Benefits of Staying Hydrated
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April 2026
How Can I Stay Connected as I Age?
Spending more time alone can be common as we age. Loneliness and social isolation can affect both your mental and physical health. Loneliness and social isolation are different but related. Loneliness is the distressing feeling of being alone, while social isolation involves having few social contacts and people to interact with regularly. You can live
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Exercising with Chronic Conditions
Do you have a chronic condition, such as arthritis, heart disease, high blood pressure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, or chronic pain? Did you know that most people with chronic conditions can still exercise? Explore ways to stay physically active with chronic conditions. Being physically active may even help with chronic condition symptoms. To
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Rush MS Center Hosts Zoom Webinar: “Music and the Brain – The Healing Power of Music,” April 13
Conversations on Brain Health: Music and the Brain – The Healing Power of Music Music has a unique ability to stimulate the brain, support emotional well-being, and strengthen connections that promote neurological health. In this month’s conversation, we will explore how music can positively influence brain function, resilience, and quality of life for individuals living
OptWell “Brain Health Matters” Event: Thursday, April 16
Overview This free event features a panel of health experts, along with a resource fair to support adults and high school students. Brain Health Matters: What Parents, Teens, and Adults Need to Know Brain health affects how we think, learn, feel, and perform—at every stage of life. Yet Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias are rising
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Celebrating 15,000 Dementia Friends Across Illinois
Illinois has achieved a remarkable distinction: 15,000 registered Dementia Friends statewide. These 15,000 Illinoisans have joined a global movement that aims to change the way people think, act, and talk about dementia. Every person who completes the Dementia Friend training learns about the disease and then turns that understanding into action. The trainings, offered both
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Welcome Dementia Friendly Sterling!
Sterling is the 52nd Dementia Friendly Community in Illinois. To learn more about their initiatives, visit their page on the ICRN
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