Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center collaborated with community organizers, Seniors on the Move, Englewood’s Quality of Life Initiative, and the Barbara A. Sizemore Academy Camp to host a three-day COVID vaccine event (January 6, 27 and February 17) for Chicago Englewood residents of all ages. All were extremely pleased with the success of the first two […]
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Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center and Leading Age Illinois are thrilled to sponsor the Dementia Leadership Series. This virtual event, to be held on Thursday, March 3, is designed to teach specialized skills and competencies to those involved in dementia care. CE credits are available for professionals. Registration deadline is February 28. Register today! https://leadingageil.org/Education/UpcomingEvents.aspx Last
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Everyone needs social connections to survive and thrive. As people age, they often find themselves spending more time alone. Being alone may leave older adults more vulnerable to loneliness and social isolation, which can affect their overall health and well-being. However, there are things they can do to stay connected. Watch this short video for tips
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The second most common type of dementia diagnosis is vascular dementia. It’s caused by conditions that damage blood vessels in the brain and interrupt the flow of blood and oxygen to the brain. As a result, symptoms can depend on the size, location, and number of damaged brain areas. People with vascular dementia may experience:
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Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or related dementia? Check out the Savvy Caregiver program from the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services today. It’s a free, interactive, 6-week long series to improve your caregiving, communication and self-care skills. Spaces are limited! Last Updated on February 7, 2022
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Borrowed with permission from the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter. Read the full story here. JANUARY 26, 2022 BY KATHERINE STEWART “Latino families do not call it what it is,” says State Representative Barbara Hernandez of the 83rd District. She says that many minority communities accept Alzheimer’s disease and dementia as a normal part of aging. “I would get
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A new study by researchers at Rush University Medical Center reviews research that suggests that the risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease among older African Americans may be two to three times greater than in the non-Hispanic white population and that they differ from the non-Hispanic white population in risk factors and disease manifestation. The study
Black participants in Alzheimer’s disease research studies were 35% less likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and related dementias than white participants, despite national statistics that indicate that Black Americans are overall about twice as likely to have dementia as whites. The research team, led by the NIA Intramural Research Program, tracked 15 years of
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Many older adults worry about their memory and cognitive abilities as they age. While it’s normal to forget things once in a while, frequent memory lapses may be a sign of a more serious problem, such as Alzheimer’s disease. Watch NIA’s new video Is Forgetfulness Normal or Not? to learn more. This video is also available in Spanish.
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Older adults with tooth loss have a higher risk of cognitive impairment and dementia, and this risk increases with each missing tooth, recent NIA-supported research shows. Researchers led by a team at New York University analyzed results from several long-term studies on the link between tooth loss and the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia.
