Note: This story is the sixth in a series from our annual Health & Wellness special section, part of the Chronicle’s April 1 print edition. The section was sponsored by Franciscan Health. This information is from Alzheimer’s Association Illinois. When looking through your family, your social circle, your work group[Read More…]
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Local volunteers seek support for Alzheimer’s disease research Friday and Saturday
A group of local residents will be seeking support this weekend to further the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Led by Al and June Fidanza of Homewood, about 20 volunteers will be accepting donations from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, June 9, and Saturday, June 10, at Walt’s Food Center,[Read More…]
Alzheimer’s information meeting Jan. 28 in Hazel Crest
The Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Illinois Chapter, is hosting an educational program, “Know the Ten Signs: Early Detection Matters,” at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28, at Waterford Estates, 17400 S. Kedzie in Hazel Crest. The warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease are often dismissed as side effects of normal aging. If[Read More…]