| January 25, 2010 |
 Race to Reverse Sign Up Night |
| The Alzheimer’s Association - Greater Illinois Chapter will host a sign up night for the second annual Race to Reverse 5K. This event is a part of ALZ Stars, the nationally recognized premier running group for the Alzheimer’s Association. Proceeds raised at Race to Reverse 5K will support the vital community outreach programs offered by the Alzheimer’s Association - Greater Illinois Chapter and help fund research on a national level. The Race to Reverse 5K 2010 will be held on Sunday, April 18, 2010 at the Lombard Commons. There is no registration fee, however those who raise more than $100 will receive a Race to Reverse 5K t-shirt. Runners of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate. |
| January 22, 2010 |
| Learn Ways to Maintain a Healthy Brain |
| As the Baby Boomer generation ages the rate of Alzheimer’s disease will increase dramatically, in fact, in 15 years, by 2025, the number of people who have Alzheimer’s in Illinois will increase 14%. Immerging data suggests that there is a direct link between brain health and many other major medical conditions and there are steps you can take now to keep your brain in shape. The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter is offering a free brain health seminar Tuesday, February 9 at Senior Star at Weber Place, 605 South Edward Drive, Romeoville. |
| January 13, 2010 |
| Alzheimer’s Association brings Mardi Gras to Chicago |
| Enjoy life’s excesses in the spirit of Mardi Gras at the eighth annual A Toast To Remember event Thursday, February 18, at the historic Chicago Cultural Center, 78 East Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602, doors open at 6:00 p.m. |
| January 8, 2010 |
| Free Memory Loss Seminar |
| Memory Loss 101 offers a basic overview of what memory is and how it works, focusing on both normal age-related memory changes and more serious changes that should be evaluated by a physician. Participants will learn about the ten warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease, what Alzheimer’s disease is, how it progresses, the importance of diagnosis, current treatment options and available community resources. |
| January 5, 2010 |
| Learn Ways to Maintain a Healthy Brain |
| As the Baby Boomer generation ages the rate of Alzheimer’s disease will increase dramatically, in fact, in 15 years, by 2025, the number of people who have Alzheimer’s in Illinois will increase 14%. Immerging data suggests that there is a direct link between brain health and many other major medical conditions and there are steps you can take now to keep your brain in shape. The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter is offering several fun and interactive brain health programs in the Greater Rockford area in January. |
| December 18, 2009 |
| Alzheimer’s Association Opens Larger Rockford Office |
| Due to larger demand for dementia related services in the Greater Rockford area the Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter has moved to a much larger location at 1111 South Alpine, Suite 307, Rockford, IL 61108. Currently more than half-a-million Illinoisans are impacted by Alzheimer’s disease; that number will skyrocket as the “Boomers” enter the age of greatest risk for development. |
| December 10, 2009 |
| Gift Wrapping Event to Benefit Alzheimer’s Association |
| On Saturday, December 19, 2009 representatives from the Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will be wrapping presents at the Barnes and Noble Bookstore in Cherry Vale Mall from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the Association. |
| November 11, 2009 |
| HBO’s Emmy Winning Documentary “The Alzheimer’s Project” to be shown in Lombard |
| Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter in partnership with HBO, Lexington Health Care and Alexian Brothers Neurosciences Institutes will present Momentum in Science and excerpt from the Emmy winning documentary “The Alzheimer’s Project” on Wednesday, November 18 from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the Heron Point Conference Center, 655 West North Avenue, Lombard. Appetizers will be served at 5:30 p.m. and the program will begin at 6:45 p.m. |
| November 6, 2009 |
| November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month |
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In honor of the 5.3 million Americans who have Alzheimer’s disease the United States government has declared November to be National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. During November the Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will host several educational seminars for family and professional caregivers. |
| October 27, 2009 |
| November Memory Loss 101 Workshops |
| In honor of National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month the Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will offer two sessions of the Memory Loss 101 program in central Illinois. |
| October 7, 2009 |
| Learn about Memory Loss in Springfield |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will present Memory Loss 101 on Thursday, October 22 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Greater Illinois Chapter office, 2921 Greenbriar Drive, Suite C in Springfield. |
| October 5, 2009 |
| HBO’s Emmy Award Winning ‘The Alzheimer’s Project’ to be Shown in Decatur |
| In honor of National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month the Alzheimer’s Association will present the Emmy winning ‘The Alzheimer’s Project’ on November 4 and 12 from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church, 130 W. Eldorado, Decatur, IL 62522. Catholic Charities’ Faith in Action program is sponsoring this event. |
| October 2, 2009 |
| Eat a Free Breakfast and Learn About Memory Loss |
| On Friday, October 9 the Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will present Memory Loss 101 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at The Loyalton & Courtyard of Joliet, 3315 Executive Drive, Joliet. Complimentary breakfast will be included. |
| September 17, 2009 |
| Rep. Jerry Costello Sponsors Landmark Legislation Addressing Escalating Alzheimer Crisis |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter commends Rep. Jerry Costello for cosponsoring the “Alzheimer’s Breakthrough Act of 2009” H.R. 3286. For the more than 5 million people nationwide living with Alzheimer’s, and the 210,000 living right here in Illinois it is a tremendous step in the fight against the disease and offers great promise for someday having a world without Alzheimer’s. |
| September 1, 2009 |
| Alzheimer's Remains Undetected in Majority of Cases |
| Current data suggests that less than 35 percent of people with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias have a diagnosis of the condition in their medical record (Boise et al., 2004; Boustani et al., 2005; Ganguli et al., 2004; Valcour et al. 2000). While there is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s, a fatal brain disease that gets worse over time and causes changes in memory, thinking and reasoning, early detection and diagnosis is critical to ensuring the more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s have the power to plan their own healthcare and future. |
| August 31, 2009 |
| Annual Conference Reaches Out To African-American Community |
| On Saturday, September 26, 2009 the Alzheimer’s Association - Greater Illinois Chapter in partnership with the South Side Dementia Consortium will host, You Are Not Alone: Supporting Caregivers of Loved Ones with Memory Loss from 8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Kennedy-King College 740 West 63 Street, Chicago. |
| August 26, 2009 |
| Walk in Honor of Famed Chicago Radio Personality Wally Phillips |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter invites all fans of the late Wally Phillips to walk in his honor at the 20th annual Chicago Memory Walk. |
| August 20, 2009 |
| NEW Caregiver Workshop to be Presented in Jacksonville |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will present the NEW Caregiver Workshop: Building Confidence in Caregiving, Saturday, September 5 from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Passavant Area Hospital, 901 W. Morton Avenue, Jacksonville. |
| August 18, 2009 |
| Greater Illinois Chapter to Offer New Community Education Program for Family Caregivers |
| On six consecutive Tuesdays, beginning September 8 and ending October 13, the Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter, in partnership with Alexian Brothers, will present the Powerful Tools For Caregivers program from 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Alexian Brothers Medical Center, 800 Biesterfield Road, conference rooms one and two, Elk Grove Village. |
| August 6, 2009 |
| Motorcycle Ride to Benefit the Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter |
| The inaugural Ride to Remember will take place on Saturday, August 29 beginning at 12:00 p.m. at the 49er, 518 Bruns Lane, Springfield. Registration opens at 11:00 a.m. |
| August 6, 2009 |
| Sign up Today for the 2009 Greater Illinois Chapter Memory Walks |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter is calling upon all residents of Illinois to sign up for one of the thirteen Greater Illinois Chapter Memory Walks throughout Illinois. |
| August 6, 2009 |
| Speakers Announced For World Alzheimer’s Day Celebration |
| In honor of World Alzheimer’s Day the Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will host a leading edge seminar featuring top experts in the field of dementia research and care. The Celebration of World Alzheimer’s Day will be held on Monday, September 21 from 8:30 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. at the North Shore Senior Center, 161 Northfield Road, Northfield. |
| August 3, 2009 |
| The Emmy Nominated “The Alzheimer’s Project” Will Have a Special Screening in Rockford |
| Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter in partnership with HBO and Rockford Health System presents the Emmy Nominated HBO-Alzheimer's Project on two consecutive Wednesdays at Rockford Health System Funderburg Auditorium, 2300 N Rockton Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103. |
| August 3, 2009 |
| August Brain Health Programs for Boone, DeKalb, McHenry, Ogle, Stephenson and Winnebago Counties |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will offer several brain health programs in the month of August including, Caregiver Workshop: Building Confidence in Caregiving, Now What Was I Saying? and Memory Loss 101. These state-of-the-art programs are intended for family caregivers and healthy older adults who are interested to learn more about brain health. |
| July 30, 2009 |
| Greater Illinois Chapter Announces August Program Line-up for Chicagoland Area |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will offer the following programs in the month of August: Now What Was I Saying? and The Caregiver Workshop: Building Confidence in Caregiving. These state-of-the-art programs are intended for caregivers and healthy older adults who are concerned about brain health. |
| July 30, 2009 |
| Greater Illinois Chapter Announces August Program Line-up for Iroquois, Kankakee, Grundy and Will Counties |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will offer the following programs in the month of August: The Noon Network, Now What Was I Saying? These state-of-the-art programs are intended for caregivers and healthy older adults who are concerned about brain health. |
| July 30, 2009 |
| Support Group Facilitator Training to be offered in Bourbonnais |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will host support group facilitator training on Friday, August 21, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. at the University of Illinois Extension Center, 1650 Commerce Drive, Bourbonnais. |
| July 24, 2009 |
| Local Alzheimer’s Advocates gather in Chicago for the Social Security Administration hearing on Compassionate Allowance Initiative |
| Several local residents will be among the hundreds of Alzheimer advocates from across the region headed to Chicago for an upcoming Social Security Administration (SSA) hearing. |
| July 24, 2009 |
| Aurora Alzheimer’s Advocates gather in Chicago for the Social Security Administration hearing on Compassionate Allowance Initiative |
| Several local residents will be among the hundreds of Alzheimer advocates from across the region headed to Chicago for an upcoming Social Security Administration (SSA) hearing. |
| July 24, 2009 |
| Arlington Heights Alzheimer’s Advocates gather in Chicago for the Social Security Administration hearing on Compassionate Allowance Initiative |
| Several local residents will be among the hundreds of Alzheimer advocates from across the region headed to Chicago for an upcoming Social Security Administration (SSA) hearing. |
| July 24, 2009 |
| Plainfield Alzheimer’s Advocates gather in Chicago for the Social Security Administration hearing on Compassionate Allowance Initiative |
| Several local residents will be among the hundreds of Alzheimer advocates from across the region headed to Chicago for an upcoming Social Security Administration (SSA) hearing. |
| July 10, 2009 |
| Registration Still Open for Brain Health Program for Baby Boomers in DeKalb |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will host Now What Was I Saying? Thursday, July 16 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the DeKalb Senior Services 330 Grove St.., DeKalb. |
| June 23, 2009 |
| Former Chicago White Sox Player Ron Kittle to Attend Rundown Alzheimer's |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter is pleased to announce former Chicago White Sox player Ron Kittle will attend Rundown Alzheimer’s on Tuesday, July 28 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago. The entire event runs from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. |
| June 15, 2009 |
| Sign up Today for Your Local Memory Walk |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter is calling upon all residents in Illinois to sign up for the 2009 Memory Walk in your area. |
| June 10, 2009 |
| Severe Weather Can Create Stressful Situations for People Affected by Alzheimer’s disease |
| Recent severe weather conditions in Illinois have prompted the Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter to remind the public that loved ones with dementia will need extra help in the event of a weather related emergency. |
| June 4, 2009 |
| Free Alzheimer’s Support Group in Crystal Lake |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter is sponsoring a support group that meets the first Tuesday of every month from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Senior Services, 110 W. Woodstock Street, Crystal Lake. |
| June 4, 2009 |
| Educational Opportunity for Caregivers in Southern Illinois |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will present the Caregiver Series on June 15 and 16 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at John A. Logan College, 700 Logan College Road, Carterville. Parts one and two will be presented on June 15 and parts three and four will be presented on June 16. |
| June 2, 2009 |
| Run on U.S. Cellular Field to End Alzheimer’s |
| Rundown Alzheimer’s is the first fun run and celebratory concert to be held at U.S. Cellular Field, home of the Chicago White Sox. This new and exciting event will take place on Tuesday, July 28 at 7:00 p.m. |
| May 27, 2009 |
| New Alzheimer’s Family Forum Comes to Naperville |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will host a new Alzheimer’s Association Family Forum in Naperville on Saturday, June 6 from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at North Central College, Wentz Concert Hall, 171 East Chicago Avenue in Naperville. |
| May 27, 2009 |
| New Alzheimer’s Family Forum Comes to Northwestern Suburbs |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will host a new Alzheimer’s Association Family Forum in Palatine on Saturday, June 13 from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Harper College, Wojcik, 1200 Algonquin Road in Palatine. |
| May 14, 2009 |
| Send an E-card to Fight Alzheimer’s |
| The Forget Me Not E-card program recently launched by the Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter is a fun and interactive way to honor and keep in touch with friends, colleagues and family members. |
| May 5, 2009 |
| HBO Documentary Puts Spotlight on Alzheimer's Disease |
| Alzheimer’s disease is gaining awareness as its reach grows to include more than 5.3 million Americans living with the disease. Previously unknown, misunderstood or hidden in the home, people living with Alzheimer's – along with family caregivers and cutting edge research – are the subjects of a new HBO documentary. |
| May 4, 2009 |
| Greater Illinois Chapter Launches Point of Purchase Program in McHenry County |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter has partnered with businesses in McHenry County to launch the new Forget Me Not Point of Purchase Program. |
| May 4, 2009 |
| Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter to host Two Family Forums for Caregivers |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will host two family forums for Caregivers on Saturday, June 6, 2009 and Saturday, June 13, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. |
| April 29, 2009 |
| The Alzheimer's Project |
| One of the most devastating forms of memory loss is Alzheimer’s disease, an irreversible and progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills. Today, Alzheimer’s is the second most-feared illness in America, following cancer, and may affect as many as five million Americans. As the baby-boom generation reaches retirement, that number could soar to more than 11 million by 2040 and have a huge economic impact on America’s already fragile healthcare system. |
| April 27, 2009 |
| First Memory Toss Event to be Held |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter in partnership with Pi Sigma Epsilon will host the inaugural Memory Toss Bags Tournament on Saturday, May 2 beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Hancock Stadium (Illinois State University Football Field) Parking Lot. |
| April 9, 2009 |
| Tickets Still Available for Remember When Event |
| Tickets are still available for the eighth annual Remember When event on Friday, April 17 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Doubletree Hotel and Conference Center, 10 Brickyard Drive, in Bloomington. |
| April 9, 2009 |
| Alzheimer’s Caregiver Series to be Presented in Lake Zurich |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will present the Alzheimer’s Caregiver Series on four separate dates in April from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. |
| April 9, 2009 |
| Now What Was I Saying? to be Presented in Naperville |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will present Now What Was I Saying? on Wednesday, April 22 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Tabor Hills Supportive Living Community, 1439 McDowell Road, Naperville. |
| March 27, 2009 |
| Distinguished Speakers Announced For Focus Forward Conference in Joliet |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter is pleased to announce the distinguished speakers for the Focus Forward: Exploring Options conference on Thursday, April 23 from 8:30 a.m. until 3:45 p.m. at Harrah’s Joliet Casino and Hotel, 151 North Joliet Street, Joliet. |
| March 13, 2009 |
| Tickets Still Available for A Toast To Remember |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter still has tickets available for A Toast To Remember on Thursday, March 19, 2009 at the River East Art Center, 435 East Illinois, Chicago. |
| March 6, 2009 |
| Fabulous Raffle Prizes Presented at A Toast To Remember |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will be raffling off several fabulous items at “A Toast To Remember” on Thursday, March 19 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the River East Art Center, 435 East Illinois, Chicago. |
| March 6, 2009 |
| Remember When Event has “Gone Hollywood” |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter’s “Gone Hollywood” for the Bloomington spring event. The eighth annual Remember When event will be held on Friday, April 17 from 6:00 p.m. buntil 9:00 p.m. at the Doubletree Hotel and Conference Center, 10 Brickyard Drive, in Bloomington. |
| March 6, 2009 |
| Focus Forward Conference to Offer Scholarships to Professionals |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will offer free scholarships for staff of any facility with a licensed SCU, IDOA ombudsmen and IDPH surveyors for the annual Caregiver conference “Focus Forward: Exploring Options”. The conference will take place on Thursday, April 23 from 8:30 a.m. until 3:45 p.m. at Harrah’s Joliet Casino and Hotel, 151 North Joliet Street, Joliet. |
| March 4, 2009 |
| New “Playing Up Abilities’ Workshop |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will present the new “Playing Up Abilities” workshop on Friday, March 13 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at The Inn at Willow Falls, 1681 Willow Circle Drive, Crest Hill. |
| February 26, 2009 |
| Greater Illinois Chapter to Present Focus Forward: Exploring Options |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will present the fourth annual “Focus Forward: Exploring Options” conference on Thursday, April 23 from 8:30 a.m. until 3:45 p.m. at Harrah’s Joliet Casino & Hotel, 151 North Joliet Street, Joliet. |
| February 26, 2009 |
| Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter to offer NEW 8 Week Program |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will offer a new eight week program for individuals with early stage memory loss at OSF Neurosciences Institute, 535 Roxbury Road, in Rockford. |
| February 26, 2009 |
| Greater Illinois Chapter to Partner with Mariah’s Restaurant |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter has partnered with Mariah’s Restaurant, 3317 Robbins Road in Springfield, during the month of March to raise funds to support the Chapter. |
| February 25, 2009 |
| Greater Illinois Chapter to host Inaugural Race to Reverse 5K |
| Lace up your running shoes and come out in support of the Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter’s inaugural “Race to Reverse 5K” on Sunday, April 19 beginning at 7:30 a.m. The race will take place at the Lombard Commons located at the intersection of South Fairfield Ave. and East Maple St. in Lombard. |
| February 19, 2009 |
| “A Toast To Remember” Features Incredible Silent Auction Items |
| On Thursday March 19, 2009 the Greater Illinois Chapter will host “A Toast to Remember” at the River East Art Center, 435 East Illinois in Chicago. The Premier Wine Tasting Lounge begins at 5:00 p.m. upstairs and wine and beer tasting begins at 6:00 p.m. |
| February 19, 2009 |
| “Strike Out Alzheimer’s” |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter is Striking Out Alzheimer’s on Saturday, April 18, 2009 from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Town & Country Lanes, 2231 West Jefferson Street, Joliet. |
| February 18, 2009 |
| Greater Illinois Chapter Reaches Out to Professional Caregivers via New Technology |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter’s Professional Training Institute is reaching out to constituents in southern Illinois via video conferencing. The “Palliative Care for Advanced Dementia” video conference will take place on Tuesday, March 24 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter, 402 East Plaza Drive, Suite 4 in Carterville. |
| February 17, 2009 |
| Greater Illinois Chapter Continues to Strengthen Relationship With Southside Dementia Consortium |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter is reaching out to the African-American community through their continued partnership with the South Side Dementia Consortium. |
| February 11, 2009 |
| “Now What Was I Saying?” to be Presented in Belvidere |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will present “Now What Was I Saying?” on Wednesday, March 11 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at Lifescape RSVP, 312 Buchanan in Belvidere. |
| February 11, 2009 |
| New “Playing Up Abilities’ Workshop |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will present the new “Playing Up Abilities” workshop on Friday, March 13 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at The Inn at Willow Falls, 1681 Willow Circle Drive, Crest Hill. |
| February 11, 2009 |
| Memory Loss 101 to be Presented in Lincolnshire |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will present “Memory Loss 101” on Tuesday, March 10 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the Sedgebrook Retirement Community, 800 Audubon Way, Lincolnshire. |
| February 11, 2009 |
| Greater Illinois Chapter is “Striking Out Alzheimer’s” |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will bowl to “Strike out Alzheimer’s” on Saturday, March 7 starting at 2:00 p.m. at Herrin Bowl, 625 North Pershing (Route 148) in Herrin. |
| February 10, 2009 |
| Greater Illinois Chapter to Present Alzheimer’s Caregiver Series in Joliet |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will present their state-of-the-art Alzheimer’s Caregiver Series on Tuesday, March 3 and Tuesday, March 10 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at Joliet Junior College, 214 North Ottawa Street, Joliet. |
| February 10, 2009 |
| Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter Hosts Alzheimer’s Caregiver Series in Springfield |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will present their new state-of-the-art Alzheimer’s Caregiver Series on Wednesday, February 25 and Thursday, February 26 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Greater Illinois Chapter, 2921 Greenbriar Drive Suite C, Springfield. |
| February 10, 2009 |
| Memorable Meals and Caring Connections to Host Game Night |
| “Memorable Meals and Caring Connections” program will host a game night on Thursday, February 19 from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Courtyard of Loyalton, 3315 Executive Drive in Joliet. |
| February 5, 2009 |
| Greater Illinois Chapter Reaches Out to African-American Community |
| Because African-Americans are at a much higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease the Greater Illinois Chapter has continued much needed outreach efforts within this community. Outreach Managers continue to form bonds with service providers, community health organizations, government agencies and many other entities within the African-American Community. |
| February 3, 2009 |
| Greater Illinois Chapter Presents 2009 “A Toast to Remember” Event |
| On Thursday March 19, 2009 the Greater Illinois Chapter will host “A Toast to Remember” at the River East Art Center, 435 East Illinois in Chicago. The Premier Wine Tasting Lounge begins at 5:00 p.m. upstairs and wine and beer tasting begins at 6:00 p.m. |
