Chicago, Springfield and Peoria, IL — The Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter is making history in 2026 by hosting Release the Silence African American Conference in three Illinois cities for the first time ever—Chicago, Springfield, and Peoria. What began in 2023 on Chicago’s South Side with a modest goal of reaching 50 people became something extraordinary, serving more […]
Caregiver burnout is like a candle that runs out of a wick — it doesn’t have what it needs to continue to provide light. It is a state of exhaustion that can happen when caregivers selflessly dedicate their time and energy to manage the health and safety of a loved one and neglect to take
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The University of Chicago SHARE Network’s “Centering Our Values” toolkit is a hands-on guide to help caregivers and their loved ones living with dementia make decisions that reflect their values and what is important to them. This guide includes dementia education and care resources, as well as tools and worksheets that can help everyone reflect
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Safety is always a concern – but particularly when caring for someone with dementia. As the disease progresses, having a safety plan in place can help reduce incidence of injury, help your person feel more relaxed, and help them maintain independence for as long as possible. Click here to go to the Alzheimer’s Association’s webpage
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Join the Alzheimer’s Association and the Westmont community on April 1, to learn more about dementia-related behavior and communication. When caregivers focus on understanding the person’s needs, emotions and environment, many challenging behaviors can be reduced or managed compassionately. REGISTRATION LINK
People who are emotionally well, experts say, have fewer negative emotions and are able to bounce back from difficulties faster. This quality is called resilience. It’s important to identify a few ideas for healthy ways to cope and available resources in your community, which can help you build resilience. Below are a few tips from
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Maintaining motivation is a huge part of reaching your goals. Being physically active is one of the most important things you can do each day to maintain and improve your health and keep doing things you enjoy as you age. So here’s a few tips on how to stay motivated to exercise:
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An important part of healthy aging is prioritizing your social health. There are things you can do to help protect yourself or a loved one from the negative effects of loneliness and social isolation. First, it’s important to take care of yourself. To help manage stress and stay as mentally and physically healthy as possible,
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Check out VeriGeri (https://verigeripodcast.com/), a podcast dedicated to bringing real conversations about aging, dementia, and geriatric care to the people who need them most. Episode Title: “Dear Patients and Families: Stretching the Dollars of Dementia” OR “CALL YOUR GRANDMA! Why loneliness in older adults is more than just being alone with Dr. Ellie Fishbein – @Geriatricsinreallife“
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