The Alzheimer’s Association® Illinois Chapter Network commends Gov. Pat Quinn’s signing of Public Act 97-0768, Monday. The act renews Illinois’ commitment to public awareness of Alzheimer’s disease.
This act is an update to the Alzheimer’s disease Assistance Act, an initiative of the Illinois General Assembly. It includes revised definitions and statistics to reflect current knowledge of Alzheimer’s incidence as well as the disease’s prevalence and the needs of persons with Alzheimer’s as well as their families and caregivers.

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http://www.alz.org/images/greaterillinois/public_act_97-0768.pdf

This year’s Alzheimer’s Association International Conference® (AAIC), which took place July 14 through July 19 in Vacouver, Canada, hosted scientists who have made incredible advances in the field of Alzheimer’s research and treatment. Throughout the week, researchers shared different lifestyle factors proven to cause cognitive decline, called attention to new tests that aid diagnosis in the early stages of Alzheimer’s, presented possible treatments for the disease and much more.

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http://www.alzheimers-illinois.org/enewsletter/august2012/aaic.asp

Every year millions of Americans take to the streets to participate in local Walk to End Alzheimer’s® events. In 2012, the Greater Illinois Chapter will host 17 Walks throughout our 68-county service area. Click here to register.
There are many varied reasons why people participate in Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Many walk for a loved one who is facing Alzheimer’s disease, some walk to remember and honor a loved one who has lost their battle with Alzheimer’s, while others walk to help find a cure for the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. Here are five moving stories from walkers in the Greater Illinois Chapter about why they walk.

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http://www.alzheimers-illinois.org/enewsletter/august2012/walk.asp