ALZ Stars: Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter

02/14/2025

This Valentine’s Day, let love inspire you to care for your brain. Small lifestyle changes can make a big difference. Eat with love, move together, sleep well, dream sweetly, stay connected, and reduce stress which affects brain health.

This month, take time to relax, practice mindfulness and focus on what brings you happiness. Celebrate love in all forms — love for family, friends and, most importantly, yourself. For more on lifestyle changes, visit https://tinyurl.com/ycy4vtpe

02/12/2025

Join us on Thursday, Feb 20 at 10 a.m. CT for a free webinar on the latest advancements in dementia science. Learn about research trends, innovations in early detection and diagnosis, and exciting progress in clinical trials. This webinar is supported by &G. Register now: bit.ly/4gzuEup.

02/11/2025

Today, on International Day of Women & Girls in Science, we celebrate all the women who are using their brilliant minds to end Alzheimer’s and all the girls who aspire to be tomorrow's researchers.

12/31/2024

We wish you a new year filled with hope and endless possibilities. We are so thankful for this community and look forward to what we can accomplish together in 2025.

11/19/2020

Make your miles matter in 2021! Registration is now open for ALZ Stars Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Refundable booking is available for an additional service fee, as well as partial refund policies if the event is cancelled for reasons outside of its control. Limited spots available, so sign up today!
DEFERRED 2020 ENTRIES (apply now through December 15)
U.S.: https://haku.ly/b4c0a378
Non-U.S: https://haku.ly/a6e302b7
ALL OTHER RUNNERS (apply now through May) register at https://haku.ly/3f2d5d38

Contact Katherine Stewart with questions or concerns: [email protected]

Running the Bank of America Chicago Marathon is the pinnacle of achievement for elite athletes and everyday runners alike. The 43rd annual Chicago Marathon will take place on Sunday, October 11, 2020.

07/13/2020

We are deeply saddened to learn about the cancellation of the 2020 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Please be patient as we navigate this news, we will update you as soon as we can. One thing we have all learned since March is to be flexible and creative. Thank you for all you do in the fight against Alzheimer's.

06/22/2020

The Alzheimer's Association has a wealth of resources available in your own home, from our 24/7 Helpline to virtual support groups to education programs on demand. Find everything the Illinois Chapter has to offer at https://alz.org/illinois/helping_you

06/21/2020

This Father’s Day we’re honoring all the amazing, hard working fathers who have faced or cared for someone with Alzheimer’s disease. Your strength and love continues to inspire us as we fight to for you and all those affected. 💜

06/18/2020

June is Pride Month 🌈 and Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month 💜. We stand with the LGBTQ community, and we encourage anyone impacted by Alzheimer's and other dementia to reach out for safe, confidential support. Call our free, 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900.

06/16/2020

This summer solstice, we're coming together as one state and one family. Join The Longest Day Illinois Family Team at act.alz.org/goto/illinoisfamily, and start a Facebook fundraiser to provide real help to families affected by Alzheimer's and dementia.

The Longest Day Illinois Family Team is fighting Alzheimer's by participating in The Longest Day. Support us by donating today!

06/15/2020

Excited to share the news... our Lakefront Trail will be reopening on June 22 for exercise and transit!

To ensure we continue the progress we've made flattening the curve, Social Distancing Ambassadors will be along the route to ensure a safe experience for Chicagoans.

06/04/2020

We are committed to addressing systemic racial injustice and its impact on health disparities.
We know we need to do more, to achieve more in all of our work. None of us, neither any one individual nor any single organization, can do it alone. At the Alzheimer’s Association, we know we must do our part and must work even harder to achieve lasting changes. https://bit.ly/2MugCyo

We are committed to addressing systemic racial injustice and its impact on health disparities. We know we need to do more, to achieve more in all of our work. None of us, neither any one individual nor any single organization, can do it alone. At the Alzheimer’s Association, we know we must do our part and must work even harder to achieve lasting changes. Read our full statement: https://bit.ly/2MugCyo