Did you know that having good balance is important for many everyday activities, such as going up and down the stairs? Maintaining good balance also helps you walk safely and avoid tripping and falling over objects in your way. The stand…
Chrishun Brown
Communications Specialist for the Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center
Be Active to Help Prevent Stroke!
Did you know exercising regularly can help prevent a stroke? You can start taking steps to make physical activity part of your everyday life and lower your risk of having a stroke. Some risk factors for stroke, like age, race,…
Alzheimer’s Association Releases Policy Recommendations to Improve the State and Federal Response to COVID-19 in Long-term Care Settings.
The Alzheimer's Association is actively working to pursue recommendations which have not yet been implemented or fully implemented here in Illinois. The ICRN will keep you updated as the work continues. Alzheimers Association COVID19 LTC Policy Recommendations
ADEAR Stands For…
“Would you be a dear and explain what ADEAR means?” “Of course!” ADEAR stands for the “Alzheimer’s and related Dementias Education and Referral Center.” The ADEAR Center offers information and publications for families, caregivers and professionals on diagnosis, treatment, patient care, caregiver…
Check out NIA’s Resources for Dementia Caregivers
The National Institute on Aging is committed to supporting research and developing materials to help caregivers of persons with dementia. You can find free online information to help you in your caregiving journey on topics including: Managing behavior changes Tips for everyday…
Safe Eating and Alzheimer’s Disease
In the early stage of Alzheimer’s, people’s eating habits usually don’t change. When changes do occur, living alone may not be safe anymore. Look for these signs to see if living alone is no longer safe for the person with…
6 Tips for Aging in Place
Many older people want to stay at home as they age, which is doable with careful consideration and planning. Check out these small changes you can make to your home to make it safer to stay in long term. Visit the…
Breaking Down Barriers to Brain Donation
Collaboration, culture, coordination: Keys to supporting brain donation Nina Silverberg, Director, Alzheimer's Disease Centers Program, Division of Neuroscience (DN) Many Americans are aware of the life-saving impact of organ donation, but Alzheimer’s and dementia’s emotional toll on families, combined with…
Advance Planning Advice for People with Alzheimer’s
Are you or a loved one dealing with an Alzheimer’s diagnosis? Check out this advice from the National Institute on Aging to make sure appropriate legal and financial plans are in place: Start discussions early. The rate of decline differs for each person…
Mental Health America Releases 2020 Mental Health Toolkit
The following is an introductory message from Paul Gionfriddo, President and CEO of Mental Health America: May is Mental Health Month, and it has never been more important than this year. Until now, there were still some people who believed that…