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| January 7, 2009 |
 Greater Illinois Chapter to Host “Now What Was I Saying?” |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will host “Now What Was I Saying?” on Tuesday, January 20, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the North Suburban Library, 6340 North Second Street in Loves Park, Illinois. |
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| January 6, 2009 |
| Greater Illinois Chapter to Host Lead Advocate Orientation |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter invites you to join the Lead Advocate Orientation Conference Call on Thursday, January 15, 2009. |
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| January 6, 2009 |
| Greater Illinois Chapter to Host Brain Health Program for Baby Boomers |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will host “Now What Was I Saying?” on Tuesday, January 20, from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Greater Illinois Chapter, 2921 Greenbriar Drive, Springfield. |
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| January 6, 2009 |
| Greater Illinois Chapter to Host “Strike Out Alzheimer’s” Bowling Event |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will host the annual “Strike Out Alzheimer’s” bowling event on Sunday, January 25, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Westlane Bowling Center, 211 Virginia Road, Crystal Lake. |
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| December 5, 2008 |
| Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter to Participate in Union Station Holiday Charity Drive |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will take over Chicago’s historic Union Station on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 from 6:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. as part of Union Station’s 2008 Holiday Charity Drive. |
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| December 4, 2008 |
| Office Volunteers Needed |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter is now accepting volunteers for general office work on a continued basis in their Joliet office. |
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| November 20, 2008 |
| Dementia Care Navigation Services Providing You with a Road Map |
| Hearing the words “you have Alzheimer’s disease”–or another form of dementia–can begin a myriad of questions that you never thought you would have to answer. But for the 5.2 million Americans who are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and their 9.8 million caregivers, these questions sound familiar. |
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| November 14, 2008 |
| November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month |
| Since its founding in 1980, the Alzheimer’s Association has been the leader in making the fight against Alzheimer’s a national priority, a call that resonates during November, which is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. |
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| November 10, 2008 |
| Joliet Noon Networks |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will host the Noon Networks on Wednesday, November 26 and Wednesday, December 3 from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter, 1150 Essington Road, Suite 109 in Joliet. |
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| November 7, 2008 |
| Bob Love to be Featured Speaker at Second Annual Caregiver Tribute Luncheon |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter is pleased to announce that Former Chicago Bull Bob Love will be the featured speaker at their second annual Caregiver Tribute Luncheon Friday, November 14 from 11:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Joliet Area Community Hospice, 250 Water Stone Circle Drive, Joliet. |
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| November 7, 2008 |
| Caregiver Series to be Presented in Joliet |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will present their new Alzheimer’s Caregiver Series at the Joliet Area Community Hospice, 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet. Sessions one and two will take place on Tuesday, December 2 and sessions three and four will take place on Tuesday, December 16 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. both days. |
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| November 5, 2008 |
| Marriage May Help Reduce Risk of Dementia |
| A recent study found that unmarried, middle-aged people are more likely to develop cognitive impairment than married people of the same age. |
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| November 4, 2008 |
| Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter to Host Brain Health Program in New Lenox |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will host “Now What Was I Saying?” on Wednesday, December 10 from 12:00 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Paradise Park, 1023 South Cedar Road, New Lenox. |
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| November 4, 2008 |
| Memorable Meals and Caring Connections to Offer Memory Games for Everyone in Honor of National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month |
| In honor of National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month the Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will open up their “Memorable Meals and Caring Connections” program up to anyone who would like to attend on Thursday, November 20 from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Courtyard of Loyalton, 3315 Executive Drive, Joliet. |
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| October 31, 2008 |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter to Honor November as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month |
| In 1983, President Ronald Regan declared the month of November to be Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. |
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| October 28, 2008 |
| Greater Illinois Chapter to host NEW “Playing Up Abilities” Seminar in Palos Heights |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will host “Playing Up Abilities” on Wednesday, November 5 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Arden Courts – Palos Heights, 7880 West College Drive, Palos Heights. |
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| October 10, 2008 |
| Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter to Host First Annual Bi-National Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease to Benefit Chicago’s Hispanic/Latino Community |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will host “No Me Olvides,” the first annual bi-national conference on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia’s for Chicago’s Hispanic/Latino community, on Saturday, October 25, 2008 from 8:45 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the University of Illinois at Chicago Student West Center, 828 S. Wolcott Avenue, Chicago. |
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| October 10, 2008 |
| Alzheimer’s Association to Present Workshop for Alzheimer’s Caregivers |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will present their new state-of-the-art Caregiver Series on Monday, November 3 and Monday, November 10 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the DeKalb Adult Day Center, 126 South Fourth Street, DeKalb. |
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| October 10, 2008 |
| Alzheimer’s Association is Seeking Caregiver Nominations |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter is now accepting Caregiver nominations for the second annual Caregiver Tribute Luncheon on November 14, from 11:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Joliet Area Community Hospice, 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet. |
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| October 2, 2008 |
| Basics of Alzheimer’s Explained in Memory Loss 101 Program |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will present “Memory Loss 101” on Tuesday, October 28, from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Orland Township, 15100 South 94 Avenue, Orland Park. |
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| October 2, 2008 |
| New Seminar for Alzheimer’s Caregivers Coming to Carterville |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will present their NEW Alzheimer’s Caregiver Series October 22 and 23, from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at John A. Logan College, 700 Logan College Road, Carterville. |
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| September 26, 2008 |
| NEW Educational Opportunity for Alzheimer’s Caregivers |
| The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Illinois Chapter will host the program, “Understanding and Responding to People With Dementia,” will take place on Sunday, October 26, 2008, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Shabbona Health Care Center, 409 West Commache, Shabbona. |
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| September 26, 2008 |
| Educational Program to Promote Brain Health in Rockford |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will “Now What Was I Saying?” on Thursday, October 30, 2008 from 2:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. at Christian Life Retirement Center, 250 Bienterra Trail, Rockford. |
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| September 26, 2008 |
| Alzheimer’s Caregiver Series to be Presented in Romeoville |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will present their new Caregiver Series on October 15, 2008 and October 22, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Romeoville Recreation Center- Bodine Room, 900 West Romeo Road in Romeoville. |
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| September 17, 2008 |
| “Now What Was I Saying?” Is Coming to Joliet |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will host “Now What Was I Saying?” on Tuesday, October 14, 2008, from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at the Joliet Area Community Hospice, 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet. |
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| September 17, 2008 |
| Greater Illinois Chapter to host the Noon Networks |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will host the Noon Networks on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 and Wednesday, October 1, 2008 from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter, 1150 Essington Road, Suite 109 in Joliet. |
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| September 17, 2008 |
| Caregiver Series Coming to Wheeling |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will host its Caregiver Series on four consecutive Thursdays, from October, 16, 2008 through November 6, 2008 all beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Addolorata Villa, 553 McHenry Road, Wheeling. |
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| September 10, 2008 |
| Caregiver Series Coming to Naperville |
| The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Illinois Chapter hosts its Caregiver Series on four consecutive Wednesdays, from October 1, 2008 through October 22, 2008 all beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Sunrise of Naperville North, 305 W. Ogden Avenue, Naperville. |
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| September 10, 2008 |
| Greater Illinois Chapter to Present “Now What Was I Saying?” in Crystal Lake |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will present “Now What Was I Saying?” on Thursday, October 9, 2008 from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Fountains of Crystal Lake, 965 N. Brighton Circle West, Crystal Lake. |
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| September 10, 2008 |
| Caregiver Series to be Presented in Downers Grove |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will host its Caregiver Series on four consecutive Fridays, from October 10, 2008 through October 31, 2008 all beginning at 1:30 p.m. at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, North Pavilion 2nd Floor, 3815 Highland Avenue, Downers Grove. |
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| September 5, 2008 |
| “Now What Was I Saying?” to be Presented in Springfield |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will host “Now What Was I Saying?” on Thursday, September 25, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter, 2921 Greenbriar Drive, Suite C, Springfield. |
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| September 5, 2008 |
| Greater Illinois Chapter to Present Caregiver Series in Belvidere |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will host its Caregiver Series on four consecutive Mondays in October, all starting at 3:00 p.m. beginning October 6, 2008 and ending October 27, 2008 at the Keen Age Center, 2141 Henry Luckow Lane, Belvidere. |
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| September 5, 2008 |
| Educational Opportunity Targeted at Baby Boomers |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will present “Now What Was I Saying?” on Thursday, September 25, 2008, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the Keen Age Center, 2141 Henry Luckow Lane, Belvidere. |
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| August 22, 2008 |
| The Greater Illinois Chapter to Host Second Annual Caregiver Tribute Luncheon in Joliet |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will host their second annual Caregiver Tribute Luncheon on Friday, November 14, 2008, from 11:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Joliet Area Community Hospice, 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet. |
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| August 22, 2008 |
| Educational Opportunity for Caregivers in Chicago |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will present their new Caregiver Series at the Beazley Training Center, 8430 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 800, Chicago, from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. |
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| August 22, 2008 |
| Greater Illinois Chapter to Present “Now What Was I Saying?” in Bourbonnais |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will present an hour-and-a-half long educational program entitled “Now What Was I Saying on Tuesday, September 23, 2008, from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the University of Illinois Extension Center in Bourbonnais. |
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| August 22, 2008 |
| Greater Illinois Chapter to Host Caregiver Series in Berwyn |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will host their new Caregiver Series at the Berwyn Police Department, 6400 West 31 Street. |
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| August 21, 2008 |
| Greater Illinois Chapter to host “Now What Was I Saying?” |
| In honor of world Alzheimer’s Day on Friday, September 19, 2008, The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will hold a celebration entitled “Update on Alzheimer’s Research and Care,” from 8:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. in the Chapter’s Beazley Training Center, 8430 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 800, Chicago 60631. |
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| August 21, 2008 |
| Greater Illinois Chapter Plans World Alzheimer’s Day Celebration |
| In honor of world Alzheimer’s Day on Friday, September 19, 2008, The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will hold a celebration entitled “Update on Alzheimer’s Research and Care,” from 8:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. in the Chapter’s Beazley Training Center, 8430 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 800, Chicago 60631. |
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| August 19, 2008 |
| Arden Courts of South Holland to Sponsor Ten People for “Playing Up Abilities” |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter has received a generous gift from Arden Courts of South Holland for ten people to attend the August 21, 2008 “Playing Up Abilities” educational workshop free of charge with lunch. “Playing Up Abilities” will take place at Arden Courts, 2045 East 170 Street, South Holland, from 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
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| August 18, 2008 |
| Greater Illinois Chapter to Present NEW Caregiver Series in Springfield |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will present the first two installments of the newly updated Caregiver Series on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter, 2921 Greenbriar Drive, Suite C, Springfield. |
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| August 15, 2008 |
| Greater Illinois Chapter to Host Caregiver Series in Morris |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will host their newly updated Caregiver Series on Tuesday, September 9, 2008 and Tuesday September 16, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Morris Library, 604 Liberty Street. |
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| August 14, 2008 |
| Greater Illinois Chapter to host the Noon Networks |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will host the Noon Networks on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 and Wednesday, September 3, 2008 from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter, 1150 Essington Road, Suite 109 in Joliet. |
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| August 7, 2008 |
| Greater Illinois Chapter to Present “Now What Was I Saying?” |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will present a program to promote brain health on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Plainfield Township Building, 22525 W. Lockport Street, Plainfield. |
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| August 1, 2008 |
| Greater Illinois Chapter to Present NEW Caregiver Series in Springfield |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will present the first two installments of the newly updated Caregiver Series on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter, 2921 Greenbriar Drive, Suite C, Springfield. |
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| August 1, 2008 |
| Greater Illinois Chapter to Host Lead Advocate Training |
| Lead advocate training will be hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter on Thursday, August 28, 2008 from 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. and again from 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The training will be done via conference call. |
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| July 30, 2008 |
| Alzheimer’s Association—Greater Illinois Chapter Announces Formation of Dementia Care Navigator Network IPA |
| The Alzheimer’s Association—Greater Illinois Chapter recently founded the Dementia Care Navigator Network (DCNN) and is seeking members in Boone, Ogle and Winnebago counties. The Network is an Independent Practice Association. |
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| July 28, 2008 |
| Arden Courts of South Holland to Sponsor Ten People for "Playing Up Abilities" |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter has received a generous gift from Arden Courts of South Holland for ten people to attend the August 21, 2008 “Playing Up Abilities” educational workshop free of charge with lunch. “Playing Up Abilities” will take place at Arden Courts, 2045 East 170 Street, South Holland, from 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
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| July 24, 2008 |
| Greater Illinois Chapter to host 2008 Chicago Memory Walk® |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will host the 2008 Chicago Memory Walk® on Sunday, September 14, 2008 at Montrose Avenue and the lakefront, 4400 North Simmons Drive, Chicago. Check in begins at 8:00 a.m. and the walk steps off at 10:00 a.m. |
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| July 17, 2008 |
| Greater Illinois Chapter to Present Educational Opportunity for “Baby Boomers” |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will present “Now What Was I Saying?” on July 22, 2008 from 1:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Elgin Community College, University Business Center Room 123, 1700 Spartan Road, Elgin. |
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| July 17, 2008 |
| Greater Illinois Chapter to host Memory Walk Kick Off Breakfast |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will host a Memory Walk kick off breakfast on Thursday, July 24, 2008, from 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. at John A. Logan College, 700 Logan College Road, Terrace Dinning Room, in Carterville. |
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| July 11, 2008 |
| Greater Illinois Chapter to Present Parts Three and Four in the Caregiver Education Series |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will present the third and fourth installments of the Caregiver Series on Monday, July 28, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the University of Illinois Extension, 1650 Commerce Drive in Bourbonnais. |
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| July 11, 2008 |
| Greater Illinois Chapter to Unveil New Educational Series for Caregivers |
| The Greater Illinois Chapter will present their newly updated Caregiver Series at New Horizons, 4150 S. King Drive in Chicago. Parts one and two will be held on July 16, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Parts three and four will be held on July 23, 2008, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. |
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| July 11, 2008 |
| Greater Illinois Chapter to Present "Now What Was I Saying?" |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will present a program to promote brain health on Tuesday, July 22, 2008, from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at the Orland Township, 15100 South 94th Avenue, Orland Park. |
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| July 11, 2008 |
| Greater Illinois Chapter to Present Parts One and Two of Caregiver Education Series |
| The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter will present parts one and two of the Caregiver Education Series on July 14 and July 28 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the University of Illinois Extension, 1650 Commerce Drive in Bourbonnais. |
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| July 7, 2008 |
| Greater Illinois Chapter Announces Formation of Dementia Care Navigator Network IPA |
| The Alzheimer’s Association — Greater Illinois Chapter recently founded the Dementia Care Navigator Network (DCNN) and is seeking members in Boone, Ogle and Winnebago counties. The Network is an Independent Practice Association. |
