Education
Staff members of the Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center have offered more than 800 educational presentations, training workshops and conferences to health care professionals and family caregivers. Educational services include development of special care programs for people with Alzheimer's disease in residential care facilities and adult day care centers. The RADC sponsors an ongoing education program for staff of area nursing homes and retirement communities through its Residential Care ASSIST and Senior Housing ASSIST networks.
Resources
Rush Manual for Caregivers: The Rush Manual for Caregivers is a comprehensive guide for people who care for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. Download the most recent issue published by the Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center.
Newsletter: The most recent RADC Newsletter is now online. Click the link to your right to download.
Younger Onset Programs
Without Warning is a support group for people and their families who may be experiencing Alzheimer's at an early age. If you would like to make a donation to the Without Warning support group, please do so here. Your gift of any amount is always greatly appreciated.
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