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| June 15, 2013 |
 Dance to Raise Funds for Alzheimer's Cause, Foster Movement Therapy |
| North Shore Dance Therapy will hold Dance for Dementia from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 23 at the Levy Senior Center, 300 Dodge Ave., Evanston. Proceeds will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association® Greater Illinois Chapter. |
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| May 20, 2013 |
| One in Eight Americans 60 and Older Report Worsening Confusion or Memory Loss |
| Nearly 1 in 8 Americans aged 60 and older surveyed reported confusion or memory loss happening more frequently or worsening in the last year. This is according to the findings of the Cognitive Module in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 2011 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). |
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| April 24, 2013 |
| Alzheimer’s Association Seeks Volunteers for 24/7 Helpline |
| The Alzheimer’s Association® Greater Illinois Chapter is seeking volunteers for the organization’s 24/7 Helpline, 800.272.3900. Interested individuals are asked to have personal or professional experience with dementia and a willingness to commit to one four-hour shift per week for one year. This shift will take place during the Association’s hours of operation, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The office is located at 8430 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 800, Chicago. |
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| January 31, 2013 |
| Alzheimer’s Association Seeks Volunteers to Serve as Support Group Facilitators |
| The Alzheimer’s Association,® Greater Illinois Chapter is seeking outgoing and engaging individuals interested in becoming Alzheimer’s Association Support Group Facilitators. |
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| January 16, 2013 |
| Alzheimer's Association Partners with Dementia Care Specialists for Professional Course |
| The Alzheimer’s Association® Greater Illinois Chapter, in partnership with CPI – Crisis Prevention Institute, will present the course Dementia Capable Care from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, January 22 through Thursday, January 24 at the Holiday Inn, 2300 Reed Station Parkway, Carbondale. |
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| January 3, 2013 |
| Alzheimer’s Association® support group to provide care and resources to LGBT community |
| The Alzheimer’s Association® Greater Illinois Chapter will host a support group geared to caregivers who are part of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community or who are caring for someone in the LGBT community. |
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| November 26, 2012 |
| Alzheimer’s Association presents education program in English and Spanish |
| The Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Illinois Chapter will present the education program Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease: The Basics from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 11 at Gail Borden Library, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin. |
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| November 26, 2012 |
| La Alzheimer’s Association presenta programa educativo en Ingles y Español |
| La Alzheimer’s Association®, Greater Illinois Chapter presentara Lo Básico: La pérdida de memoria, la demencia, y la enfermedad de Alzheimer un programa educativo el Martes, 11 de diciembre a las 7 – 8:30 p.m. de la noche en la Biblioteca Pública Gail Borden, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin. |
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| November 12, 2012 |
| Ring in the holiday by volunteering for the Alzheimer's Association |
| The Alzheimer’s Association,® Greater Illinois Chapter is looking for volunteers to take part in the the Union Station Charity Drive Friday, December 7. |
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| November 9, 2012 |
| Alzheimer’s Association seeks Volunteers to Serve as Support Group Facilitators |
| The Alzheimer’s Association,® Greater Illinois Chapter is seeking outgoing and engaging individuals interested in becoming Alzheimer’s Association Support Group Facilitators. |
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| Octubre 9, 2012 |
| La Alzheimer's Association Presenta La Enfermedad de Alzheimer en la Comunidad Latina |
| La Alzheimer’s Association®, Capitulo de Illinois esta trabajando para proveer información crítica a la comunidad Latina de la área de Chicago con programas de educación en Español. |
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| October 9, 2012 |
| Alzheimer's Association Presents Alzheimer's Disease in the Latino Community |
| The Alzheimer’s Association®, Greater Illinois Chapter is seeking to reach the Latino community of Chicagoland with Spanish-speaking education programs. |
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| September 27, 2012 |
| Alzheimer's Association Seeking Volunteers for Bank of America Chicago Marathon |
| The Alzheimer’s Association,® Greater Illinois Chapter is seeking outgoing and energized individuals to volunteer during the Bank of America Chicago Marathon Sunday, Oct. 7. |
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| September 12, 2012 |
| Volunteers Needed for Walk to End Alzheimer's® 2012 |
| The Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Illinois Chapter is seeking volunteers for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s®, which will take place in locations throughout the 68 counties served by the chapter. |
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| August 28, 2012 |
| Alzheimer's Association Seeks Volunteers for Community Outreach |
| The Alzheimer’s Association,® Greater Illinois Chapter is seeking outgoing and engaging individuals interested in becoming Alzheimer’s Association Community Representatives (AACR) in DeKalb, Rockford and the Crystal Lake area. |
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| August 21, 2012 |
| Event Highlights Warning Signs of Alzheimer's, State of Current Legislation |
| A Meeting of the Minds is a candid conversation about normal memory changes as well as the signs of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Attendees of the free event will learn the warning signs of Alzheimer's disease as well as the resources to those affected. |
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| August 2, 2012 |
| Miles for memories 5k raises money for Alzheimer's disease |
| Miles for Memories, a 5K held in historic Elkhart, will take place Saturday, September 1. The race raises funds for the Alzheimer’s Association, and will kick off at the Talk of the Town Restaurant, 115 Governor Oglesby St., Elkhart. Registration will take place at 7:30 a.m. and the 5K will start at 8 a.m. Runners will have the opportunity to enjoy breakfast at the restaurant before or after the race. |
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