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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

New Advanced Learning Committee Plans Educational Program

This past summer the Central Illinois Chapter formed a new working group, the Committee for Advanced Learning, in support of the board of directors’ Strategic Planning objectives. Chaired by Robert White, M.D., its purpose is to partner with other medical, clinical, and research communities to design, develop and provide advanced learning opportunities for patients and caregivers.
The committee is comprised of clinical and non-clinical people of the central Illinois region. Their goal is to promote research findings, establish partnerships with the medical community, act as a communication link to the medical community, and increase training of healthcare providers.
“It is a unique opportunity to be able to provide advanced information to our community on Alzheimer’s disease. We believe by partnering with our medical community, we can offer this type of information to patients, families involved with the disease, and to anyone interested in the topic,” said Dr. White, Chief Medical Officer of Clinical Informatics with OSF Healthcare System, Peoria. “We look forward to delivering high quality programs devoted to this project.”

No program scheduled at this time.


Open House
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Peoria Office
606 W. Glen Ave.

Caregiving Programs

Multi-Culture Ed. Conference
Perspectives on Alzheimer's Disease in Ethnic Communities
Senior World Adult Day Svs.
719 N. William Kumpf Blvd. #300
Peoria, IL
9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 27, 2010

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

Reconnect: Interacting with Dimentia
Henry Public Library
702 Front Street
Henry, IL
1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

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


Brown Bag Bites

No programs scheduled at this time.


Thursdays Thoughts

LaSalle Library
304 Marquette Street
LaSalle, IL

Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010
Thursday, March 4, 2010

"What Every Veteran & Their Spouse Should Know"
presented by Brian Butler, Veteran Affairs Representative
Thursday, April 1, 2010

"Preparing for a Funeral: Guide to Pre-planning"
presented by John Hurst, Director/Owner Hurst Funeral Homes
Thursday, May 6, 2010

"Hospice Care"
presented by Tania Prysash, Community Liason VITAS Innovative Hospice Care
Thursday, June 3, 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

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

Chillicothe Public Library
430 N. Bradley
Chillicothe, IL
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 4, 2010

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

funded by CIAA

Peoria Office
606 W. Glen Avenue
9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Wedneday, March 31, 2010
$5.00 fee

funded by HOIUW

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, 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

Third Tuesday's Topics

Lunch and Lecture Series
 
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
Thursday, March 18, 2010

"Disaster Preparedness"
presented by The American Red Cross
Thursday, April 15, 2010

"Your Eyes and Aging"
presented by Dr. Kevin Kurt, Ophthalmologist
Thursday, May 20, 2010

"Navigating the Maze of Aging Services"
presented by Deb Castillo, Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging
Thursday, June 17, 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.        

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.

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.

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.

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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