Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter

09/02/2026

Please help us welcome Rob Nimmer to the Illinois Chapter Board of Directors. Rob is the President and Owner of Oasis Senior Advisors Chicago North, where he helps older adults and their families find safe, appropriate senior housing, home care, and other essential resources. Through caring for his grandmother and parents, Rob experienced firsthand how overwhelming it can be to navigate the aging journey. That personal experience inspired a passion for helping families confidently navigate the often-complex senior care landscape.

Rob is a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP). He also serves as Vice President of the Lake/McHenry Chapter of the Illinois Continuity of Care Association, Co-President of the Illinois Chapter of the National Placement and Referral Alliance, and is a member of the Lake County Estate Planning Council.

Originally from Milwaukee, Rob now lives in Vernon Hills, Ill. He has been actively involved with the Alzheimer’s Association since 2014 and serves on the Executive Committee for the Lake County Walk to End Alzheimer's where he has consistently been one of the Walk's top company fundraisers. He also hosts a quarterly fundraising event, Tacos & Tunes, featuring karaoke and all-you-can-eat tacos, which has raised more than $20,000 to support his Walk team. Rob is deeply committed to helping families affected by Alzheimer's disease and other dementias while supporting efforts to advance prevention, treatment, and, ultimately, a cure.

09/01/2026

Thank you Jet's Pizza for partnering with the Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter now through Oct. 31 to support local families facing Alzheimer's and other dementia. Every Alzheimer's Association Cinnamon Stix ordered at store locations across the Chicago area sends 10% of proceeds to the Association, funding care, support and research.

09/01/2026

💜 Where are YOU walking this fall? 💜
Walk to End Alzheimer's is happening in communities across Illinois! Whether you're walking in honor of a loved one, as a caregiver or to help create a world without Alzheimer's, NOW is the time to make a difference.

Sign up for a Walk today and let us know where you’ll be joining us! alzheimers-illinois.org/walk

09/01/2026

08/31/2026

Mark your calendar. The Memory Symposium is coming to John A. Logan College on Sept. 10, and registration is filling up. This free, in-person event brings rural health care professionals the latest on Alzheimer's diagnosis, treatment and care, with complimentary CE credits included.

Don't wait to save your spot: https://bit.ly/4hu33Pd

08/29/2026

When Ronna Larsen's mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, she became a caregiver overnight, armed with nothing but an outdated referral list. A call to the Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline (800.272.3900) was her first real lifeline. It connected her to support groups, respite care and a path forward for her whole family.

Today, Larsen is an Association advocate and volunteer, working to make sure other caregivers find help faster than she did.

Read her story below, featured by the Make It Better Foundation.

If you or someone you know needs support, our Helpline is available 24/7, in more than 200 languages: 800.272.3900.

The Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline provides support to individuals and families navigating Alzheimer’s disease.

08/26/2026

Please welcome Kamiar Vossoughi to the Illinois Chapter Board of Directors. Kamiar is a Managing Director and Market Team Lead at J.P. Morgan Private Bank where he directs a talented group of Bankers in providing sophisticated wealth management strategies to some of Greater Chicago’s most successful individuals, executives, entrepreneurs, business owners, families and institutions. His focus is on scaling the resources of an industry leader to a local level so that clients may fulfill their purposes and leave legacies for the next generation.

Kamiar volunteers his time in Hinsdale and the Western Suburbs, where he lives and is expanding the firm’s presence. He sits on the board of Metropolitan Family Services, a premier social services organization with roots in Chicago and a presence in DuPage County.

08/25/2026

Noticing changes in someone's memory, thinking or behavior can leave you in a tough spot. What could the changes mean? How can you bring them up with someone you care about?

Join us for a free webinar on Aug. 27 at 2pm for an ALZ Talks discussion around next steps when a loved one may be displaying symptoms of Alzheimer's or another dementia. Learn about:
🟣 Warning signs of dementia
🟣 Starting compassionate conversations
🟣 Encouraging a medical evaluation
🟣 Finding trusted resources

🔗 Reserve your spot today: https://bit.ly/45ViyZC

08/24/2026

Rural communities face unique challenges in dementia care, and this symposium was built with that in mind. Join us Sept. 10 at John A. Logan College in Carterville for a full day of practical strategies, expert insight and networking with fellow professionals.

The event is free, and registration is open now: https://bit.ly/4hu33Pd