The risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease increases for everyone with age. For Latinos—the fastest-growing group of older adults in the United States—some risk factors seem to matter more than for others. The National Institute on Aging supports studies to identify these risk factors—and use that information to improve Latinos’ odds against Alzheimer’s. Besides older age, […]
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Created by RADC social worker, Cháron Cannon, MSW, LSW, the Caregiver Resource List is a simplified version of the yearly resource list for caregivers. This site can assist caregivers in the Chicagoland region find respite care, legal services, support groups, and much more. Click here to look inside! #SocialWorkMonth
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Alzheimer’s disease can cause changes in intimacy for a person with the disease as well as their caregivers. Most people with Alzheimer’s disease need to feel that someone loves and cares about them. As a caregiver, here are a few ways to help someone with Alzheimer’s cope with changes in intimacy Let the person know
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Mark your calendars! Mental Health America (MHA)’s 2022 Annual Conference, “Forward Together: Recovery, Healing, Hope” will be held June 9-11, 2022, with affiliate Pre-Conference Day on June 8. Like last year, the event will be presented in a hybrid format consisting of an in-person* event in Washington, DC, and a live-streamed virtual event for remote
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We’re live on Facebook. Join our Latino Core “Let’s Talk” series as Elizabeth Montalvo from Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center and Josephine Mueller from the Social Security Administration give an overview of Social Security benefits and discuss tips on planning for your future. All are welcome to join. Q&A session to follow. Find us on Facebook:
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As a caregiver, it can be a challenge to continually create different activities that are engaging and purposeful for a loved one who is experiencing memory loss. Activity Book for Individuals Experiencing Memory Loss, created by social worker, Charon Cannon, MSW, LSW, provides simple activities for all stages of memory loss, that encourages engagement and creativity.
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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.
Created by social worker, Cháron Cannon, MSW, LSW, the RADC General Resource Guide is a valuable tool that aids in accessing common resources in the Chicagoland area for Illinois seniors and their families. This annually updated guide lists a full range of partnering organizations and offers information on where to go for assistance. Download your
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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
Did you know that there is a correlation between heart disease and dementia? Join LULAC (The League of United Latin American Citizens), and panelists as they discuss heart disease within the Latino community, and the need for better understanding of Latino health through participation in health research. Panelists include: Yeletza Solano and Marga Medina from
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