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Black History Month Spotlight: Jeanette Jordan
“The Support Goes On and On” By: Pastor Jeanette Jordan This story originally appeared in our blog in 2020. Dr. Jordan is currently...
Alzheimer's Association
Feb 20, 2023
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Black History Month: Dr. Lisa Barnes
In honor of Black History Month, we spotlight those making a difference in our cause. This week we feature, Lisa Barnes, Ph.D. Dr. Barnes...
Alzheimer's Association
Feb 11, 2023
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Black History Month Spotlight: Dr. Solomon Fuller
Solomon Carter Fuller, M.D., was among the first known black psychiatrists and a pioneer among Alzheimer’s Champions. The grandson of a...
Alzheimer's Association
Feb 8, 2023
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Black History Month Spotlight: Ray Willis
An interview with Ray Willis, Illinois Chapter Board Member How has Alzheimer’s disease/dementia impacted your life? I became aware of...
Alzheimer's Association
Jan 30, 2023
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From grief to action: one daughter’s path to Paint the Night Purple
An interview with Jordan Kavanaugh, Illinois Chapter Junior Board My mom and Dad both passed away from Alzheimer’s disease. My mom was...
Alzheimer's Association
Jan 23, 2023
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A daughter reflects on the missed signs of her father’s Alzheimer’s
Written by Amy Sunshine It was July of 2017 when I stopped receiving emails from my father, which was somewhat unusual as we communicated...
Alzheimer's Association
Jan 18, 2023
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Alzheimer’s steals opportunity for “fatherhood” conversations with dad
It’s hard to imagine what it must be like for my father, Dennis, to lose the ability to communicate and connect with the people he loves....
Alzheimer's Association
Jan 7, 2023
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Barrington resident shines light, honors father on winter solstice
“The waters are deep and wide and murky,” shares Barrington resident Justine Gregoire on the challenges of caregiving. Her father was...
Alzheimer's Association
Nov 16, 2022
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Athlete honors father, family by running marathon to fight Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s runs deep in Alyssa Johanson’s family: her great-aunt and grandmother both passed away from the disease, and her father was...
Alzheimer's Association
Oct 5, 2022
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Peoria Volunteer Supports Caregivers: “You can’t survive this alone”
Written by Monica Vest Wheeler When I wrote a book on coping with the emotional and everyday challenges of Alzheimer’s, dementia and...
Alzheimer's Association
Sep 12, 2022
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Illinois Welcomes New Board Members
The Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter is thrilled to welcome seven new members of our Board of Directors for fiscal year 2023. Our...
Alzheimer's Association
Aug 29, 2022
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ALZ Star discovers passion for running, mental health
Washington state athlete Zoe Yoshinari has a goal of running all six Abbott World Marathon Majors – that’s over 157 miles! She will be...
Alzheimer's Association
Jul 5, 2022
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Chicago skyline illuminated purple for Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
Photo courtesy of Sam Karow The Chicago skyline was illuminated purple to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month...
Alzheimer's Association
Jun 22, 2022
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Walking, Running, and Advocating for a Cure
Liz Miro isn’t sitting down for Alzheimer’s – she walks, runs and advocates for an end to the disease. Her maternal grandfather is...
Alzheimer's Association
May 17, 2022
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Research grant awarded to Dr. Xiaoran Liu
The Alzheimer’s Association has awarded a 2022 Alzheimer’s Association Research Grant to Dr. Xiaoran Liu. This grant will enable Dr. Liu...
Alzheimer's Association
May 12, 2022
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Monticello man honors hero by fundraising, running
Written by Scott Burnsmier I must admit writing this was one of the most difficult and painful experiences I have had since mom passed...
Alzheimer's Association
May 11, 2022
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Children’s Book author encourages honesty for families facing dementia together
Written by Laura Smetana A few years after my son was born, my dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia. It was a...
Alzheimer's Association
May 11, 2022
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Fashion fundraiser raises thousands to honor organizer’s mom
“It has been a difficult road to accept the effects of the disease,” shares Dan Brophy of his mother’s condition. She was diagnosed with...
Alzheimer's Association
May 6, 2022
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Sowing the seeds of awareness with ALZ Stars
“Working here has humbled me,” shares Randy Hauser of his job at ClarkLindsey retirement community. As horticulturist at the...
Alzheimer's Association
May 5, 2022
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Illinois Board Member receives 2022 Rita Hayworth Gala Philanthropy Award
Dani (R) with Alzheimer’s Association CEO Harry Johns. We are thrilled to congratulate Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter Board...
Alzheimer's Association
Apr 26, 2022
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