Fighting Alzheimer’s with every step – Alzheimer’s – Optimum Senior Care – Chicago In Home Caregivers – www.OptimumSeniorCare.com

The Illinois Chapter was fortunate to have a wonderful Walk to End Alzheimer’s® season this year, hosting 27 Walks throughout Illinois and raising more than $4 million for critical Alzheimer’s care, support and research efforts. The success of our Walk events is heavily reliant on participation. This year alone, more than 20,000 people participated in Walk to End Alzheimer’s events across the state.

Fighting Alzheimer’s with every step

The Illinois Chapter was fortunate to have a wonderful Walk to End Alzheimer’s^® season this year, hosting 27 Walks throughout Illinois  and raising more than $4 million for critical Alzheimer’s care, support and research efforts. The success of our Walk events is heavily reliant on participation. This year alone, more than 20,000 people participated in Walk to End Alzheimer’s events across the state.We are so grateful to all of our participants, volunteers, donors, committee members, sponsors and all those who support our vision of a world without Alzheimer’s^® for helping us create another successful Walk season. We hope you will continue to raise critical funds that benefit our research and education efforts as well as invaluable care and support services.

Thank You to our Walk Partners
The success of our Walk to End Alzheimer’s season would not be possible without the support of our Walk Partners and their dedication to our cause.

This year’s premiere partners were:

• Bloomington/Normal Walk Premier Sponsors
  Fred Forget Me Nots
  Heritage Health of Normal
• Champaign/Urbana Walk Premier Sponsors
  Clark-Lindsey
• Kankakee and Iroquois County Walk Premier Sponsors
  Riverside Healthcare
• Naperville Walk Premier Sponsors
  BKD, LLP
  ComEd
• North Shore Walk Premier Sponsors
  Takeda Pharmaceuticals
• Quincy Walk Premier Sponsors
  Mark Twain Casino

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Gene Wilder’s widow talks about caregiving experience – Alzheimer’s – Optimum Senior Care – Chicago In Home Caregivers – www.OptimumSeniorCare.com

Karen Wilder never pictured herself marrying, or taking care of, a movie star. Wilder, who lost her husband of 35 years, actor Gene Wilder, to Alzheimer’s in 2017, discusses their bond as well as some of the challenges facing people who care for someone living with the disease.

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Let’s Shuffle to #ENDALZ  – Alzheimer’s – Optimum Senior Care – Chicago In Home Caregivers – www.OptimumSeniorCare.com

Make your resolution a reality by joining ALZ Stars and signing up for the 2018 Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle! It’s a great way to kick off the spring running season while raising funds and awareness for the Alzheimer’s Association!
Want to join the Shamrock Shuffle celebrations, but not quite ready to run? NEW this year – a 2 mile walk option! Walkers are treated to a scenic course along Chicago’s lakefront, starting and finishing in the same location as the 8K run.

Go the distance in the fight against this devastating disease by training for and completing this super fun 8K or 2 mile walk while raising valuable funds to advance the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association. Don’t wait – sign up TODAY!

Step 1: REGISTER FOR THE RACE!
Sign up today, before the price increases January 7, 2018!

Step 2: JOIN our team: SIGN UP NOW!

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The Caregiver Balance Beam: Burnouts, Breakdowns and Bustle – www.optimumSeniorCare.com
 
Tuesday, January 16
11:00 a.m. – noon (CST)   12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (EST)
– OR –
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.(CST)   2:00 – 3:00 p.m.(EST

Achieving a balance between caregiving and self-care can be a difficult process, but learning how to manage caregiver stress doesn’t have to be! Discover ways to approach stressful situations and become a more balanced caregiver, both for your loved one with dementia and for yourself.
Christine Turo-Shields, ACSW, LCSW, LCAC
Co-owner of Kenosis Counseling Center, Inc

Christine Turo-Shields, ACSW, LCSW, LCAC is co-owner of Kenosis Counseling Center, Inc, a community-based outpatient practice. She maintains a successful private practice with specialized training in trauma, including CISD and certification as an EMDR therapist. She is a state board member for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (Indiana Chapter) as well as a member of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s Family Advocacy Outreach Network. Much of her clinical work is dedicated to those who are in a caregiving role of a loved one, whether from dementia, mental illness, addictions, suicide loss, etc. She encourages family members to attend to self-care in order to sustain energy for continued caregiving. Additional specialties include anxiety management, women’s issues, marital enrichment, as well as working with gifted and profoundly gifted children, teens and families.

Free Live Webinars

INDIANA / KENTUCKY / ILLINOIS RESIDENTS
New Website “ALZWebinars.org” is Coming Soon!
In the meantime, please register for webinars on this page.

Join us for one, or all!

The Alzheimer’s Association is pleased to announce its schedule of free live webinars. Offered at various times throughout the day, the topics range from general awareness to specific caregiving strategies. Webinars are recorded and available to those who are unable to attend.

Watch Past Webinars

? Upcoming Webinars (view description & register)

The Caregiver Balance Beam: Burnouts, Breakdowns and Bustle
Tue Jan 16, 2018 at 11-Noon CST (12-1pm EST) or 1-2pm CST (2-3pm EST

Researching Alzheimer’s Treatments: Where are We Now?
Wed Feb 21, 2018 at 11-Noon CST (12-1pm EST) or 1-2pm CST (2-3pm EST)

Coping with Difficult Behaviors in Dementia: Strategies You Can Use Today
Wed Mar 28, 2018 at 11-Noon CST (12-1pm EST) or 1-2pm CST (2-3pm EST)

Managing Multiple Medications with Dementia: How to Get the Most from Your Medications
Tue Apr 3, 2018 at 11-Noon CST (12-1pm EST) or 1-2pm CST (2-3pm EST)

Legal and Financial Considerations for Alzheimer’s disease: What You Need to Know Right Now
Wed May 16, 2018 at 10-11am CST (11-Noon EST)

Reducing the Risk of Alzheimer’s: Separating Fact from Fiction
Wed Jun 6, 2018 at 10-11am CST (11-Noon EST) or 2-3pm CST (3-4pm EST)

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Alzheimer’s, Supplements and Rumors: What Does the Research Say
12.06.17

Lights, Sound & Touch: Multisensory Tools that Can Help People With Dementia
11.09.17

Over and Over: How to Deal with Repetitive Actions and Questions in People with Dementia
10.31.17

When to See a Doctor: Alzheimer’s Symptoms vs. Normal Aging
10.24.17

I have Alzheimer’s disease: A Discussion with Tom Ostreicher
09.27.17

Making Simple Changes: How to Use Everyday Physical Activities to Improve Cognition
09.14.17

Dementia: It’s Not Just Alzheimer’s disease
08.24.17

Guilt & Alzheimer’s: Why Caregivers and Family Members Often Feel They Can Never Do Enough
08.15.17

Learning to Connect: Relating to the Person with Alzheimer’s
07.12.17

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Alzheimer’s Webinar / Phone Program this Month: “Effective Caregiving: Best Friends Approach” and ” Caregiver Balance Beam: Burnouts, Breakdowns and Bustle”  – Alzheimer’s – Optimum Senior Care – Chicago In Home Caregivers – www.OptimumSeniorCare.com

Tuesday, January 9
noon to 1:00 p.m. (CST)   1:00 – 2:00 p.m. (EST)
Virginia Bell, M.S.W;

Join author Virginia Bell, co-creator of the internationally recognized Best Friends Approach™ as she talks about how to use person-centered care with people living with dementia. This approach has been shown to improve quality of life and reduce challenging behaviors through a focus on relationships and the person’s life story. Participants will come away with a refreshing new perspective on dementia care!

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