Special report on dementia and the difficult decisions it demands of families

Special Report: Dementia often leaves patients and families at a loss, an in-depth piece from reporter Melissa Westphal with the Rockford Register Star, examines the issues faced by families experiencing a dementia diagnosis.
The article touches on several matters, including long-term care options and their accompanying costs. It also includes insights from Richard Apple, a licensed clinical social worker with the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Illinois Chapter.

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Author cooks up hope as a way to deal with Alzheimer’s

Cookbook author Paula Wolfert has Alzheimer’s and can’t remember all of the ingredients in her recipes anymore. But she continues to cook, with the hope that she can delay the effects of the disease.

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Ready for a Reason to Hope?

The Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Illinois Chapter Reason to Hope is a powerful 60-minute fundraising luncheon and program on Alzheimer’s disease. The goal for the event is to spread our message into the communities we serve and raise funds for the critical work we do nationwide. Please consider becoming a Table Host for this important event. Reason to Hope will take place in Oak Brook on Wednesday, April 23 and Chicago Tuesday, April 29.

The Alzheimer’s Association, Reason to Hope is a powerful 60-minute fundraising luncheon and program on Alzheimer’s disease. Though there is no cost to attend the luncheon, all Table Hosts and their guests will be asked at the conclusion to support the Alzheimer’s community by making
a One-Time gift or Multi-Year pledge to the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Illinois Chapter. The goal for the event is to spread our message into the communities we serve and raise funds for the critical work we do nationwide. As a Reason to Hope Table Host this is your opportunity to share your passion for the Alzheimer’s Association with your friends, work colleagues and family.
In 2014, our Chapter will be hosting two Reason to Hope luncheons on the following dates:

5th Annual Chicago Reason to Hope
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Noon-1pm.
Union League Club of Chicago
65 West Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, Illinois 60603
Click here to view and download the FAQ for Chicago Reason to Hope Table Hosts.

3rd Annual Oak Brook Reason to Hope
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Noon-1pm.
Hyatt Lodge at McDonald’s Campus
2815 Jorie Boulevard
Oak Brook, Illinois 60523
Click here to view and download the FAQ for Oak Brook Reason to Hope Table Hosts.

For more information about Reason to Hope, please contact Sam Provenzano, Manager, Intermediate Giving at 847.324.0382 or via email at sprovenzano@alz.org.

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Submit your story for Chicken Soup for the Soul

The Alzheimer’s Association is working with the publishers of theChicken Soup for the Soul series to publish a book about living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. To accommodate last-minute stories, the submission period for this book has been extended until Dec.10. Share your story by visiting chickensoup.com, selecting “Submit Your Story” and writing “Alzheimer’s book” in the comments. Leave the Book Title as “Select Your Topic.”

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Greater Illinois Chapter unveils Impact Report

The Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Illinois Chapter FY 13 Impact Report is now available. The report is an important look at our progress over the past fiscal year. Compelling community-based programming, the signature fundraiser Walk to End Alzheimer’s®, diversity outreach and advocacy and public policy achievements are only a few ways the Greater Illinois Chapter is making a significant difference in the lives of those affected by Alzheimer’s.

The Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Illinois Chapter FY 13 Impact Report is now available. The report is an important look at our progress over the past fiscal year, showcasing the Chapter’s efforts in providing programs and services as well as advancing the Alzheimer’s cause. Compelling community-based programming, the signature fundraiser Walk to End Alzheimer’s®, diversity outreach and advocacy and public policy achievements are only a few ways the Greater Illinois Chapter is making a significant difference in the lives of those affected by Alzheimer’s.

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