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Illinois Dementia GuideClear answers. Practical help. Local resources.

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A statewide public educational resource

Illinois Dementia Guide

Clear Answers. Practical Help. Local Resources.

Helping Illinois families understand dementia, navigate care, support caregivers, and find trusted resources close to home.

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What this site covers

Types of dementia explained in plain language
Memory testing, biomarkers, and diagnosis
Medications, new therapies, and lifestyle care
Step-by-step help for difficult behaviors
Safety at home, driving, and long-term planning
Illinois county-by-county service directory

Where would you like to begin?

Choose the situation closest to yours. Each path leads to practical, medically reviewed guidance.

I'm worried about my memory

What is normal, what is not, and when to get evaluated.

I'm worried about someone else

How to raise concerns and what to document before an appointment.

We just received a dementia diagnosis

What to do in the first 90 days: medical, legal, and practical.

I'm caring for someone with dementia

Day-to-day strategies for behavior, sleep, and daily routine.

I need local help

Search Illinois services by ZIP code, county, and service type.

I want to understand treatment

Medications, disease-modifying therapy, and lifestyle care.

Where do I start?

Dementia care in Illinois is fragmented. Medical answers come from one place, caregiver help from another, legal and financial planning from a third, and local services are often discovered only by word of mouth — usually during a crisis.

This site organizes all of it in one place: medical information, caregiver strategies, safety planning, legal and financial considerations, community programs, and long-term care options — with an Illinois directory so you can find help near home.

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What do you need help with?

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Common questions

Is memory loss normal with aging?What are the first signs of dementia?When should someone see a doctor?Can dementia be treated?What tests diagnose Alzheimer's?What do I do after a diagnosis?How do I handle agitation?When should someone stop driving?How do I find caregiver help?

Find dementia help near you

Search Illinois agencies, memory clinics, caregiver programs, adult day services, home care, legal aid, and long-term care options by ZIP code and service type.

Prefer to browse? Explore resources by county.