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The State of Illinois Alzheimer’s Disease Annual Survey is now open. Please take a quick moment to complete our survey so we can continue fighting for you. Your answers will help the Alzheimer’s Association advocate for policies that matter most to you, your family and the nearly one million Illinois residents affected by the growing Alzheimer’s epidemic.
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Jeff Borghoff, 53, an Alzheimer’s Association National Early-Stage Advisory Group alumnus, is living with Alzheimer’s disease. He had to give up working, meaning his wife, Kim, is the family’s sole breadwinner in addition to serving as Jeff’s caregiver. Jeff’s father and mother recently moved in with them; Jeff’s dad, 86, also has Alzheimer’s. Kim says she isn’t sure how she’d be handling things if she didn’t have her mother-in-law as a caregiving partner.
Thousands of the world’s leading dementia investigators, clinicians and care providers are headed to London for the annual Alzheimer’s Association International Conference® 2017 (AAIC®). Why? The support of our generous donors makes this event possible.
Friends like you help us cross borders and boundaries in the name of research. Please join us in the fight against Alzheimer’s by making your first gift today.
The Alzheimer’s Association is a catalyst of scientific progress and a convener of the field’s leading researchers. You can empower us to provide critical international leadership and funding to advance research toward methods of treatment, prevention and, ultimately, a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. You can enable us to deliver care and support services to people who need them. And we cannot do it without you.
With your help, we can continue to close in on a cure. Will you make your first gift today?
In just a few days, the brightest minds in research from around the globe will be sharing discoveries, insights and theories about Alzheimer’s and other dementias at a the world’s largest forum to help move the fight forward. Together.
Watch your email — throughout the conference, I’ll keep you up to speed with news, photos, announcements and more. Thank you.
P.S. Remember, AAIC could not happen without the generous support of our donors.Please consider making a donation today.
Your donation will strengthen our efforts to advance Alzheimer’s care, support and research. From face-to-face support to online education programs and promising global research initiatives, your gift makes a difference in the lives of all those affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias in your community and across the world. Thank you for your continued support.
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The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease. The Illinois Chapter holds 27 Walks across the state, so you should have no trouble finding one in your area. Start or join a team today.
The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide and 28 locations in our region, this inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to reclaim the future for millions.
Bourbonnais, IL
09/16/2017
Canton, IL
09/09/2017
Carbondale, IL
09/23/2017
Champaign, IL
10/07/2017
Chicago, IL
09/24/2017
Crystal Lake, IL
10/08/2017
Decatur, IL
10/07/2017
Dixon, IL
09/30/2017
Elk Grove Village, IL
09/23/2017
Eureka, IL
09/23/2017
Galesburg, IL
09/30/2017
Glenview, IL
09/16/2017
Jacksonville, IL
09/09/2017
Joliet, IL
10/07/2017
Libertyville, IL
10/07/2017
Macomb, IL
09/23/2017
Marion, IL
10/07/2017
Mattoon, IL
09/30/2017
Naperville, IL
09/17/2017
Normal, IL
09/16/2017
Orland Park, IL
09/30/2017
Ottawa, IL
09/09/2017
Pekin, IL
09/23/2017
Peoria, IL
10/01/2017
Quincy, IL
09/16/2017
Rockford, IL
09/16/2017
Springfield, IL
09/23/2017
St. Charles, IL
09/23/2017
Chicago:
Chicago Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Lake County, North Shore, Northwest Suburban:
Lake Co., North Shore, and Northwest Suburban Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Naperville, St. Charles:
Naperville, and St. Charles Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Kankakee and Iroquois County, Orland Park, Will County:
Kankakee, Orland Park, and Will Co. Walk to End Alzheimer’s
McHenry County, Rockford, Rock River/Dixon:
McHenry Co., Rockford, and Rock River Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Decatur, Jacksonville, Springfield:
Decatur, Jacksonville, and Springfield Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Carbondale, Marion:
Southern Illinois Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Bloomington/Normal, Champaign/Urbana, Mattoon/Charleston:
Bloomington, Champaign, and Mattoon Walk to End Alzheimer’s
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Rivers Casino
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Senior Star – Weber Place
$17,566.00
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Dan, Dani and Friends
$17,128.42
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Lost Souls
$11,982.31
5.
Pou-Pou
$8,386.00
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Walk to End Alzheimer’s would not be possible without the support of our fantastic volunteers! As a volunteer, we count on your invaluable contribution of time and energy to make the event a success.
Whether you will be at a Walk to participate on the day-of or you want to help plan your local Walk experience, there is a volunteer option for you.
Join the Planning Committee
Unable to join us on a Walk day? Join our planning committee and help execute the event! Please let us know how you’re interested in helping, and we’ll reach out with more information.
Learn more about the 2017 Walk to End Alzheimer’s Planning Committee.
Volunteer on Walk Day
Join the fight to end Alzheimer’s. Each year we bring Walk to End Alzheimer’s to over 600 communities in the U.S., and we could not do it without our dedicated volunteers. Raise awareness and bring your passion for the cause on Walk day.
The Illinois Chapter Walk to End Alzheimer’s volunteer registration will go live on Monday, June 5, 2017.
Depression is common among people living with Alzheimer’s disease, especially during the early and middle stages. Treatment is available and can make a significant difference in quality of life. Identifying depression in someone with Alzheimer’s can be difficult since dementia can cause some of the same symptoms.
Depression is very common among people with Alzheimer’s, especially during the early and middle stages. Treatment is available and can make a significant difference in quality of life.
Experts estimate that up to 40 percent of people with Alzheimer’s disease suffer from significant depression.
Identifying depression in someone with Alzheimer’s can be difficult, since dementia can cause some of the same symptoms. Examples of symptoms common to both depression and dementia include:
In addition, the cognitive impairment experienced by people with Alzheimer’s often makes it difficult for them to articulate their sadness, hopelessness, guilt and other feelings associated with depression.
Depression in Alzheimer’s doesn’t always look like depression in people without Alzheimer’s. Here are some ways that depression in a person with Alzheimer’s may be different:
As a caregiver, if you see signs of depression, discuss them with the primary doctor of the person with dementia. Proper diagnosis and treatment can improve sense of well-being and function.
There is no single test or questionnaire to detect depression. Diagnosis requires a thorough evaluation by a medical professional, especially since side effects of medications and some medical conditions can produce similar symptoms.
An evaluation for depression will include:
Because of the complexities involved in diagnosing depression in someone with Alzheimer’s, it may be helpful to consult a geriatric psychiatrist who specializes in recognizing and treating depression in older adults. Ask your doctor for a referral.
The National Institute of Mental Health established a formal set of guidelines for diagnosing the depression in people with Alzheimer’s. Although the criteria are similar to general diagnostic standards for major depression, they reduce emphasis on verbal expression and include irritability and social isolation.
For a person to be diagnosed with depression in Alzheimer’s, he or she must have either depressed mood (sad, hopeless, discouraged or tearful) or decreased pleasure in usual activities, along with two or more of the following symptoms for two weeks or longer:
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Getting appropriate treatment for depression can significantly improve quality of life.
The most common treatment for depression in Alzheimer’s involves a combination of medicine, counseling, and gradual reconnection to activities and people that bring happiness. Simply telling the person with Alzheimer’s to “cheer up,” “snap out of it” or “try harder” is seldom helpful. Depressed people with or without Alzheimer’s are rarely able to make themselves better by sheer will, or without lots of support, reassurance and professional help.
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
Non-drug approaches
Medication to treat depression in Alzheimer’s
There are several types of antidepressants available to treat depression. Antidepressants called Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) are often used for people with Alzheimer’s and depression because they have a lower risk than some other antidepressants of causing interactions with other medications.
As with any medication, make sure to ask about risks and benefits, as well as what type of monitoring and follow-up will be needed.
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