Association helps Alzheimer’s disease gain traction with nation’s lawmakers

The Alzheimer’s Association is leading the charge in Congress to boost funding for Alzheimer’s research, which is necessary to prevent the nation’s health care system from being crushed by costs related to the disease. Robert Egge, the Association’s chief public policy officer, says, “There’s an increasing recognition that this is something we have to urgently deal with.

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Tuesday, May 12 from noon to 1 p.m. on Positive Responses to Challenging Behaviors in Persons with Dementia

Presenter: Chelsey Byers, MA Family Life Educator, University of Illinois Extension.
Many individuals with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia will display difficult behavior during the course of their disease. These behaviors often lead to high stress for both the individual and the caregiver. Learn the basics behind these behaviors, their causes, and how to respond effectively to them.
Audio conferences are held the second Tuesday of every month.
Click here to register or call 309.662.8392. Once signed up, registrants will receive information and directions for the call.

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