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Earth Day 2026: The Health Benefits of Nature
For Earth Day 2026, we’re highlighting the restorative and therapeutic benefits of simply spending time in the great outdoors. You may not be spending as much time in nature as you’d want due to increased time spent online, unpleasant weather, or mobility issues. But the benefits are well worth the effort. Getting outside and getting
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What is Brain Health?
Brain health refers to how well a person’s brain functions across several areas. Cognitive health, or the ability to think, learn, and remember clearly, is just one aspect of overall brain health. A person’s brain health can be affected by age-related changes in the brain, injuries such as stroke or traumatic brain injury; mood disorders
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Caregiver Tips: Bathing Someone with Dementia
For a dementia caregiver, bath time for the person you are caring for can be the most challenging task of the day. It is important to remember that they may be acting out because they are embarrassed or uncomfortable with such an intimate activity that they were used to doing on their own. Or they
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How Can I Stay Connected as I Age?
Spending more time alone can be common as we age. Loneliness and social isolation can affect both your mental and physical health. Loneliness and social isolation are different but related. Loneliness is the distressing feeling of being alone, while social isolation involves having few social contacts and people to interact with regularly. You can live
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Rush MS Center Hosts Zoom Webinar: “Music and the Brain – The Healing Power of Music,” April 13
Conversations on Brain Health: Music and the Brain – The Healing Power of Music Music has a unique ability to stimulate the brain, support emotional well-being, and strengthen connections that promote neurological health. In this month’s conversation, we will explore how music can positively influence brain function, resilience, and quality of life for individuals living
Celebrating 15,000 Dementia Friends Across Illinois
Illinois has achieved a remarkable distinction: 15,000 registered Dementia Friends statewide. These 15,000 Illinoisans have joined a global movement that aims to change the way people think, act, and talk about dementia. Every person who completes the Dementia Friend training learns about the disease and then turns that understanding into action. The trainings, offered both
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Welcome Dementia Friendly Sterling!
Sterling is the 52nd Dementia Friendly Community in Illinois. To learn more about their initiatives, visit their page on the ICRN
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