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New Mental Health Workbook from the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center

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Developed by Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center social worker Cháron Cannon, MSW, LSW, The Mental Health Workbook is a practical resource designed to address three prevalent mental health challenges: grief, depression, and anxiety. It provides clear guidance on recognizing the symptoms of each condition and offers strategies for supporting oneself or others who may be experiencing […]

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African Americans and Alzheimer’s Disease

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Did you know that African Americans are two times more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease compared to non-Hispanic Whites? Get more up-to-date statistics and tips for lowering your dementia risk below. This fact sheet was developed by Dr. Karen Graham, Community Relations Manager at the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center. ###

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2025-2026 RUSH Alzheimer’s Disease Center Resource Guide

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Are you looking for solutions to common aging-related questions? Check out the General Resource Guide developed by Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center Social Worker Charon Cannon, MSW, LSW. Find assistance for caregivers and seniors including: Access the full resource guide here. ###

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Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center Hosting a “Caregiver” Panel Discussion at The Black Women’s Expo, April 12th

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The Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center’s (RADC) community outreach department is hosting a panel discussion titled: “Caregiver, The Things I Wish I Knew.” The event is part of the seminar series of The Black Women’s Expo – 25th Anniversary, and will be held at the McCormick Place in Chicago, Friday, April 12, from 1:00 – 2:30

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Too Soon to Forget Documentary Airs on American Public Television

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Posted for Susan Frick, MSW: For many years, the Without Warning support group of the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center has been creating a documentary on the experience of younger onset Alzheimer’s disease, called Too Soon To Forget. Selected by American Public Television, the documentary aired on Public Television for the first time on Sunday, May 6, 2018. The message

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Dementia Friendly Movie

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Sometimes, for a person with dementia and their care partners, going to a movie can be difficult. Our Dementia Friendly Movie will work to create an atmosphere where all are accepted and community is encouraged. As part of Dementia Friendly Illinois, we hope this first movie event will lead to others around the Chicago area

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Dementia Friendly Network Meeting

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Dementia Friendly Network Meeting: Handling Transitions in Dementia The Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center is pleased to invite you to our spring Dementia Friendly Network meeting. In this workshop we will discuss recognizing symptoms, common changes and how we all can support families living with Alzheimer’s disease or some form of dementia. We will also discuss

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International Alzheimer’s expert June Andrews speaks at Concordia University Chicago

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Concordia University Chicago’s Center for Gerontology hosted a lecture by June Andrews, Fellow of the Royal College of Nursing of the United Kingdom Stirling University, Scotland. The event was held on Tuesday, June 28, at 2 p.m., in Christopher Center, Room 200 on the University’s main campus in River Forest, IL. The event was presented

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