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Check Out IDPH’s State of Illinois Alzheimer’s Disease Plan
The State of Illinois Alzheimer’s Disease Plan is produced by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) in conjunction with the Alzheimer’s Disease Advisory Committee (ADAC), other state agencies, and relevant Alzheimer’s disease stakeholders. The intent of the plan is to guide research, diagnosis, referral, support, and treatment services for Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias.
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Illinois Unveils Multisector Plan to Transform State into National Leader for Older Adults
The Illinois Department on Aging recently released EngAging Illinois: A Comprehensive Plan for Living Well, a multisector plan addressing the needs of older adults and caregivers. The plan establishes a decade-long blueprint to ensure the growing population of older Illinoisans can live dignified, engaged, productive, and meaningful lives at every stage of life. The Plan
New Tools for Financial Caregivers in Illinois
Upcoming webinar: Tools for Financial Caregivers in Illinois January 12, 2017 2:00-3:00 p.m. Central Time Millions of Americans are managing money or property for a loved one who is unable to pay bills or make financial decisions. These financial caregivers may be agents under a power of attorney, guardians of property or other fiduciaries. To
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2016 Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Survey
260,000. That’s the number of Illinois residents who will be living with Alzheimer’s by 2025. Share your views on Alzheimer’s programs and services from the State of Illinois. The statistics surrounding Alzheimer’s are too immense to sit quietly by. By participating in the 2016 Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Survey you will provide greater understanding about the
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SIU School of Medicine Holds Community Education Program on Healthy Brain Aging
The Center for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders at SIU School of Medicine held a community education program in Springfield on Healthy Brain Aging on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 attended by over 70 individuals. Ron Zec, PhD, Neuropsychologist and Associate Professor Emeritus, Center for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders, SIU School of Medicine, Springfield, IL.
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Dementia Capable Training Webinar Available
The Illinois Department on Aging and the Illinois Council of Care Coordination Units has developed a dementia capable training webinar for the aging network. The training is targeted to care coordinators, adult protective service workers, in-home service workers, aging and disability resource center staff, managed care organization staff and supportive living facility staff. The information presented
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2016 Alzheimer’s Association Research Symposium
When: Tuesday, October 11, 2016, 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Where: Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, Illinois The Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Illinois Chapter invites you to join us for the 2016 Annual Research Symposium. This full-day Symposium will focus on Alzheimer research, the leading role played by the Alzheimer’s Association in dementia-related research,
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CATCH-ON Online Modules
The Collaborative Action Team training for Community Health – Older adult Network (CATCH-ON) is a HRSA funded program in the State of Illinois. Its overarching mission of the CATCH-ON is to unify state-wide academic, health, and community organizations and resources to prepare a geriatric collaborative practice-ready health workforce optimizing health while, serving and improving
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State of Illinois Alzheimer’s Disease Plan 2014-2017
Are you interested in learning about the current recommendations made to the legislature in order to make Illinois a better “dementia-capable” state? The Alzheimer’s Disease Illinois State Plan 2014-2017 Report and Recommendations was developed by stakeholders and the Illinois Department of Public Health in 2014. The report acts as a great guidepost for the current
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