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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...
Alzheimer's Association
Jun 30, 2023
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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....
Alzheimer's Association
Jun 20, 2023
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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...
Alzheimer's Association
Jun 11, 2023
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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...
Alzheimer's Association
Jun 9, 2023
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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...
Alzheimer's Association
Jun 9, 2023
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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...
Alzheimer's Association
Jun 9, 2023
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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...
Alzheimer's Association
May 26, 2023
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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...
Alzheimer's Association
May 15, 2023
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Honoring Mother’s Day When Mom Has Alzheimer’s
Celebrating Mother’s Day, like other holidays, can be bittersweet and challenging when mom is living with Alzheimer’s. Mother’s Day,...
Alzheimer's Association
May 8, 2023
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Living in Amy’s world as the daughter and caregiver of a parent living with Alzheimer’s
At first, my Mom started showing signs of confusion and forgetfulness; my dad wrote it off as old age and told the family we were picking...
Alzheimer's Association
Apr 25, 2023
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Alzheimer’s Association Advocate, Abby, Shares Her Grandparent’s Story During Volunteer
Grandparents are a crucial part of a young person’s life. Unfortunately for me, at the age of 22 and a year away from getting married, I...
Alzheimer's Association
Apr 17, 2023
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Tammy’s Heartbreaking Journey: Sharing Her Mom’s Story with Alzheimer’s During Alzheimer’s Volunteer
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Alzheimer's Association
Apr 17, 2023
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Week of Action
Join us TONIGHT at 6 PM CT for the Illinois Week of Action Opening Ceremony! Help us turn Zoom PURPLE by wearing something purple 💜 For...
Alzheimer's Association
Apr 17, 2023
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Families Facing Alzheimer’s Find Reason to Hope at Annual Event
Alzheimer’s Association Reason to Hope Chair, Barry Masek, has been committed to the mission of the Alzheimer’s Association since...
Alzheimer's Association
Apr 16, 2023
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Tammy’s Heartbreaking Journey: Sharing Her Mom’s Story with Alzheimer’s During Alz
I thought I’d seen it all, but nothing prepared me for the day in February 2018 when my mom, Joan, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s...
Alzheimer's Association
Apr 13, 2023
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Granddaughter runs to fight Alzheimer’s
By Rachel Ford, Attorney at Law, Alz Stars Team member Alzheimer’s Disease didn’t burst its way into my life. It didn’t cause a huge...
Alzheimer's Association
Mar 24, 2023
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ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION AND KROC COMMUNITY CENTER-CHICAGO HOST RELEASE THE SILENCE CONFERENCE
The Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter will host Release The Silence Conference on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Conference is designed...
Alzheimer's Association
Mar 17, 2023
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Jay Allen Honors Memories of His Mom With New Song: “There Is No Present Like The Time”
In September 2022, #ENDALZ Champion and country music artist Jay Allen debuted as a contestant on “The Voice,” bringing new eyes and ears...
Alzheimer's Association
Mar 9, 2023
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Impact of Daylight-Saving Time on People with Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Daylight Saving Time (DST) is a seasonal practice that involves adjusting the clocks forward by one hour in the spring and back by one...
Alzheimer's Association
Mar 6, 2023
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Everything I do is to fight for a world without Alzheimer’s
Many people are impacted by Alzheimer’s and dementia; my story is not much different. I have seen many aspects of this disease. Like...
Alzheimer's Association
Feb 27, 2023
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