of Dementia,”...
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Nov 6, 2024
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The Empowered Caregiver Education Program
Presented by the Alzheimer's Association Caring for a loved one living with dementia brings both challenges and rewards. As the disease...
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Oct 21, 2024
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Will Contest Cases and Alzheimer’s 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...
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Oct 21, 2024
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Running for a different fight with Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter AlzStars at the 2024 Chicago Marathon
This year, the Alzheimer’s Association brought together hundreds of passionate AlzStars supporters at the 2024 Bank of America Chicago...
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Oct 14, 2024
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Purple Pickle Party benefiting Alzheimer's and all other dementias
Cheri McEssy’s journey with the Alzheimer’s Association began long before she joined the Illinois Chapter Executive Board in 2017. Her...
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Oct 14, 2024
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United for Care: Community Conversation and Expo on Dementia Education and Caregiver Support
Are you looking for resources and support as a caregiver, or seeking to better understand dementia? The "United for Care: Community...
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Oct 8, 2024
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Running the distance and navigating the unexpected journey of Alzheimer’s caregiving
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,...
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Oct 8, 2024
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Illinois Chapter shines the spotlight on Hispanic co-workers during Hispanic Heritage Month
Genesis Villalobos has been with the Alzheimer's Association for 3.5 years, working as a Navigator for the US POINTER Study. She helps...
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Oct 6, 2024
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Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter shines a light on Alzheimer’s during Hispanic Heritage Month
Author: Lupita Vavalle My connection to Alzheimer’s began over 20 years ago when my father was diagnosed with the disease in Mexico. At...
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Oct 2, 2024
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Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter Hosts Inaugural Latino/a/e Conference to Bring the Light on Alzheimer's and Dementia"
The Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter is proud to host a special community conference aimed at raising awareness about Alzheimer’s...
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Sep 24, 2024
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Illinois Communities Unite on World Alzheimer's Day for the Walk to End Alzheimer's
On September 21st, residents from Champaign-Urbana, Quincy, Joliet, and Chicago came together in an inspiring show of support for the...
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Sep 23, 2024
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