NWM Mesulam Institute’s 32nd Annual Alzheimer Day, May 19
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American Heart Association’s “Life’s Essential 8”
Take a look at the American Heart Association’s “Life’s Essential 8,” a list of important behaviors and factors to look at when measuring cardiovascular health.Better cardiovascular health helps lower the risk for heart disease, stroke, dementia, and other major health problems. Read more at heart.org/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/lifes-essential-8.
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Release The Silence Annual Conference, Saturday, April 25
An Alzheimer’s Association African American Community Conference The Release the Silence conference is designed to help our community navigate the Alzheimer’s and dementia journey. It is geared towards caregivers, future caregivers, and healthcare professionals who are looking for resources and support in the Black and African American community. During the conference, attendees will get to
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Alzheimer’s Association “Release the Silence” 2026 Conference Dates in Chicago, Springfield and Peoria, Illinois
Chicago, Springfield and Peoria, IL — The Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter is making history in 2026 by hosting Release the Silence African American Conference in three Illinois cities for the first time ever—Chicago, Springfield, and Peoria. What began in 2023 on Chicago’s South Side with a modest goal of reaching 50 people became something extraordinary, serving more
Coping with Caregiver Burnout
Caregiver burnout is like a candle that runs out of a wick — it doesn’t have what it needs to continue to provide light. It is a state of exhaustion that can happen when caregivers selflessly dedicate their time and energy to manage the health and safety of a loved one and neglect to take
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Download the University of Chicago HAARC’s “Centering Our Values” Toolkit Now
The University of Chicago Healthy Aging & Alzheimer’s Research Care Center “Centering Our Values” toolkit is a hands-on guide to help caregivers and their loved ones living with dementia make decisions that reflect their values and what is important to them. This guide includes dementia education and care resources, as well as tools and worksheets
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See the Alzheimer’s Association’s Dementia Safety Tips for Caregivers
Safety is always a concern – but particularly when caring for someone with dementia. As the disease progresses, having a safety plan in place can help reduce incidence of injury, help your person feel more relaxed, and help them maintain independence for as long as possible. Click here to go to the Alzheimer’s Association’s webpage
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Westmont Public Library Presents: “The Empowered Caregiver – Responding to Dementia Behavior
Join the Alzheimer’s Association and the Westmont community on April 1, to learn more about dementia-related behavior and communication. When caregivers focus on understanding the person’s needs, emotions and environment, many challenging behaviors can be reduced or managed compassionately. REGISTRATION LINK
Tips for Building Emotional Resilience
People who are emotionally well, experts say, have fewer negative emotions and are able to bounce back from difficulties faster. This quality is called resilience. It’s important to identify a few ideas for healthy ways to cope and available resources in your community, which can help you build resilience. Below are a few tips from
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Tips to Help You Stay Motivated for Exercise
Maintaining motivation is a huge part of reaching your goals. Being physically active is one of the most important things you can do each day to maintain and improve your health and keep doing things you enjoy as you age. So here’s a few tips on how to stay motivated to exercise:
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