Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center

11/23/2025

It’s National Game and Puzzle Week! If you’re looking for an indoor social activity that can get your loved one cognitively engaged, puzzles are a great option!

11/22/2025

Visiting family this holiday season? Living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia does not mean it’s necessary to stop participating in meaningful activities such as travel.

However, it does require planning to ensure safety, comfort and enjoyment for everyone. Read more below.

11/21/2025

Caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s may worry about the extra demands that holidays make on their time and energy. Here are some suggestions to make holidays easier:

11/21/2025

This , celebrate Dementia Friendly Friday with us by becoming a Dementia Friend.

First, complete the training at https://ilbrainhealth.org/dementia-friendly/dementia-friends-illinois/become-a-dementia-friend/, then post a picture with your certificate and tag the RADC! Don’t forget to use the tag!

11/21/2025

What a great turnout for the 2025 Central West Thanksgiving Luncheon. We're extra thankful for an afternoon to share a nourishing meal, listen to wonderful music, and spend time with one another!

Wishing everyone a !

11/21/2025

The RADC Community Outreach team is back out in the community today for another exciting event!

We're celebrating the season of gratitude at Central West Senior Center (2102 W Ogden Ave) for today's Thanksgiving Luncheon. The morning is already off to an energetic start with the Smooth Stepping Seniors class!

Come learn about our studies and share a wonderful meal. We're here until 1:30 🍽

11/20/2025

Sending heartfelt thanks to Woodson Regional Library for its partnership, beautiful facilities and welcoming staff at today's Dementia Caregiver Summit. Also sending a special shout-out to our community partners.

11/20/2025

A fabulous round up of presenters at the Dementia Caregiver Summit today held at Woodson Regional Library. There was a wide range of topics to encompass the full journey of a Dementia Caregiver with their loved one. In order of agenda: Dr. Darby Morhdart - Welcome address; Dr. Emily Morris - Alzheimer's Disease: 101; Rev. Jeanette B. Jordan - Managing Caregiver Stress & Burnout; Margaux Shields - Legal and Financial Planning; Katrina Agnew - Palliative & Hospice Care; and Tiffany Mitchenor - Wellness Activities.

11/20/2025

2025 Dementia Caregiver Summit at Woodson Regional Library, RADC’s Dr. Emily Morrison did a presentation on Dementia 101.

11/20/2025

Happening now: We’re cohosting the Dementia Caregiver Summit with the Woodson Regional Library on Chicago’s south side. Presenting now on managing caregiver stress and burnout is Rev. Jeanette B. Jordan. The overlying message: you have to give yourself permission to seek help.

11/20/2025

Alzheimer's disease affects the whole family, including children — especially when a parent or grandparent is diagnosed. Find books, videos, activities that kids can enjoy with someone who has Alzheimer's, and other resources that can help at alz.org/help-support/resources/kids/children.

For kids, find helpful links and videos that will help you learn more about Alzheimer's disease and how it affects the people you love.

11/19/2025

Long-term care can be expensive. How people pay for care depends on their financial situation, their eligibility for assistance programs, and the kinds of services they use.

Learn more about how people are paying for long-term care at nia.nih.gov/health/long-term-care/paying-long-term-care