Looming Losses

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Local hospitals anticipate increased costs, reduced access for everyone under Medicaid’s new rules Illinois hospitals and physicians are bracing for…

Lessons from Dolly

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Why caregivers need to safeguard their own health when caring for others Shortly after singer Dolly Parton’s death in August,…

Finding Support After a Dementia Diagnosis

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A diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease, or another form of dementia can leave individuals and families with many…

Grief’s Many Faces

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How caregivers navigate guilt and loss when their caregiving responsibilities end Susan Skeldon, 72, of Joliet, Illinois, remembers the worry…

A Fest for the Ages

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Chicago seniors celebrate aging, connect with resources in Millennium Park Thousands of seniors made their way to Chicago’s Millennium Park…

How New Research is Driving Opportunities to Reduce Dementia Risk

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Chicagoans are increasingly thinking about brain health, and for good reason. As Alzheimer’s disease continues to affect families, medical experts…

Peekaboo, Mama

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Here and There

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5 tips for snowbirds juggling medical care across multiple systems For retirees who split time between Illinois and somewhere warmer…

Beyond the Wheelchair

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Understanding the history of July’s Disability Pride Month Take a moment to close your eyes and imagine someone with a…

Never Too Late to Learn

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Indiana University Northwest course offers older adults digital training, building confidence and inspiring change Joyce White thought she’d have her…

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