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A Walk That Became a Life’s Mission
Shared By Joan Whitney, Co-Chair, Knox-Warren Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Galesburg, IL In 1992, I was working at Sprint...
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Apr 29


Exploitation Across Generations: The Reality of The Younger Generation Targeting Older Adults for Financial Gain, and How We Solve the Problem.
By: Jack Rennillo I’d like to start this article off by asking the reader to humor the author with a visualization experiment. An older...
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Apr 28


Understanding the Stages of Alzheimer's: A Journey Through Change
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that unfolds gradually over time, impacting memory, thinking, and behavior. While the...
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Apr 28


Annual Jeep Run Gears Up to Drive Out Alzheimer’s
On Saturday, August 2, 2025 , the engines will rev, and the fight against Alzheimer’s will roll forward as The Villas of Holly Brook &...
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Apr 28


Celebrating Our Volunteers During National Volunteer Week — and Every Week
Each April, National Volunteer Week gives us a special opportunity to pause and recognize the people who make the Alzheimer’s Association...
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Apr 21


The Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter Hosts Two Third Annual African American Conferences in Chicago and Peoria
“Release the Silence” Events Empower Black and African American Communities Navigating Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiving The...
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Apr 21


Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter and Illinois Department of Public Health Launch New Initiative to Promote Brain Health and Reduce Cognitive Decline
The Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter, in collaboration with the Illinois Department of Public Health, announces the launch of the...
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Apr 15


Walking for a Cause
Shared by Angelica Jimenez: Why I Volunteer for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Volunteering has always held a special place in my heart. I...
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Apr 14


Interview with Don Maves a dedicated Alzheimer's Association Volunteer
Q: What inspired you to get involved with the Walk to End Alzheimer’s? Don: I lost my wife, Maureen, seven years ago to Alzheimer’s. She...
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Apr 7
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