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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Everyone needs social connections to survive and thrive. As people age, they often find themselves spending more time alone. Being alone may leave older adults more vulnerable to loneliness and social isolation, which can affect their overall health and well-being. However, there are things they can do to stay connected. Watch this short video for tips
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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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April is Minority Health Month. It is an important opportunity to highlight health disparities in Alzheimer’s among Latinos and to engage Latinos on brain health, policy advocacy, and movement building. The Latino US Against Alzheimer’s Coalition published “Promoting Brain Health Equity During Minority Health Month” to outline the five key ways (see below) that community members can
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