Alzheimer’s Association’s “Release The Silence Conference” for Dementia Caregivers, April 22
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March 2023
Caring for a Loved One With Dementia: Tips for Everyday Tasks
As the symptoms of dementia get worse over time, even simple, everyday activities can become difficult. As a caregiver, you can take steps to help manage these changes and make daily tasks easier. Consider these tips: Explore more tips for everyday care. This information is also available in Spanish.
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Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office Senior Resource Fair, Thursday, March 30
Registration Link Last Updated on March 28, 2023
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Kroc Center of Chicago Memory Café, Meet and Greet, Wednesday, April 19
You are invited to join the Kroc Center Chicago and its community partners for a new Memory Café Meet and Greet on April 19. Continue reading to learn more.
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Visit Rush Alzheimer’s Virtual Resource Hub for Senior Services
The mission of Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center’s virtual social service hub is to connect seniors and their families to resources and services throughout the Chicagoland area. Visit their page – where you are sure to find valuable information. Don’t forget to sign up for the quarterly newsletter! Website Link
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Vision Impairment is Associated With as Many as 100,000 U.S. Dementia Cases
NIA-funded research suggests that existing treatments for vision problems — including eye exams, glasses prescriptions, and cataract surgery — could have potentially prevented about 100,000 cases of dementia in the United States. The study investigators used data from the University of Michigan Health and Retirement Study (HRS), a longitudinal study tracking changes in health and
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Can Caregivers Get Paid to Take Care of a Family Member?
Family caregivers make a lot of sacrifices to care for older, sick, or disabled relatives. There are many costs involved in caregiving, such as covering travel expenses, paying bills, and buying household essentials. These costs can add up to create a significant financial burden for caregivers. Many states offer some form of payment for family
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South Loop Village Virtual Memory Café, March 28
Join the Mesulam Center and the South Loop Village on Tuesday, March 28 at 2 PM for a Virtual Memory Café. The theme of this month’s meeting will be “Adopt a Leprechaun” RSVP here: http://spr.ly/60133FQhN
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New Video: How Biomarkers Help Diagnose Dementia
Biomarkers are measurable indicators of what’s happening in your body. They can be found in blood, other body fluids, organs, and tissues, and can be used to track healthy processes, disease progression, or even responses to medication. When combined with other tests, biomarkers can also help doctors determine whether a person might have or be
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Home Safety Tips for People With Dementia
For people living with dementia, making minor changes in the home can help create a safer environment and prevent falls and injuries. Consider these home safety tips: Explore more safety tips for a person living with dementia.
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