A large-scale study aims to discover whether lifestyle changes including an increase in physical activity, socialization, cognitive...

For More Information Contact: Jen Belkov Vice President, Public Policy jbelkov@alz.org ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION ILLINOIS CHAPTER...

Brandy and her mother. For Batavia resident Brandy Fernow, “everything changed” for her and her family once they received her mother’s...

“A grandmother is something special. Sometimes we don’t realize that until they are gone,” shares longtime Alzheimer’s Association...

“Well, I’m doing it again. I am running the Chicago Marathon,” shared ALZ Star athlete John Stalker Henderson, who goes by Stalker. He...

Mary Fus is a fixture of the Chicago Walk to End Alzheimer’s. She is a repeat Elite Grand Champion—a distinction that comes with raising...

There are good days and bad days for Danielle Spaar. She is a caregiver to her parents, including her father who is living with...

Michele Rust was a generous donor and Memory Rock Chicago committee member who passed away from Alzheimer’s disease on August 2, 2021....

Tim Kanold ran the Chicago Marathon on a dare from his best friend Jerry Cummins. Thirty years later, Tim returns to the Windy City to...

“I have lost my uncle, my grandfather and my mother-in-law to the disease,” says Katie Thomson. “At some point, Alzheimers will touch...

Running 26.2 miles to end Alzheimer’s is one thing. Now multiply that by four. Siblings Chase, Cody, Hallie, and Jacob are running the...

Christie Boody is participating in the Chicago Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, October 9 in honor of her father, who she lost to...

“It means a lot to be able to give back,” says Trista Waters. This is her first year participating in the Peoria Metro Walk to End...

For Christine Read, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s gives “hope that one day no one else I love and care about will have to struggle with...

Shannon Elder began participating in the Decatur Walk to End Alzheimer’s two years ago. Her father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease...

“Stay strong, you are not alone, and we will continue to fight for those who forget how to,” said Airen DeCarli. Airen is participating...

Melody Mulvaney is participating in the Mattoon/Charleston Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, September 25 in honor of her mother. When...

On Monday, August 16, two of our policy victories were signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker! Special thanks to the partnership with...

So far, Brian Gaughan has faced countless challenges, both in his professional life and his personal life. He worked as a police officer...

The Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter is thrilled to announce the new members of our Board of Directors. The incoming cohort is...