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Research News: RUSH Minority Aging Research Study Celebrates 20th Anniversary

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The RUSH Minority Aging Research Study (MARS), the longest running African American study focused on aging in the country, will commemorate its 20th anniversary on September 12, 2024. The Legacy Luncheon, to honor and celebrate study participants, will be hosted at the Hilton Chicago in Oak Lawn, Illinois. While attending the luncheon, study participants will […]

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Traveling With a Person With Dementia: Part 1

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In addition to fresh air and sunshine, traveling offers a variety of experiences—sightseeing, dining out, and enhanced physical activity—which can provide important cognitive, sensory, and social stimulation. A break from the routine doesn’t have to equal chaos; when planned carefully, traveling can be a restful and reinvigorating experience. For someone with Alzheimer’s or a related

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A Dementia-Friendly Collaboration: How Gardening can Improve the Lives of People with Dementia

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Gardening can be a natural therapy for older adults and people living with dementia, offering a variety of benefits including promoting activity, creativity, and exercise that supports heart health. Research shows that gardening is also beneficial to the brain by boosting mood, improving emotional well-being, and lowering the risk of stroke and dementia. Another advantage

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Join the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter for the Second Annual African American Conference

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You are invited to attend “Release the Silence,” the second annual African American Conference hosted by the Illinois Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, on Saturday, April 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. “This conference is designed to help our community Release The Silence and RACE into Action on Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of

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Thinking About Your Risk for Alzheimer’s disease? Five Questions to Consider:

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As you age, you may be concerned about the risk of dementia. To help you understand your risk factors for developing Alzheimer’s disease, ask yourself the following five questions: Scientists are still learning about what causes Alzheimer’s and what puts some people at higher risk than others. Learn more about understanding risk factors for developing Alzheimer’s.

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