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Alzheimer's Association
Sep 20, 2023
Caregiver and Professional Research Symposium: The Era of Treatment
9:30 am to 2:30 pm About the Annual Symposium: The Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter hosts a research symposium every year in...
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Alzheimer's Association
Sep 19, 2023
Kari-Ann Ryan, Alzheimer’s Association – Illinois Chapter Board Member
Kari-Ann Ryan is a marketing executive with 30 years of experience in marketing for multi-brand and multi-location companies, the service...
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Alzheimer's Association
Sep 7, 2023
Inaugural Ofrenda at the National Museum of Mexican Art
In the heart of Chicago, a unique cultural experience is about to unfold—an exhibit that transcends generations illuminates the power of...
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Alzheimer's Association
Sep 5, 2023
Caregiving costs getting the best of you and your finances? The Alzheimer’s Association upcoming seminar Managing Money: A Caregivers Guide to Managing Finances seminar will help.
On Saturday, September 30th this free educational seminar will be held at the main branch of the Gail Borden Public Library District in...
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Alzheimer's Association
Aug 11, 2023
Why I Walk…Holly’s Story
For over a decade, Holly Koontz has participated in the Peoria area Walk to End Alzheimer’s in honor of the family members she has lost...
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Alzheimer's Association
Aug 4, 2023
Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter Welcomes Board Members
The Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter is thrilled to welcome four new members of our Board of Directors for fiscal year 2024 along...
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Alzheimer's Association
Jul 30, 2023
LOCAL PEORIA RESIDENTS TEAM UP TO RAISE FUNDS FOR ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA
The Summer Solstice may have passed for this year, but the fundraising hasn’t stopped the Alzheimer’s Association’s Longest Day...
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Alzheimer's Association
Jul 14, 2023
Siblings Run Marathon to End Alzheimer’s
Siblings Chase, Cody, Hallie, and Jacob ran the Bank of America Chicago 2022 Marathon on team ALZ Stars to raise awareness and funds for...
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Alzheimer's Association
Jul 14, 2023
Faith-Based Organizations
We need your help to make a difference in the lives of your members People facing Alzheimer’s and dementia often turn to their faith...
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Alzheimer's Association
Jul 7, 2023
Learning Vulnerability for the Sake of Your Loved One Living with Alzheimer’s
There are good days and bad days for Danielle Spaar. She is a caregiver to her parents, including her father who is living with...
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Alzheimer's Association
Jul 7, 2023
Caring For Those With Alzheimer’s During Illinois Hot Summer Months
As temperatures rise across Illinois, extreme heat can have a significant impact on everyone’s safety, but it can be especially stressful...
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Alzheimer's Association
Jul 7, 2023
Daughter, Granddaughter and Walk Champion, Shelbi Vidmar Shares Why She Walk to End Alzheimer’
How did I get involved with the Walk to End Alzheimer’s? I first got involved in the walk when my grandfather (Dick Briel) my mom’s...
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Alzheimer's Association
Jun 30, 2023
Country Talent from NBC’s The Voice Jay Allen – Benefit Concert In Wheaton, Illinois To Suppor
In September 2022, Alzheimer’s Champion and country music artist Jay Allen debuted as a contestant on “The Voice,” bringing new eyes and...
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Alzheimer's Association
Jun 20, 2023
AS WE MOVE FROM SPRING TO SUMMER WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR THOSE LIVING WITH ALZHEIMER’S
Today, there are more than 6 million people living with Alzheimer’s disease in the United States, with 233,000 here in Illinois....
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Alzheimer's Association
Jun 11, 2023
When Dad, A Well Known Chicago Physician Developed Alzheimer’s
Story shared by: Pastor Jeanette Jordan and family On Father’s Day, Bryan, Allison, Christa, Drew, and Edilah always celebrated the day...
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Alzheimer's Association
Jun 9, 2023
Couple of 60 years offers a message of hope after a clinical trial of ‘breakthrough’ Alz
Ron Borkowski made quite an impression in high school when he planted a kiss on a pretty, blonde-haired girl who would later become his...
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Alzheimer's Association
Jun 9, 2023
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month
Alzheimer’s Association to Host Rallies in All 50 States to Make New Treatments for Alzheimer’s Accessible —– Rallies will call on CMS to...
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Alzheimer's Association
Jun 9, 2023
Chicago Turns Purple For Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month
Photo courtesy of Sam Karow In recognition of Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month this June, the Alzheimer’s Association is turning the...
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Alzheimer's Association
May 26, 2023
The Poetry of Caregiving
By: Caroline Johnson It was a chilly winter day. I turned to write a homework assignment on the whiteboard for my English students. As I...
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Alzheimer's Association
May 15, 2023
STAGE PLAY ON ALZHEIMER’S DEBUTING ON JUNE 10th
Life takes on a new meaning for the Davenport family when their matriarch Mama D. is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in Unforgettable, the new...
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