Fall is in the air, folks! And it’s the perfect time to get involved in the local community. Rally the family, phone a friend, or take a risk and take a solo adventure with an open mind. Volunteering is a great way to make connections and meet new people. Fall is also a prime time […]
The 2018 Alzheimer’s Association Rita Hayworth Gala, which took place on May 12 at the Hilton Chicago, raised more than $1.1 million for the organization’s research, care, and support programs. During the event, “Today” correspondent and “Access Live” co-host Natalie Morales and her family were given the Caregiver Award for their work raising awareness for […]
Chances are, you probably know someone with Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia for older adults, even if you’re not aware of it. It is estimated that 5.7 million Americans have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, making it one of the top 10 causes of death in the United States. In Illinois, the […]
The AIDS Foundation of Chicago The Alzheimer’s Association The Merit School of Music The Steppenwolf Theatre Company The Chicago Zoological Society The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
On Saturday, May 9th the Alzheimer’s Association hosted their 28th Annual Chicago Rita Hayworth Gala at the Hilton Chicago. The black tie event attracted 865 guests and raised more than $1.3 million to help in the fight to end Alzheimer’s. This year’s theme was “The Best is Yet to Come,” in order to pay tribute to a future without the devastating […]
An Alzheimer’s diagnosis can cast a devastating blow. As the only leading cause of death without a way to prevent, cure or slow its progression, Alzheimer’s can signify an ending—but it doesn’t have to. In September 2012, after 12 years of long-distance friendship and romance, Michael Folio and Cheryl Levin tied the knot. It was […]
Communicating with a person with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia requires patience and understanding. Individuals with dementia have more difficulty expressing thoughts and emotions. They also have more trouble understanding others. The Alzheimer’s Association® provides tips and techniques that can be used to help a person with Alzheimer’s communicate more effectively. Be patient and […]
Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States—the only one without a way to prevent, cure or even slow its progression. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 5.4 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease – 5.2 million aged 65 and over, and 200,000 under the age of 65. By 2050, […]
Today more than 5.4 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. Studies suggest that strategies for healthy aging may help keep your brain fit and could be a deterrent to the disease. Although there is no cure for Alzheimer’s, a brand new book by Dr. Gary Small, best-selling author and educator, offers a program […]
Eat, drink, and help fight Alzheimer’s at the same time! Liz Logan, Make It Better’s associate editor, will be guest bartending at Prairie Fire downtown on Tuesday, May 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. Her tips will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. This cause is close to Liz’s heart because her grandmother is suffering from Alzheimer’s, […]
