AgeGuide & the Sounds Good Choir are launching sing-alongs in Spanish! Juan Díes will be conducting FREE sing-along sessions via Zoom for Spanish-speaking older adults aged 60 and older, every other Thursday starting at 11 AM. Register here:
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Join RUSH Generations for this virtual event to learn about anxiety and depression – mental health conditions common in older adults. Recognizing the symptoms and seeking medical intervention is crucial as deteriorating mental health can also affect physical health. Learn more about these conditions, along with strategies for treatment, from RUSH experts. To watch online
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As a caregiver discussing your loved one’s care and treatment preferences in advance can help you and the person prepare for the future. Starting the conversation early is especially important if the person has been diagnosed with a condition that affects their cognitive health, such as Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Use these
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RUSH Alzheimer’s Disease Center, RUSH’s Center of Excellence in HIV and Aging (CEDHA), and UIC’s Community Outreach and Intervention Program (COIP), are excited to announce their 8th Annual Englewood Community Health Fair, Healthier You, Healthier Us, on Friday, August 18, from 11am – 2pm. The event will be held at the West Englewood Library, 1725 W. 63rd
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Read more of the latest NIA research news in the NIA newsroom.
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The Illinois Department of Public Health Dementia Program in the Office of Health Promotion has created The Healthy Brain Newsletter to deliver trusted information and education about healthy cognitive aging, ways to support brain health, dementia caregiver support, and other relevant highlights including community resources and events throughout Illinois. You can sign up to receive
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Funding Opportunity: Due to an insufficient number of applications, IDPH has extended itsfunding opportunity entitled the “Dementia Early Planning Workshop Series for Diverse Populations.” Applications are now due August 28, 2023. There are 4 award options ($50-60 each) for a total of $220k. This is a FY24 project with consideration to renew for 2 additional
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Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that causes unintended or uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination. The most prominent signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease occur when nerve cells in the basal ganglia, an area of the brain that controls movement, become impaired and/or die. Scientists still do not
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Over the past decade, NIA-funded science has made significant strides in Alzheimer’s and related dementias research. Watch NIA’s Progress and Potential video series to hear stories of progress from the field: Explore the entire Progress and Potential: Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias Research playlist on NIA’s YouTube channel.
