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ICRN Spearheads Effort to Obtain Dementia Friendly America Designation

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The Illinois Cognitive Resource Network (ICRN) has reached out to Collective Action Lab to learn how Illinois can become a network member of the Dementia Friendly America (DFA) initiative. DFA is a national initiative led by Collective Action Lab in partnership with the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging and Leading Age. The primary […]

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Now What? Next Steps After a Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease

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An Alzheimer’s diagnosis can be overwhelming, and it may be hard to know what to do. Now What? Next Steps After a Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease, an online checklist (available in English and Spanish) from the National Institute on Aging, can help you find: • Information about Alzheimer’s disease • Local services and support •

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Alzheimer’s Disease and Down Syndrome

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Many, but not all, people with Down syndrome develop Alzheimer’s disease when they get older. Scientists are conducting basic studies, biomarker studies, and clinical trials to better understand why some people with Down syndrome develop dementia while others do not, measure cognitive and biological changes, and develop treatments. The NIH fact sheet Alzheimer’s Disease in

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CATCH-ON Online Educational Modules are Available!

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CATCH-ON collaborators and partners, in consultation with the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), older adults, family caregivers, and technical experts, developed online education modules for health and aging professionals and for lay learners that is person-centered and appropriate for a diverse older adult population.  The modules are free and you can receive 1 CE/CME/CNE.

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International Alzheimer’s expert June Andrews speaks at Concordia University Chicago

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Concordia University Chicago’s Center for Gerontology hosted a lecture by June Andrews, Fellow of the Royal College of Nursing of the United Kingdom Stirling University, Scotland. The event was held on Tuesday, June 28, at 2 p.m., in Christopher Center, Room 200 on the University’s main campus in River Forest, IL. The event was presented

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2016 Webinar Series: Caring for Individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias – Save the Date!

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Resources for Integrated Care is a contract through the Medicare-Medicaid Coordination Office (MMCO) that supports providers in their efforts to deliver more integrated, coordinated care to Medicare-Medicaid enrollees. The Resources for Integrated Care develops technical assistance and actionable tools based on successful innovations and care models.   Based on continued interest in the content that was

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Geriatric Services Capacity Assessment Tool

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The Geriatric Services Capacity Assessment was developed to help health plans and health systems, including community providers, hospitals, and other health care delivery organizations, evaluate their current ability to meet the needs of geriatric adults and to identify strategic opportunities for improvement. Geriatric-competent care focuses on providing care and support for maximum function as well

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2016 Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Survey

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260,000. That’s the number of Illinois residents who will be living with Alzheimer’s by 2025. Share your views on Alzheimer’s programs and services from the State of Illinois. The statistics surrounding Alzheimer’s are too immense to sit quietly by. By participating in the 2016 Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Survey you will provide greater understanding about the

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