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Central Illinois Chapter

Education Programs
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The Central Illinois Chapter offers numerous Family Caregiver Education programs throughout our 20-county service area focusing on issues or concerns families face during the disease process. Our organization strives to enhance the quality of life for the person with Alzheimer's, and his/her caregiver by providing education and tools to help manage the disease.  Many of our programs are funded by local grants.

To attend a program, call your local office:

Central Illinois Chapter

PEORIA OFFICE
606 W. Glen Ave.
Peoria, IL 61614
Phone: 309.681.1100
Fax: 309.681.1101

 

QUINCY AREA OFFICE
639 York St. Rm. 200
Quincy, IL 62301
Phone: 217.228.1111
Fax: 217.592.3690

ROCK RIVER OFFICE
93 S. Hennepin Ave.
Dixon, IL 61021
Phone: 815.285.1100
Fax: 815.285.1116

Caregiving Programs

Surviving the Holidays & Caregiver Stress
Mendota Civic Center
1901 Tom Werwin Dr.
Mendota, IL
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009

Brown Bag Bites
Surviving the Holidays

Rock River Branch Office
93 S Hennepin
Dixon, IL
12:15 – 1:15 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009

Brown Bag Bites
Real Options for Aging Adults and Loved Ones
Rock River Branch Office
93 S Hennepin
Dixon, IL
12:15 – 1:15 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2009

Men as Caregivers
Quincy Senior Center
639 York St.
Quincy, IL
9:00 a.m. - Noon
Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010

Evening of Advanced Learning

Peoria Office
606 W. Glen Avenue
Peoria, IL
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010

Thursdays Thoughts
LaSalle Library
304 Marquette Street
LaSalle, IL
Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010
Thursday, March 4, 2010

Personal Care
Ottawa Community Hospital
1100 E. Norris Drive
Ottawa, IL
9:00 a.m. - Noon
Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Grief
Macomb District Hospital
525 Grant Street
Macomb, IL
4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 11, 2010

Alzheimer's Advocacy Day
Springfield, IL
Wednesday, March 24, 2010


Caregiver Stress

Arrow Wood
430 Martin Road
Rock Falls, IL
2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Rock River Branch Office
93 S. Hennepin
Dixon, IL
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Rock River Senior Center
215 W. Washington
Oregon, IL
12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Warren County Public Library
62 Public Square
Monmouth, IL
9:00 a.m. - Noon
Saturday, March 20, 2010


Behavior and Communications


Peoria Office
606 W. Glen Ave.
Peoria, IL
1:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010

funded by CIAA

Rock River Branch Office
93 S. Hennepin Avenue
Dixon, IL
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010

Princeton City Hall
2 South Main Street
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010

Polo Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
703 E. Buffalo
Polo, IL
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Tueday, Feb. 9, 2010

Good Neighbor Care
2705 Avenue E
Sterling, IL
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010

Macomb City Hall
232 Jackson Street
Macomb, IL
9:00 a.m. - Noon
Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010

Mt. Morris Senior Center
9 E. Front
Mt. Morris, IL
12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010



Alzheimer's 101


Whiteside County Senior Center
1207 West Ninth
Sterling, IL
12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010

Hub City Senior Center
401 Cherry Ave.
Rochelle, IL
12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010

Rock River Branch Office
93 S. Hennepin
Dixon, IL
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010


Hy-Vee
1651 Midtown Road
Peru, IL
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010


Graham Hospital Lobby
Conf. Room 210
W. Walnut
Canton, IL
9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010


Wednesday's Wisdoms
Wednesday’s Wisdom is a monthly lecture series that showcases a variety of subjects and experts from health related fields connected to Alzheimer’s.

Questions & Answers with Your First Responders
Linda Glackin & Matt Ray
City of Peoria Police Department
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009

Diabetes and You
Peoria Office
606 W. Glen Avenue
4:00 - 5:00 p..m.
Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010

An Hour with the Doctor
Dr. Larry Lindahl
OSF Institute on Aging
Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010

Peoria Office
606 W. Glen Avenue
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010


Legal & Financial Series
This program features local attorneys that cover topics such as: patients’ rights, power of attorney, guardianship, advance directives, address estate planning, Medicaid, asset protection, fraud prevention and spousal impoverishment. This is for caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s and other memory-loss disorders.

Galesburg Public Library
40 E. Simmons
Galesburg, IL
Monday, March 22 and March 29, 2010

Funded by WCIAAA 

Early Stage _____________________________________

Facing New Challenges
Participants will learn the basics of Alzheimer’s Disease, new communication approaches and ways to plan for the future.   

OSF Center for Health
8600 N. State
Rt. 91
Peoria, IL
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 21, Jan. 18, 2009
Monday, Feb. 15, March 15, 2010


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Making Sense of Memory Loss
This program discusses the causes of memory loss, importance of medical evaluations and treatments, ways to adapt attitudes and behaviors when dealing with individuals with memory loss and the skills necessary to more easily manage daily tasks.
This series is appropriate to attend if two or more of these statements are applicable: 
 

  • Has been diagnosed by a physician with mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.
  • Can manage his/her own personal care including bathing, dressing and toileting.
  • Can stay home alone safely for a few hours. Has good language skills

There are no programs scheduled at this time.


Third Tuesday's Topics

Lunch and Lecture Series

 

“Learning to Deal with Alzheimer’s Behaviors”
Theresa Taylor, Coordinator of Alzheimer’s Unit, Sunset Home
The Crossroads Center
125 West Jefferson
Pittsfield, IL
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. includes free lunch
Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Crossroads Center
Pittsfield, IL
11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010

Crossroads Center
Pittsfield, IL
11:45 - 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010

Third Thursdays

Galesburg Health Dept.
1361 W. Freemont Street
Galesburg, IL
4:00 - 5:00 pm.
Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010

Galesburg Health Dept.
1361 W. Freemont Street
Galesburg, IL
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 18, 2010


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First Fridays
The Quincy Area Office will be featuring education programs on the first Friday of every month (excluding February) on Alzheimer’s topics--light lunch included.  Programs are made possible by support from the WCIAAA.

Alzheimer’s Association
Quincy Senior Center
639 York St., Quincy, IL
11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
        


A Yellow Pie Plate & Dimentia Journey
Tamara Reed
Trust Officer & Caregiver
Friday, December 4th

TBA
Friday, Feb. 5, 2010

Active Seniors & Healthy Lifestyles
Friday, March 5, 2010


 
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Caring for the Caregiver
The Rock River Office will present a new program titled Caring for the Caregiver: Tools for Coping. The goal of the program is to enrich the lives of those affected by dementia through preparing caregivers for the future, reducing caregiver stress, improving caregiving skills and enhancing coping techniques. 

There are no programs scheduled at this time.

Partnering with Your Doctor
This workshop will provide strategies to help caregivers establish a doctor/patient/care partner relationship that allows them to more effectively manage and be a part of their healthcare team in order to make informed healthcare decisions. Workshop topics will include communicating with your doctor, getting organized for doctor visits, reducing stress, and learning to use a care journal.

There are no programs scheduled at this time.

Now What Was I Saying?
Participants will earn how memory works, what happens to our memory as we age and what we can do to improve our memory skills. This program will discuss steps to take care of your brain now.

Peoria Office
606 W. Glen Ave.
Peoria, IL
6:00 - 8:00 a.m.
Thursday, March 18, 2010

funded by Heart of Illinois United Way


Early Stage Alzheimer's Disease Support Group
Support group for individuals with early-stage Alzheimer's Disease and a concurrent group for family members.

Tuesdays, Feb. 23 - March 30, 2010
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Peoria Office
606 W. Glen Avenue
Peoria, IL
 

Nuts & Bolts: the Hardware of Alzheimer’s Disease
The program consists of eight 30-minute sessions providing basic information, knowledge and tools to help caregivers better understand and care for people with Alzheimer’s disease. During these sessions, care consultations will be offered on a first come, first serve basis. Medic Alert + Safe Return registration will also be available.

Times for all programs are 9:00 a.m - 3:30 p.m.

Program schedule:

Activities: 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Behavior: 9:45 - 10:15 a.m.
Communication: 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Chapter Services: 11:15 - 11:45 a.m.
Break for lunch
FAQ's on AD:
12:30 - 1:00 p.m.
Safety: 1:15 - 1:45 p.m.
Support Group: 2:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Caregiver Stress: 2:45 - 3:15 p.m.
 

Quincy Senior Center
639 York St.
Classrooms 7 - 10
Quincy, IL
Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009

Schuyler County Senior Center
250 N. Monroe Street
Rushville, IL
Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010

Brown County YMCA
Rt. 99 South
Mt. Sterling, IL
Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010


Understanding Alzheimer's Disease

There are no programs scheduled at this time.

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Middle Stage _____________________________________

Caregiving Challenges Series

This program provides information on ways to enhance caregiver skills, plan for the future, meet daily challenges, communicate effectively with physicians, provide meaningful activities and explore community resource options. This series is appropriate to attend if two or more of these statements are applicable to the individual with memory loss: Exhibits behavior changes including wandering, hallucinations, delusions or aggressions. Has difficulty sequencing tasks such as bathing, dressing, driving or eating. Experiences difficulty expressing an idea or naming an object. Has developed repetitive speech or behavior patterns.

No programs scheuled.

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Late Stage
_____________________________________

The Long Goodbye: Staying Connected and Letting Go

The session provides information for those caring for individuals in the later stages of memory loss disease. Participants learn how to provide comfort care, connect through sensory stimulation and cope with caregiver stress and grief.

The series is appropriate for those providing care to those with Alzheimer’s and other memory-loss disorders who do not recognize themselves or family members, are dependent of others for daily care, and have difficulty swallowing and speaking.

First Christian Church
201 S. Broad Street
Knoxville, IL
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010

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