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May 18, 2025
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Dementia

Dementia news

CGH Health Foundation offers several community health care programs

CGH Health Foundation offers several community health care programs

The CGH Health Foundation is a nonprofit supporting the healthcare initiatives and services provided by CGH Medical Center.

By Brandon Clark●
December 26, 2024 at 5:15 am CST
Oliver: When life requires being part Sherlock Holmes, part scientist

Oliver: When life requires being part Sherlock Holmes, part scientist

Being the caregiver for a person with Alzheimer's disease who no longer speaks requires one part Sherlock Holmes and another part hypothesis-testing scientist. That's especially true when one's charge is less than happy.

By Joan Oliver●
January 17, 2024 at 12:00 pm CST
How families, caregivers affected by dementia can navigate the holidays

How families, caregivers affected by dementia can navigate the holidays

Locals experts suggest ways to make meaningful celebrations for people with dementia and their caregivers.

By Denise M. Baran-Unland●
December 20, 2023 at 3:00 pm CST
Oliver: Just like in sports, ‘winning’ with dementia requires in-game adjustments

Oliver: Just like in sports, ‘winning’ with dementia requires in-game adjustments

Adjustments are a part of sports. They also are a part of life and of caregiving for someone with dementia.

By Joan Oliver●
September 27, 2023 at 12:00 pm CDT
LocalLit book preview: the how-tos of good dementia care

LocalLit book preview: the how-tos of good dementia care

‘Moments’ by Rosemary Dunne will be reviewed in LocalLit newsletter on Tuesday

By Denise M. Baran-Unland●
July 19, 2021 at 6:00 pm CDT
Music connects students with seniors who have cognitive decline

Music connects students with seniors who have cognitive decline

L-W Central in New Lenox participated in AliveInside program for the 2nd year

By Denise M. Baran-Unland●
March 12, 2021 at 3:00 pm CST

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