Without Warning

Inspired by someone affected by young-onset Alzheimer's disease, Without Warning supports and empowers individuals and their families who face Alzheimer's disease early in life. Designed to enhance vitality and quality of life, Without Warning's specifically tailored programs offer individuals and their families opportunities for education and support. By realizing that “we are not alone,” we hope individuals and their family members will find purpose, dignity, and the opportunity to live each day with meaning and grace.

General Meetings*

On a monthly basis, individuals and their family members who are living with young-onset Alzheimer's disease are invited to this gathering. A pre-screening is required. For a prescreening call Susan Frick at (312) 942-5359.

Evening for Adult Children

On a quarterly basis, adult children who are college age and older are invited for this evening together.

Day for the Children

On a yearly basis, children entering first grade through high school are invited for this day together.

* All meetings are at St. Peter's Church in Elmhurst.

For a prescreening call Susan Frick at (312) 942-5359.

The Without Warning Staff

Danielle Arends
(312) 942-2811
danielle_arends@rush.edu

Susan Frick
(312) 942-5359
susan_frick@rush.edu

Pam Smith
(312) 942-7153
pam_smith@rush.edu

Nancy Swanson
(847) 644-2097
nancy@musictherapyservices.us

Anna Treinkman
(312) 942-8377
anna_d_treinkman@rush.edu

Read more about the program in the article “Without Warning: Coping With Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease.”