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• Caregiver CenterCaregiver burnoutCaregiver health is part of the patient's care plan. Burnout is predictable, and it is preventable with help.
• Directory listingChicago Department of Family & Support Services — Senior ServicesRegional senior centers, well-being checks, benefits assistance, and meal programs for Chicago residents.
• Understanding DementiaWhat is dementia?Dementia is not one disease. It is a term for a decline in memory, thinking, language, or judgment that is severe enough to interfere with everyday life.
• TreatmentCan dementia be treated?There is meaningful treatment for dementia, even though most causes cannot yet be cured.
• Living SafelyWhen home care may be neededHome care ranges from a few hours of companionship to full-day personal care.
• Living SafelyWhen memory care may be appropriateMemory care provides a secured environment with dementia-trained staff and structured programming.
• Illinois ResourcesCook County dementia resourcesIllinois' largest county, with the greatest concentration of memory clinics, academic neurology programs, and community caregiver services.
• Directory listingAlzheimer's Association — Illinois Chapter24/7 helpline, care consultations, support groups, and education programs for families across Illinois.
• Directory listingAgeOptionsArea Agency on Aging serving suburban Cook County; caregiver programs, benefits counseling, meals, and service coordination.
• Directory listingNortheastern Illinois Area Agency on AgingRegional Area Agency on Aging serving DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties.
• Directory listingNorthwestern Illinois Area Agency on AgingArea Agency on Aging serving Boone, Winnebago, DeKalb, and neighboring northwestern Illinois counties.
• Directory listingSenior Services Associates — McHenry CountyCase management, caregiver support, benefits access, and transportation coordination for older adults in McHenry County.
• Directory listingSenior Services Associates — Kane CountyCare coordination, caregiver assistance, and community programs across Kane County.
• Directory listingSenior Services Associates — Kendall CountyOlder adult case management and caregiver support serving Kendall County communities.
• Directory listingCatholic Charities Lake County — Senior ServicesMeals, transportation, caregiver support, and case management for older adults in Lake County.
• Directory listingSenior Services Center of Will CountyMeals on Wheels, transportation, caregiver programs, and benefits assistance in Will County.
• Directory listingLifescape Community ServicesMeals, adult day services, and caregiver programs serving Winnebago and Boone counties.
• Directory listingBoone County Council on AgingLocal senior center programming, transportation help, and referrals for Boone County families.
• Understanding DementiaLewy body dementiaLewy body dementia combines cognitive change with visual hallucinations, fluctuating alertness, movement changes, and sleep disturbance.
• Understanding DementiaFrontotemporal dementiaFrontotemporal dementia usually begins between ages 45 and 65 with changes in behavior, judgment, or language rather than memory.
• Understanding DementiaParkinson's disease dementiaParkinson's disease dementia develops in some people years after Parkinson's movement symptoms begin.
• Testing & DiagnosisAmyloid PETAn imaging test that shows whether amyloid plaques are present in the brain.
• TreatmentLifestyle interventionsLifestyle measures do not replace medical treatment, but their combined effect is real and worth pursuing.
• TreatmentExerciseExercise is among the most consistently supported interventions for brain and functional health.
• TreatmentNutritionA Mediterranean-style eating pattern is reasonable, and maintaining weight becomes the priority as dementia advances.
• TreatmentSocial connectionIsolation accelerates decline; engagement supports mood, sleep, and function.
• Caregiver CenterSleep problemsPoor sleep worsens memory, mood, and behavior — and is often improvable without medication.
• Caregiver CenterMedication refusalRefusal often reflects suspicion, difficulty swallowing, side effects, or simply too many pills.
• Caregiver CenterParanoia and accusationsAccusations usually come from memory gaps the brain fills in with an explanation.
• Living SafelyFinancial exploitationFinancial mistakes and exploitation frequently appear before the diagnosis is made.