As we age, home becomes more than a place of comfort – it becomes a key factor in our health, independence, and peace of mind. Everyday spaces that once were effortless to navigate can quietly introduce new risks – making home safety essential, rather than optional. Taking steps to create a safer living environment helps […]
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The Illinois Department on Aging recently released EngAging Illinois: A Comprehensive Plan for Living Well, a multisector plan addressing the needs of older adults and caregivers. The plan establishes a decade-long blueprint to ensure the growing population of older Illinoisans can live dignified, engaged, productive, and meaningful lives at every stage of life. The Plan
The Latino Alzheimer’s Coalition For Advocacy, Research and Education (LA CARE) is a coalition to collaborate and work towards addressing the needs of Latino caregivers caring for family members with dementia. Currently, statistics show that Alzheimer’s affects the Latino community in relatively higher numbers than the general population, so LA CARE was created to connect
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Being physically active is one of the most important things you can do to maintain your health and independence as you age. Physical activity can help boost your health and improve your mood. However, even if you know the benefits of physical activity, it’s not always easy to stay motivated to exercise. Keep these tips
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As we enter a new year, we reflect on the love, strength and courage of those living with dementia, their families and their caregivers. We remember those lost to dementia over the past year and renew our commitment to supporting the dementia community in their honor. Thank you for letting us be a part of
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Vascular dementia is caused when certain conditions, such as stroke, damage the brain’s blood vessels and interrupt the flow of blood and oxygen to the brain. This common type of dementia can lead to problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. Learn more about vascular dementia.
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If you are a caregiver for a person with Alzheimer’s disease, you may notice changes in their behavior as the disease worsens. They may become more easily agitated or aggressive or they may verbally or physically lash out against other people. When restlessness, agitation, irritability, and confusion happen as daylight begins to fade it’s known
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