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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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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You probably know that it’s important to eat foods rich with vitamins and minerals, but where exactly can you find them? Read more below or visit rush.edu/news/are-you-getting-enough-vitamins.
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Join Us for the Next DFA Office Hours on April 3 Thank you to all who joined us for our first Dementia Friendly America (DFA) First Friday Office Hours earlier this month—we had a wonderful turnout and an energizing conversation with community members from across the country. We’re excited to keep that momentum going and invite
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NWM Mesulam Institute’s 32nd Annual Alzheimer Day, May 19 Read More »
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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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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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
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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