Adult Day Service (ADS) is designed especially for older adults who want to remain in the community but who cannot be home alone during the day due to a physical, social and/or mental impairment. To find an ADS center near you visit ilaging.illinois.gov/programs/adu....

Music can be a powerful tool in combating symptoms associated with dementia, a great stress relieving activity, and an opportunity to connect with your loved one. #DementiaCaregiver #MusicTherapy #VinylRecordDay

Community Outreach Roundup 🚨 📸1-2- 30th Annual 27th Ward Back to School Picnic at Union Park on Saturday, August 8th. 📸3-4- Community Festival & Health Fair at First Baptist Congregational Church on Saturday, August 1st.

To all those who make the Englewood Community Health Fair happen: this event would not be what it is without you! #EnglewoodHealthFair2026 #HealthierYouHealthierUs

At today’s health fair, we honored beloved community member Deborah Thompson with a tree dedication in the garden of the West Englewood Public Library.

Congratulations to Gloria Williams who was awarded the 2026 Floyd McGee Community Hero Award. The award is named for the late Floyd McGee, whose work with @uicpublichealth.bsky.social Community Outreach Intervention Projects and the Englewood community had a tremendous impact on so many.

It's not just a health fair, it's also a block party! The 11th Annual Englewood Community Health Fair is the place to be! 🎉 A special shout out to the Jazzy Senior Steppers and DJ Drumm 🙌 #EnglewoodHealthFair2026 #HealthierYouHealthierUs

Good morning Chicago! It’s a fabulous day for a health fair. Come on down to the 11th Annual Englewood Community Health Fair at the West Englewood Library, 1745 W. 63rd St. We’ll be here until 2:00 pm!

What you eat shapes how your brain ages. Moderated by @walaszek.art, join Dr. Lisa Barnes of the Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center and a panel of experts on Sept. 29 for the 2026 Fall Community Conversation. Free, open to all. Online or in person. Register: adrc.wisc.edu/FCC2026

Our collaborative study on the impact of COVID-19 on health Behaviors in Older African Americans using @rushalzheimers.bsky.social MARS study (PI @beyoung40.bsky.social) data is out now! doi.org/10.2196/79432

This Friday! Join us for the 11th Annual Englewood Community Health Fair on August 7th from 11:00am to 2:00pm. Our community partners will help us provide health screenings, general health information, school supplies and so much more!

Summer often brings nice weather, but the heat can often become overwhelming, especially for seniors. Thankfully, older adults have plenty of options to beat the heat while still staying active and engaging with their community. Get a few ideas below 👇

You can manage and improve your brain health with a focus on a combination of lifestyle choices, including regular exercise, eating a balanced diet, getting adequate sleep, managing stress, and participating in activities that provide social and mental stimulation. #WorldBrainDay

The RADC Outreach & Retention teams are always hard at work! Here's what they were up to this past weekend: 📸#1- 2026 Healthy Living Resource Fair presented by Solutions for Care at the Town of Cicero Community Center. 📸#2- KidFest at Family Christian Health Center in Harvey.

When the temperature goes up, being active outdoors can be more challenging. It’s easier to become overheated when the sun is beaming down all day. Here’s a few tips for how to exercise outdoors safely in the summer. #HealthyLiving #StayHydrated

Published in Annals of Neurology: "Sex Differences in the Association of Simultaneous Decline in Blood Pressure and Decline in Cognition during Aging" from Nic Baumgartner, @anacapuano.bsky.social, @beyoung40.bsky.social, David Bennett, and Zoe Arvanitakis. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

RADC Social Worker Susan Frick, MSW, LSW, was featured in the June Rush Generations Health Education Lecture, presenting on "Brain Health and Alzheimer's Awareness." You can watch the full lecture now at www.youtube.com/live/piI7u4E....

July is #MinorityMentalHealth Awareness Month. Together, we can create a future that embraces diversity, uplifts marginalized communities and listens to every voice. To learn more, or find valuable mental health resources, visit nami.org/stay-connect...

#DisabilityPrideMonth is celebrated every July and is an opportunity to honor the history, achievements, experiences, and struggles of the disability community. July marks the anniversary of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). #DisabilityPride

Feeling stress can be a normal coping response and can forge a healthy sense of our ability to solve problems. However, when the stress is long term, known as chronic stress, it can lead to worsening health problems. #HealthyAging #HealthyLiving #StressManagement

This #Juneteenth, we honor the fight for liberation, legacy, and the ongoing pursuit of justice and equality. #FreedomDay

Facing stigma, or negative attitudes, beliefs, and stereotypes, is often a primary concern of people living with Alzheimer's and their care partners. Here are 5 tips based on the experience of individuals in the early stage of the disease. #AlzheimersandBrainAwarenessMonth

A #CareTeam is the group of people who you’ll rely on to provide you help, care, support and connection throughout the course of the disease. You are in the center, but you are not there alone. But who should you include on a care team? #AlzheimersandBrainAwarenessMonth

It’s #CommunityHealth Improvement Week! This week we celebrate the partnerships, programs and initiatives hospitals, health systems and community organizations that are leading to boost community and population health.

There is no single test that can determine if a person is living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. So what exactly do physicians consider when making an Alzheimer’s diagnosis? Read more at alz.org/alzheimers-d... #AlzheimersAwareness #AlzheimersandBrainAwarenessMonth

In the Loop learns more about ways that communities across Chicagoland are creating dementia-friendly spaces that lessen the isolation some families experience.

‘Memory cafes’ are creating community for people with dementia and their caregivers

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Alzheimer’s disease typically progresses slowly in three stages: early, middle and late. Since Alzheimer’s affects people in different ways, each person may experience dementia symptoms — or progress through the stages — differently. #AlzheimersandBrainAwarenessMonth

June is #AlzheimersandBrainAwarenessMonth. Alzheimer's disease is a form of dementia that causes abnormal changes in the brain, mainly affecting memory and cognitive function. #Alzheimers is the most common form of dementia, accounting for 60-80% of all dementia cases.

Looking for Chicago-based transportation services for seniors? We’ve got you covered! Here’s a list of recommended organizations from RADC Social Worker Charon Cannon (MSW, LSW). #Transportation #TransportationServices #CommunityResources #SocialWork

A #MemoryCafe is a wonderfully welcoming place for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or any other form of dementia, or other brain disorder as well as their caregiver. Find one near you at ilbrainhealth.org/dementia-friendly/illinois/become-a-dementia-friendly-community/memory-cafes-in-illinois/