Doreen’s mother, Barb, has lived at White Oaks at McHenry (Memory Care Community) for about two years. Doreen has three siblings:...

As the popularity of Ozempic continues to surge for its use in managing type 2 diabetes and supporting weight loss, new questions are...

This Summer, Illinois will unite once again to take steps toward a world without Alzheimer’s. The 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s is set to...

What Is Dementia? Dementia is a general term that describes a decline in cognitive abilities—such as memory, language, and...

Your brain is one of the most vital organs in your body — and just like the rest of you, it thrives when you care for it. The good news?...

Whether you're navigating a new diagnosis, caring for a loved one, or simply seeking to better understand Alzheimer’s and other...

On Saturday, May 3 , we had the profound honor of hosting the Third Annual African American Conference – Release the Silence: Navigating...

Shared By Joan Whitney, Co-Chair, Knox-Warren Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Galesburg, IL   In 1992, I was working at Sprint...

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...

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that unfolds gradually over time, impacting memory, thinking, and behavior. While the...

On Saturday, August 2, 2025 , the engines will rev, and the fight against Alzheimer’s will roll forward as The Villas of Holly Brook &...

Each April, National Volunteer Week gives us a special opportunity to pause and recognize the people who make the Alzheimer’s Association...

“Release the Silence” Events Empower Black and African American Communities Navigating Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiving   The...

The Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter, in collaboration with the Illinois Department of Public Health, announces the launch of the...

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...

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...

The Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter is proud to announce the Third Annual African American Conference, Release the Silence:...

Release the Silence: Our Voice, Our Power, Our Community   Peoria, IL – May 17, 2025   – The Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter is...

The Alzheimer’s Association, Illinois Chapter, in collaboration with Covenant United Church of Christ, is pleased to announce an...

Hear from volunteer advocates, Adam and Dayna Nielsen, as they share how your voice can advance life-changing legislation to help...