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Barrington resident shines light, honors father on winter solstice
“The waters are deep and wide and murky,” shares Barrington resident Justine Gregoire on the challenges of caregiving. Her father was...

Alzheimer's Association
Nov 16, 2022


Athlete honors father, family by running marathon to fight Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s runs deep in Alyssa Johanson’s family: her great-aunt and grandmother both passed away from the disease, and her father was...

Alzheimer's Association
Oct 5, 2022


Peoria Volunteer Supports Caregivers: “You can’t survive this alone”
Written by Monica Vest Wheeler When I wrote a book on coping with the emotional and everyday challenges of Alzheimer’s, dementia and...

Alzheimer's Association
Sep 12, 2022


Illinois Welcomes New Board Members
The Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter is thrilled to welcome seven new members of our Board of Directors for fiscal year 2023. Our...

Alzheimer's Association
Aug 29, 2022


ALZ Star discovers passion for running, mental health
Washington state athlete Zoe Yoshinari has a goal of running all six Abbott World Marathon Majors – that’s over 157 miles! She will be...

Alzheimer's Association
Jul 5, 2022


Chicago skyline illuminated purple for Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
Photo courtesy of Sam Karow The Chicago skyline was illuminated purple to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month...

Alzheimer's Association
Jun 22, 2022


Walking, Running, and Advocating for a Cure
Liz Miro isn’t sitting down for Alzheimer’s – she walks, runs and advocates for an end to the disease. Her maternal grandfather is...

Alzheimer's Association
May 17, 2022


Research grant awarded to Dr. Xiaoran Liu
The Alzheimer’s Association has awarded a 2022 Alzheimer’s Association Research Grant to Dr. Xiaoran Liu. This grant will enable Dr. Liu...

Alzheimer's Association
May 12, 2022


Monticello man honors hero by fundraising, running
Written by Scott Burnsmier I must admit writing this was one of the most difficult and painful experiences I have had since mom passed...

Alzheimer's Association
May 11, 2022


Children’s Book author encourages honesty for families facing dementia together
Written by Laura Smetana A few years after my son was born, my dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia. It was a...

Alzheimer's Association
May 11, 2022


Fashion fundraiser raises thousands to honor organizer’s mom
“It has been a difficult road to accept the effects of the disease,” shares Dan Brophy of his mother’s condition. She was diagnosed with...

Alzheimer's Association
May 6, 2022


Sowing the seeds of awareness with ALZ Stars
“Working here has humbled me,” shares Randy Hauser of his job at ClarkLindsey retirement community. As horticulturist at the...

Alzheimer's Association
May 5, 2022


Illinois Board Member receives 2022 Rita Hayworth Gala Philanthropy Award
Dani (R) with Alzheimer’s Association CEO Harry Johns. We are thrilled to congratulate Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter Board...

Alzheimer's Association
Apr 26, 2022


Out of the Heartache of Alzheimer’s, Passion Leads to a Legacy
My name is David Myers, and my wife Cheryl was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2012 at the age of 47. Being diagnosed at such a young age...

Alzheimer's Association
Apr 20, 2022


Reason to Hope returns to Chicago, breaks fundraising record
“How do I say to my kids, ‘Everything is going to be okay’…I don’t know that we can 100% say that yet, so we have to keep taking action,”...

Alzheimer's Association
Apr 19, 2022
Illinois Legislature Passes First-In-The-Nation Dementia Training For EMTs
For More Information Contact: Nancy Rainwater VP, Communications 847.324.0373 nrainwater @ alz.org Springfield, IL, April 4, 2022 – Last...

Alzheimer's Association
Apr 4, 2022
The Sandwich Generation: Tips to Navigate Your Parents’ Evolving Needs and Finding Balance in the Ch
Article by Morgan Stanley and provided courtesy of Barbara Finder. A multitude of economic, social and cultural factors have given rise...

Alzheimer's Association
Mar 24, 2022


Why I Walk…Holly’s Story
Holly at the 2021 event with her Walk team. For over a decade, Holly Koontz has participated in the Peoria area Walk to End Alzheimer’s...

Alzheimer's Association
Mar 23, 2022


Why I Walk…Marie’s Story
For Mahomet resident Marie Burge, her involvement with the Alzheimer’s Association has enhanced her understanding of the term “awareness”...

Alzheimer's Association
Mar 17, 2022


Solstice Champion hosts golf fundraiser to honor wife
Written by Carmen Molinaro Alzheimer’s disease has affected me in the most life-altering way possible. Alzheimers took away my best...

Alzheimer's Association
Mar 10, 2022
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