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PEORIA OFFICE |
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ROCK RIVER OFFICE Dixon, IL 61021 Phone: 815.285.1100 Fax: 815.285.1116 Linda Johnson Lindahelen.Johnson@alz.org |
Care consultation
Our professional staff is dedicated to helping people navigate through the difficult decisions and uncertainties people with Alzheimer’s and their families face at every stage of the disease. We can provide care consultation services to you by telephone, e-mail or in person. These include:
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Assessment of needs
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Assistance with planning and problem solving
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Supportive listening
Contact us for more information:
Central Illinois Chapter
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PEORIA OFFICE |
QUINCY AREA OFFICE |
ROCK RIVER OFFICE Dixon, IL 61021 Phone: 815.285.1100 Fax: 815.285.1116 Rock River Library hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. M-F |
Support groups
Support groups are regular meetings of family, friends, and caregivers that provide an opportunity for socializing, discussing, and supporting one another on Alzheimer's-related issues. All support groups are facilitated by trained volunteers.
Message boards
The Alzheimer’s Association message boards and chat rooms provide an online community for persons with Alzheimer's, caregivers and care providers. Our message boards have thousands of registered members from around the United States and thousands more who refer to the stories and information that is available 24 hours a day.
Join the Alzheimer’s Association online community.
Publications
The Alzheimer's Association maintains a wealth of educational materials (brochures, videos, audiotapes and books) on topics related to Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. Please call or visit your local office to visit the library. Additional brochures are available for the African American and Hispanic communities.
Central Illinois Chapter
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PEORIA OFFICE |
QUINCY AREA OFFICE |
ROCK RIVER OFFICE Dixon, IL 61021 Phone: 815.285.1100 Fax: 815.285.1116 Rock River Library hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. M-F |
Newsletter
Download our Spring 2008 Newsletter featuring Agency Champions Donna Tiezzi and Shirley Kellerstrass.
Download our Winter 2008 Newsletter featuring 7-year-old Hope Croegaert as she presents an essay on her "Grandma Turtle" at the 2007 Rock River Memory Walk.
If you prefer one mailed to you, send your name and mailing address to: nancy.mcgowan@alz.org
Alzheimer's lending libraries
Please visit the Alzheimer's library closest to you:
Central Illinois Chapter
PEORIA OFFICE
606 W. Glen Ave.
Peoria, IL 61614
Phone: 309.681.1100
Fax: 309.681.1101
Sylvia Fites Library hours:
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F
QUINCY AREA OFFICE
639 York St. Rm. 200
Quincy, IL 62301
Phone: 217.228.1111
Fax: 217.592.3690
Dr. Ralph & Marilyn
McReynolds Library:
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F
ROCK RIVER OFFICE
93 S. Hennepin Ave.
Dixon, IL 61021
Phone: 815.285.1100
Fax: 815.285.1116
Rock River Library hours:
8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. M-F
PEORIA OFFICE
606 W. Glen Ave.
Peoria, IL 61614
Phone: 309.681.1100
Fax: 309.681.1101
Sylvia Fites Library hours:
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F
QUINCY AREA OFFICE
639 York St. Rm. 200
Quincy, IL 62301
Phone: 217.228.1111
Fax: 217.592.3690
Dr. Ralph & Marilyn
McReynolds Library:
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F
ROCK RIVER OFFICE
Dixon, IL 61021
Phone: 815.285.1100
Fax: 815.285.1116
Rock River Library hours:
8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. M-F
If you are looking for a particular book, or live outside our office area, please call the library nearest you to discuss checking out a material by phone and having the item mailed to you for a reasonable fee.
Back to topFamily Caregiver Education programs
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.
Professional training
The Alzheimer's Association is committed to helping professionals improve their knowledge and skills, build stronger teams and deliver better care to people with dementia and their families. Our training and education programs are geared to professionals working in both community-based and residential care settings.
Our programs and meetings have been attended by activity professionals, administrators, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, social workers and staff trainers. Many of our programs offer CEUs.
Professional training listings.
Multilingual information
Alzheimer’s disease and other disorders that cause dementia know no boundaries. Many individuals and families in ethnic and cultural minority groups are in need of solid information about Alzheimer’s disease and health resources.
Safe Return®
Medic Alert + Alzheimer’s Association Safe Return is a nationwide identification, support and enrollment program that provides assistance when someone with Alzheimer's or a related dementia wanders and becomes lost. Assistance is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If an enrollee is missing, one phone call immediately activates a community support network to help reunite the lost person with his or her caregiver.
To register: Contact your local office:Central Illinois Chapter
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PEORIA OFFICE |
QUINCY AREA OFFICE |
ROCK RIVER OFFICE Dixon, IL 61021 Phone: 815.285.1100 Fax: 815.285.1116 Safe Return contact: Linda Johnson Lindahelen.Johnson@alz.org |
Referrals
Referral services provide information about Alzheimer's Disease, agency service and, community resources. To obtain listings of home health options, residential facilities, long-term facilities, day programs, hospice progrms, meal delivery and transportation services, call 800-272-3900 or your local office number. Our staff and trained professionals can help assess whether a specific care provider meets the needs of an individual with Alzheimer’s.
For more information, please contact us:
Central Illinois Chapter
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PEORIA OFFICE |
QUINCY AREA OFFICE |
ROCK RIVER OFFICE Dixon, IL 61021 Phone: 815.285.1100 Fax: 815.285.1116 |
