The Alzheimer’s Association Green-Field Library is excited to celebrate National Library Week! Located at the national headquarters in Chicago, we’re one of the largest library and resource centers devoted to increasing the knowledge about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
Get to know Green-Field! Check out:

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Online Catalog ?

Resource Lists ?

There’s no shortage of information on Alzheimer’s disease, but where to start? What articles offer practical answers? Which resources can you trust?
Our expert library staff has assembled a collection of the most useful, informative and up-to-date books, journals, research studies, videos, databases, social media resources and more. And it’s free!
Get started online now at alz.org/library or call us at 800.272.3900 to learn more.
Happy Library Week!
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Dealing with Alzheimer’s can cause family tension

Alzheimer’s disease can bring out many strong emotions for caregivers. As the disease progresses, caregiving issues can often ignite or magnify family conflicts. Our strategies can help families cope with the situation together.

Dealing with Alzheimer’s can bring out many strong emotions. As the disease progresses, caregiving issues can often ignite or magnify family conflicts. The strategies below can help families cope with the situation together.

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Tips for families

• Listen to each family member with respect.
  Coping with a progressive illness, such as Alzheimer’s, can be stressful — and not everyone reacts in the same way. Family members may have different opinions. Some relatives may deny what is happening; a long-distance relative may be resented for living far away; or there may be disagreement about financial and care decisions, especially at the end-of-life. These issues are complex and require ongoing discussions. Give everyone an opportunity to share their opinion and avoid blaming or attacking each other, as this will only cause more hurt.

Map out a plan to approach Alzheimer’s

There are many questions you’ll need to answer as you plan for the future. Use Alzheimer’s Navigator – our free online tool – to guide you as you map out your plan.
Learn more:
Alzheimer’s Navigator

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Legal and Financial Planning for Alzheimer’s Disease

Join the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Illinois Chapter for an educational program. Legal and Financial Planning for Alzheimer’s Disease will take place at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, at Clearing Library, 6423 W. 63rd Place in Chicago.
This program offered at no cost will cover the following topics: making legal plans that fit individuals’ needs; legal documents and what they mean; how to find legal and financial assistance; and much more. Register today!

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Seth Rogen’s Hilarity for Charity aims to raise Alzheimer’s awareness

Actor Seth Rogen’s mother-in-law was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s in 2006, at the age of 55. The family’s experience with the illness prompted Rogen and his wife, Lauren Miller, to start Hilarity for Charity, which raises money and awareness about the disease, especially among young people.

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Be a voice for those affected by Alzheimer’s

Our annual Illinois survey opened today. Please take the time (about 10 minutes) to participate…you will provide greater understanding about the challenges faced by those living with dementia, their caregivers, and loved ones as well as help shape state policies addressing the critical needs of those impacted. This online survey will close on Friday, May 16.
Please be a voice for those affected by Alzheimer’s and take the survey today!

The Alzheimer’s Association, Illinois Chapter Network along with several partners listed below, invite you to join us to participate in the second annual Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Survey. By participating in the annual survey you will provide greater understanding about the challenges faced by those living with dementia, their caregivers, and loved ones as well as help shape state policies addressing the critical needs of those impacted. This online survey, which takes only 10 minutes to complete, is live starting on Wednesday, April 16 and closes Friday, May 16.
The information we learn from the second annual survey will be presented at conferences, shared with the media, included in government testimony, presented by volunteer advocates to their elected officials, and used to highlight the challenges in dealing with Alzheimer’s disease in new ways. Last year, the survey analysis was used to inform recommendations in Illinois’ new Alzheimer’s Disease State Plan, presented in testimony to the Illinois House Human Services Committee, distributed to the public health community throughout Illinois by the Illinois Public Health Association, and shared with numerous agencies and organizations serving the aging population in our state.
Please share your experiences and views on the State of Illinois’ services and programs for those affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias. The importance of your input cannot be overestimated.
Soon after the survey closes, you will be able to find the complete results by visiting the website for the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Illinois Chapter, alz.org/Illinois. – See more at: http://www.alzheimers-illinois.org/survey/index.asp#sthash.ELlvyutg.dpuf

hank You to Our Survey Distribution Partners

…for their phenomenal help in reaching diverse audiences throughout our state

• Alzheimer’s Association, Central Illinois Chapter
• Alzheimer’s Association, St. Louis Chapter (serving parts of Illinois)
• Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Iowa Chapter (serving parts of Illinois)
• AARP Illinois
• AgeOptions
• Coalition of Limited English Speaking Elderly (CLESE)
• Egyptian Area Agency on Aging
• Illinois Public Health Association
• Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging
• Southern Illinois Center for Independent Living

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