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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

Facing New Challenges

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


Facing New Challenges
OSF Saint Francis Center for Health Institute on Aging
MOB Conference Rm.
8600 N. State Route 91, Peoria, IL
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Mon., June 16
This program in part made possible by the State of Illinois.

Facing New Challenges
Hopedale Medical Center
Wellness Center Conference Rm.
222 NW Grove, Hopedale, IL 61747
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Tue., June 24
Program in part made possible through a grant from CIAA.

Facing New Challenges
OSF Saint Francis Center for Health Institute on Aging
MOB Conference Rm.
8600 N. State Route 91, Peoria, IL
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Mon., July 21
This program in part made possible by the State of Illinois.

Facing New Challenges
OSF Saint Francis Center for Health Institute on Aging
MOB Conference Rm.
8600 N. State Route 91, Peoria, IL
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Mon., Aug. 18
This program in part made possible by the State of Illinois.

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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

Macomb Public Library
235 S. Lafayette,  Macomb, IL
1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Tues., June 3, 10 & 17
Program in part made possible through a grant from WIAAA.

Making Sense of Memory Loss
Alzheimer's Association
Peoria Office
606 W. Glen Ave., Peoria, IL
Tue., Aug. 5, 12 & 19   
Program in part made possible through a grant from CIAA.        

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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 Area Office
639 York St., Quincy, IL
11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Eat and Stay Well: A Dietician's Overview
This program provides info on safety tips and devices for the home to help keep loved ones safe.
Fri., June 6

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Did You Know
This Rock River program offers Alzheimer’s-themed health information at every session. Every session has a new theme.

Did You Know: I Forgot Day
Alzheimer’s Association, Rock River Office
93 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon, IL
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Wed., July 2

Michael Hemmen, LCSW, from KSB Memory Disorders Clinic will present on common memory disorders and related symptons.

Did You Know: National Friendship Month
Alzheimer’s Association, Rock River Office
93 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon, IL
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Thu. Aug. 14

Rock River Program Specialist Linda Johnson, AAS,  Clinical MA, will speak on how to be your “mate’s best friend.”

Thanks to Borg-Warner for support of these programs.

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.

Legal & Financial
Alzheimer’s Association
Peoria Office
606 W. Glen Ave., Peoria, IL
6 to 8 p.m.
Wed., July 9 & 16

Legal & Financial
Monmouth City Hall
100 E. Broadway, Monmouth, IL
6:30 p.m. to 8: 30 p.m.
Wed., Aug. 6,13

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.

*No dates scheduled

Maintain Your Brain
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.

Maintain Your Brain
Indian Trails Golf Course Clubhouse
1403 S. Main St. Camp Point
11 a.m. to noon
Tue., June 10

Maintain Your Brain
Alzheimer's Association
Peoria Office
606 W. Glen Ave. Peoria, IL
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Thu., Aug. 7
Program in part made possible through a grant from United Way. 


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.

Caregiver Challenges
Galesburg Public Library
40 E. Simmons St., Galesburg, IL
1 to 5 p.m.
Thu. June 12 & 19

Caregiver Challenges
Senior Center
250 N. Monroe St., Rushville, IL
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Thu., June 19 & 26

Caregiver Challenges
Alzheimer’s Association
Peoria Office
606 W. Glen Ave., Peoria, IL
6 to 8:30 p.m.
Tue., July 8, 15 & 22

Caregiver Challenges
Church of the Nazarene
1620 E. Main St., Streator, IL
1 to 5 p.m.
Tue., July 17 & 24

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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, have difficulty swallowing and speaking.

The Long Goodbye: Staying Connected and Letting Go
Alzheimer’s Association
606 W. Glen Ave.
Peoria, IL 61614
1 to 5 p.m.
Mon., July 21

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Special Events _____________________________________

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