Join the discussion with The Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center’s Latino Core, “Let’s Talk” Series. This month’s topic: Social Security, Your Present and Your Future, will be a one hour session – jammed packed with useful information from experienced panelists. In both English and Spanish.
It’s important to spend quality time with a family member or friend who has Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. This can help improve their quality of life and manage behavior changes that may come with the disease. It can also help grow and strengthen their connection to you. Shared activities are a great way
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Read about the latest NIA Funding Opportunities (published in December 2021) by clicking on the links below: PAR-22-077: NIA Renewal and Revision Cooperative Agreements in AD/ADRD Research (U54 Clinical Trial Optional) PAR-22-093: Research on Current Topics in Alzheimer’s Disease and Its Related Dementias (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) PAR-22-094: Research on Current Topics in Alzheimer’s Disease
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In honor of Black History Month, we are pleased to introduce the 3rd Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center’s Activity Book. This book was designed for adults interested in learning new things and keeping their brain healthy. This book includes coloring pages, crossword puzzles, word searches, MIND Diet recipes, and little-known Black history facts. We hope that you will
Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease can be all-consuming, especially as tasks and responsibilities continue to change and become more involved as the disease progresses. It is crucial that caregivers find the right balance between caring for their loved one and caring for themselves. Join Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center’s Community Engagement Coordinator, Michael Pessman and
Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center collaborated with community organizers, Seniors on the Move, Englewood’s Quality of Life Initiative, and the Barbara A. Sizemore Academy Camp to host a three-day COVID vaccine event (January 6, 27 and February 17) for Chicago Englewood residents of all ages. All were extremely pleased with the success of the first two
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When a family member has Alzheimer’s disease it affects everyone in the family, including children and grandchildren. It is important to talk to them about what is happening. How much and what kind of information to share depends on the child’s age and relationship to the person with Alzheimer’s. For Alzheimer’s books and other material,
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