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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Neighbors are often unsung heroes, ready to watch the dog when we’re out of town or lend a cup of sugar when we don’t have time to make a grocery run. Aging adults especially can benefit from having a supportive, caring community around them. With over 60 million Americans aged 65 and older, it’s likely
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Dementia affects every community, but not in the same way. Join us for a conversation about disparities, different needs, and specific strengths in many cultural and linguistic communities. Dementia educators and advocates in Black/African American, Chinese, Brazilian/Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Spanish-speaking, and Southeast Asian communities, as well as those working with people with intellectual/developmental disabilities, will
