Educational programs near you – The Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Illinois Chapter

Educational programs near you – The Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Illinois Chapter

The Greater Illinois Chapter offers community and family education programs throughout the year. These programs are geared for family members, diagnosed individuals, and interested members of the community. Many of these programs are free of charge, but some conferences and workshops do have a registration fee attached to them. Register today!

There are currently 65 education program events listed in our database. To view and register for our events, use the search tool below.

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Audio Conferences

Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters

The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease

Living with Alzheimer’s: For People with Alzheimer’s

Legal and Financial Planning

Learning to Connect: Relating to the Person with Alzheimer’s

Living with Alzheimer’s: For Middle-Stage Caregivers

Caregiver Stress: Relief, Acceptance and Empowerment

Alzheimer’s Disease in the African American Community

Understanding Early Memory Loss

Conversations About Dementia

Living with Alzheimer’s: For Early Stage Caregivers

Living with Alzheimer’s: For Late Stage Caregivers

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Early detection of Alzheimer’s disease is important in many ways

Early detection of Alzheimer’s disease is important in many ways

Are you or someone you know experiencing any of the 10 signs of Alzheimer’s disease? If so, make an appointment to see your doctor as soon as possible. Early detection of Alzheimer’s will help you learn about available treatments, plan for your future and aid you and the person with Alzheimer’s in finding the best care and support.

Memory loss that disrupts daily life

One of the most common signs of Alzheimer’s is memory loss, especially forgetting recently learned information. Others include forgetting important dates or events; asking for the same information over and over; increasingly needing to rely on memory aids (e.g., reminder notes or electronic devices) or family members for things they used to handle on their own.

What’s a typical age-related change?
Sometimes forgetting names or appointments, but remembering them later.

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The Savvy Caregiver

The Savvy Caregiver

Are you a caregiver for a family member who has Alzheimer’s disease or another, related dementia? Does that person live at home? Are you looking for ways to increase your knowledge and confidence in this role? This program is designed for family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s who continue to live at home (not in a residential care setting). Classes meet for six consecutive weeks, for two hours each. Register today.

Are you a caregiver for a family member who has Alzheimer’s disease or another, related dementia? Does that person live at home? Are you looking for ways to increase your knowledge and confidence in this role?
What is the Savvy Caregiver?
This program is designed to equip family members and others for the caregiving role. Developed by the University of Minnesota, the classes will help you gain:
• A better understanding of the disease
• The skills to assess the abilities of the person with dementia
• The confidence to set and alter caregiving goals
• Strategies to manage the day-to-day care of the person with dementia, including personal care
• The skills to take better care of yourself
• Tips on how to build a positive partnership with healthcare professionals
Class information:
Savvy Caregiver is designed for family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s who continue to live at home (not in a residential care setting). Classes meet for six consecutive weeks, for two hours each.

Cost:
Classes are offered free of charge through an Alzheimer’s Disease Supportive Service Program (ADSSP) grant from the Administration for Community Living.

Upcoming classes:
Join us at one of our upcoming classes. Click below for more details.

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Loss of brain cells may cause sleep trouble in seniors

Loss of brain cells may cause sleep trouble in seniors

Loss of certain brain cells may help explain why many seniors have trouble falling and staying asleep, a new study says. The newly published results from the Rush Memory and Aging Project suggest that older adults and people with Alzheimer’s disease may have a substantial shrinkage in a section of the brain that the researchers call a “sleep switch,” and this cell loss is associated with sleep problems. Sleep disruption in people with Alzheimer’s can be especially severe and may result in nighttime confusion and wandering.

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Why I Walk… Michelle’s Story – Alzheimer’s

Why I Walk… Michelle’s Story – Alzheimer’s

My father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s three years ago and the mental decline has been rapid. I joined the Alzheimer’s Walk this year in honor of my father and bring awareness of the devastation of this disease. While it’s been heartwarming to receive such amazing support, it’s under such painful circumstances. I hope through this effort to de-bunk some myths about Alzheimer’s and raise awareness about how widespread it truly is, and bring some hope to those suffering with its effects.

My father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s three years ago and the mental decline has been rapid. He’s no longer able to hold a conversation, answer a question, or communicate his needs. He’s young, he’s only 70 years old and is in perfect physical health. All his life, he worked very hard, was very successful and had lots of plans for his retirement, most of which will now go unrealized. This disease takes away not only the person afflicted, but also the lives of those around them. My mother is now his full time caregiver, and has lost much of her freedom as well. Its a full time job for her, in the golden years that she planned to enjoy.
I joined the Naperville Walk to End Alzheimer’s this year in honor of my father and bring awareness of the devastation of this disease. When I told my friends, extended family, co-workers and acquaintances about my efforts, I was shocked to hear that SO many people have also been touched by this disease. Almost everyone had a family member or knew someone struggling with memory loss and it’s devastating effects. The outpouring of support for my walk team in honor of my father has come from far and wide. The request went viral and I’ve received donations and support from people who’s names I haven’t heard for years, from my childhood, from my father’s business, from relatives who live far away.
While it’s been heartwarming to receive such amazing support, it’s under such painful circumstances. I hope through this effort to de-bunk some myths about Alzheimer’s and raise awareness about how widespread it truly is, and bring some hope to those suffering with its effects.
Click here and join one of the 17 Walks in the Greater Illinois Chapter. – .dpuf

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