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Halloween is full of candy and spooky decorations. But the holiday brought a heartfelt meaning to a man obsessed with the holiday — and the woman he cares for like a mother.
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DECATUR, Ill. (WAND)—Nearly half of those who are caregivers for an older adult do so for someone with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia. Which dramatically impacts their health, according to the CDC.
The Macon County Health Department is addressing the problem with a Stress-Busting Dementia program for family caregivers.
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DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Dementia Awareness Week kicked off in Decatur with local organizations offering education and support on the difficult topic.
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - The Alzheimer Association partnered with Savoy Therapy and Amber Glen for The Longest Day.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Illinois will require Alzheimer's Disease training for all licensed health care professionals who serve adults in a…
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ILLINOIS (WAND) – A new living situation will be possible for Medicaid members with dementia as part of an expanding program in Illinois.
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UPDATE:
Lela O'Brien has been found and is safe.
CHICAGO (AP) - Hopes are rising again for a drug to alter the course of Alzheimer's disease after repeated failures.
