Win a prize in our Walk to End Alzheimer’s photo contest
Share your favorite 2013 Walk to End Alzheimer’s® photo and to win a prize while raising awareness of Alzheimer’s disease. Enter your photo(s) before Nov. 19, 2013, and ask your family and friends to vote (once per day from Nov. 19 to Dec. 2). If your photo is one of the five most popular, you win. See official rules.
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Walk to End Alzheimer’s is over, but there’s still time left to fundraise
The Alzheimer’s Association® Greater Illinois Chapter had a wonderful Walk to End Alzheimer’s season — hosting 17 events in all and raising more than $1.8 to date. The Chicago and Naperville Walks to End Alzheimer’s both landed in the Top 30 nationwide Walk to End Alzheimer’s events, but we still have through the end of the year to raise additional dollars in the critical fight to put a stop to this devastating disease.
The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Even though the 2013 Walk season is officially over, you can still donate to the cause by selecting an event below. If you raised $500 or more, you are a member of our Champions Club! Visit our website to print out your certificate of appreciation.
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Honor Alzheimer’s disease caregivers with a tribute during November
There are more than 15 million Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers in the United States. During November, which is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month, you can send these exceptional people a big “thank you” for everything they do. Honor them by sharing your tribute message.
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Caregiver Month. In the United States, there are more than 15 million Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers. We want to send these exceptional people a big “thank you” for everything they do. Honor the
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Caregiving in America
The Washington Post will host the forum Caregiving in America to shine a spotlight on the critical work of the growing number of people taking care of an aging parent, often while working and raising children. Featuring expert speakers such as Erna Colborn, Alzheimer’s Association® Greater Illinois Chapter President and CEO, as well as Governor Pat Quinn and timed to coincide with National Family Caregivers Month, this forum will focus on the challenges, the financial and emotional toll, and ways to help the caregiver.
The conference will take place from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, November 14 at the Westin Hotel, 909 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Doors open at 8:30 a.m.
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Listen in on our free audio conference on Healthy Aging
The free audio conference Healthy Aging will take place from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 6.
Without some form of prevention, Alzheimer’s disease will affect one in three seniors and quite possibly bankrupt our healthcare system. Learn about the risks, medical conditions, and beneficial activities that improve a person’s odds against getting dementia. Get the facts, become empowered, and prepare yourself against one of the most feared, dangerous and costly diseases.
Audio conferences are held the first Wednesday 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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