The Austin neighborhood exists on the West Side of Chicago. At large, Austin includes smaller neighborhoods such as Galewood, The Island, and North and South Austin. Geographically and populously, Austin is vast including a significant number of older adults, defined…
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You are invited to participate in Program Encouraging Active and Rewarding Lives for Seniors An Evidence-Based Intervention for Depression in Older Adults http://www.pearlsprogram.org/ A 2-day, free training for Aging Service Providers and Mental Health Providers seeking an effective program treating depression in their clients …
New Radio Segment Helps Children Whose Family Members Have Dementia When dementia strikes, all members of a family are affected—including children. Younger children might struggle with the concept of memories and how they can fade away. Others might not know how…
You may be hearing a lot of Alzheimer's research findings in the news. Did you know that you can be part of the fight against Alzheimer's? All it takes is volunteering for a clinical trial, research study, or registry! Get…
NADRC Webinar: Addressing Health Disparities in People Living with Dementia July 31, 2018, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET Register for the webinar In this web seminar, Andrea Garr will provide an overview of the United Family Caregivers project in Milwaukee,…
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On Wednesday, July 11, I attended Cafecito - an educational yet social meeting for participants in the Latino CORE, a longitudinal research study focused on health and aging within the Latino community. Study participants in Latino CORE are people who…
On Thursday, June 28, I found my way to a small church in Elmhurst, Illinois. I was unsure about what to expect after I stepped foot into this building; however, I felt hopeful. Once a month on Thursday mornings, a…
