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How the Chinese American Service League is Supporting Families with Dementia

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The Chinese American Service League (CASL) is one of the only non-profit social service organizations selected to partner in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model. The GUIDE Model helps to provide comprehensive, coordinated dementia care in collaboration with world-renowned medical institutions. These services help improve quality of […]

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2026 Dementia Friendly Summit: Growing and Sustaining a Movement

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Dementia Friendly Illinois and the Illinois Cognitive Resources Network hosted a Dementia Friendly Summit at Rush University Medical Center on Friday, October 9. The summit’s theme was Sustainability and Growth, with robust discussions focused on the strengths, challenges, and goals for Dementia Friendly Communities and exploration of ways to build lasting impact while fostering continued

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Check Out the Chicago Memory Café Coalition Directory

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The Chicago Memory Café Coalition directory is a comprehensive resource for finding community, support, and engagement across the Chicagoland area. A Memory Café is a welcoming, social gathering place for people living with dementia, Alzheimer’s, or any form of cognitive decline, along with their families and care partners. These meetups focus on socialization, activities, and

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Save the Date: 2nd Annual Dementia Friendly America Friendsgiving, November 10

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Join Dementia Friendly America for the second annual “potluck” celebration of our lively and growing dementia-friendly movement! Let’s acknowledge—together—how far the movement has come and rededicate ourselves to this important work. We’ll be sharing our gratitude for people and organizations from every corner of the dementia-friendly movement and sharing what’s to come for DFA.  This

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Making the Bathroom Safer for a Person with Alzheimer’s

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People with Alzheimer’s may need help with daily tasks, such as using the bathroom, as the disease progresses. As a caregiver, you can take steps to make the person’s home a safer place and avoid accidents. To help reduce bathroom hazards, consider these tips: Explore more bathroom and home safety tips for a person with Alzheimer’s.

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Feeling Lonely? These Simple Steps May Help You Feel More Connected

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Everyone needs social connections to survive and thrive. As people age, they often find themselves spending more time alone. Loneliness and social isolation have been associated with higher rates of depression, a weakened immune system, heart disease, and an increased risk of dementia. However, there are things older adults can do to stay connected. Watch

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The Power of a Library Card: Resources, Programs, and Connection

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Local libraries are often the beating hearts of their communities. Not only do they house a wealth of knowledge, they also provide gathering spaces for book clubs and community organizations, computer access, technology training, and educational workshops that keep people connected and informed while navigating life challenges. Far more than places to borrow books, libraries

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