Many factors may influence your risk of dementia, including your genes, environment, and lifestyle. You can’t change some factors, but as with many diseases, there may be steps you can take to help lower your risk of dementia. Consider incorporating these healthy behaviors into your lifestyle: Check out NIA’s infographic to learn more about reducing your […]
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As a caregiver discussing your loved one’s care and treatment preferences in advance can help you and the person prepare for the future. Starting the conversation early is especially important if the person has been diagnosed with a condition that affects their cognitive health, such as Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Use these
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Mealtimes can be challenging for people with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. However, creating a routine with familiar foods, a consistent time and setting, and pleasant conversation, are a few ways to make mealtimes easier. View this infographic for tips to simplify mealtimes for a person with Alzheimer’s.
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Do you worry about your health and who will take care of you? Have you recently lost a loved one? Or have you lost your mobility and independence? Emotional stresses like these can take a toll on your energy and cause you to feel fatigued. Fatigue can be linked to many conditions, including: Learn more
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AgeGuide & the Sounds Good Choir are launching sing-alongs in Spanish! Juan Díes will be conducting FREE sing-along sessions via Zoom for Spanish-speaking older adults aged 60 and older, every other Thursday starting at 11 AM. Register here:
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Join RUSH Generations for this virtual event to learn about anxiety and depression – mental health conditions common in older adults. Recognizing the symptoms and seeking medical intervention is crucial as deteriorating mental health can also affect physical health. Learn more about these conditions, along with strategies for treatment, from RUSH experts. To watch online
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As a caregiver discussing your loved one’s care and treatment preferences in advance can help you and the person prepare for the future. Starting the conversation early is especially important if the person has been diagnosed with a condition that affects their cognitive health, such as Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Use these
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RUSH Alzheimer’s Disease Center, RUSH’s Center of Excellence in HIV and Aging (CEDHA), and UIC’s Community Outreach and Intervention Program (COIP), are excited to announce their 8th Annual Englewood Community Health Fair, Healthier You, Healthier Us, on Friday, August 18, from 11am – 2pm. The event will be held at the West Englewood Library, 1725 W. 63rd
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