October 2026
NIA Video: What Is Vascular Dementia?
Vascular dementia refers to changes to memory, thinking, and behavior resulting from conditions that affect the blood vessels in the brain. Cognition and brain function can be significantly affected by the size, location, and number of vascular changes. Symptoms of vascular dementia can begin gradually or can occur suddenly, and then progress over time, with
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Welcome Dementia Friendly Bloomington-Normal!
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Why is the Flu More Dangerous for Older Adults?
The flu affects millions of people each year and it can be dangerous for older adults for a few reasons. One reason is that the immune system – which helps your body fight infections – weakens as you age. For example, you may pick up a secondary infection, like pneumonia, because your body is busy
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How the Chinese American Service League is Supporting Families with Dementia
The Chinese American Service League (CASL) is one of the only non-profit social service organizations selected to partner in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model. The GUIDE Model helps to provide comprehensive, coordinated dementia care in collaboration with world-renowned medical institutions. These services help improve quality of
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Register Now for Alzheimer’s Association “Bringing the Light” Conference
Registration is open for the Bringing the Light Community Conference; a free event held in English and Spanish from the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter. Join us Saturday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Instituto del Progreso Latino in Chicago to learn about Alzheimer’s, new ways to help reduce your risk and the
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2026 Dementia Friendly Summit: Growing and Sustaining a Movement
Dementia Friendly Illinois and the Illinois Cognitive Resources Network hosted a Dementia Friendly Summit at Rush University Medical Center on Friday, October 9. The summit’s theme was Sustainability and Growth, with robust discussions focused on the strengths, challenges, and goals for Dementia Friendly Communities and exploration of ways to build lasting impact while fostering continued
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Check Out the Chicago Memory Café Coalition Directory
The Chicago Memory Café Coalition directory is a comprehensive resource for finding community, support, and engagement across the Chicagoland area. A Memory Café is a welcoming, social gathering place for people living with dementia, Alzheimer’s, or any form of cognitive decline, along with their families and care partners. These meetups focus on socialization, activities, and
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Save the Date: 2nd Annual Dementia Friendly America Friendsgiving, November 10
Join Dementia Friendly America for the second annual “potluck” celebration of our lively and growing dementia-friendly movement! Let’s acknowledge—together—how far the movement has come and rededicate ourselves to this important work. We’ll be sharing our gratitude for people and organizations from every corner of the dementia-friendly movement and sharing what’s to come for DFA. This
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