Register Now for the SHARE Network Brain Health Symposium
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Welcome Dementia Friendly Herrin!
Herrin is the 54th Dementia Friendly Community in Illinois. To learn more about their initiatives, visit their page on the ICRN.
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Welcome Dementia Friendly Elmhurst!
Elmhurst is the 53rd Dementia Friendly Community in Illinois. To learn more about their initiatives, visit their page on the ICRN.
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Traveling With a Person With Dementia: Part 2
NOTE: This article is a continuation of Traveling With a Person With Dementia: Part 1. Now that it has been decided that traveling is a worthwhile and realistic decision, and you have begun the necessary planning and preparation stages, you may have further questions about types of travel and available resources. Once a location has been
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Traveling With a Person With Dementia: Part 1
In addition to fresh air and sunshine, traveling offers a variety of experiences—sightseeing, dining out, and enhanced physical activity—which can provide important cognitive, sensory, and social stimulation. A break from the routine doesn’t have to equal chaos; when planned carefully, traveling can be a restful and reinvigorating experience. For someone with Alzheimer’s or a related
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Senior-Friendly Events to Connect with Nature this Summer
Across Chicagoland this summer, discover opportunities to go outdoors, connect with nature, and share meaningful moments with others—all vital elements to healthy aging. We’re featuring an all-star lineup of nature-forward events taking place during July and August. Did you know simply spending more time outdoors can have numerous benefits for your physical and mental health?
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Being Ready for the Unexpected: Essentials for a Dementia Caregiver’s To-Go Bag
Dementia caregivers are constantly on the go and having to deal with the unexpected. Even the most experienced caregivers can get overwhelmed and stressed when things become too hectic. One of the most critical things that you can do as a caregiver to manage your stress and help things run more smoothly is to be
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Changing the Way People Think About Dementia: Dementia Friends and Dementia Friendly
Every year on the summer solstice the ICRN recognizes The Longest Day, a national effort to shine a light on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. We invite you to join us in honoring this effort by learning more about the vital, grassroots work of Dementia Friends and Dementia Friendly and how you can get involved.
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New Alzheimer’s Association Report on Brain Health in America
As more Americans live into their late 70s and beyond, public interest in proactively building and maintaining brain health is growing. But brain health (how well we think, learn and remember) is relevant long before the later stages of adulthood. There is increasing recognition that these cognitive functions are shaped throughout life. This year’s Special
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