Without Warning is a program for people journeying with younger-onset Alzheimer's disease. Inspired by someone affected by younger-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.

Meetings for the family

On a monthly basis, individuals and their family members who are living with younger-onset Alzheimer's disease are invited for this meeting.

Meetings for the adult children

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

Meetings for the children

Bimonthly, children in first grade through high school are invited for this time together.

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

The Without Warning staff

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

Rev. Shawna Bowman
(773) 575-3560
shawnabowman@gmail.com
 
Susan Frick
(312) 942-5359
susan_frick@rush.edu

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

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

Watch video interviews of Without Warning members

• Without Warning: The Voices of those Journeying with Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease Part 1
• Without Warning: The Voices of those Journeying with Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease Part 2

More information:

• Wall Street Journal: Without Warning in the Wall Street Journal
• Chicago Tribune: Support group for early onset Alzheimer's patients marks 7 years
• Chicago Tribune: Younger onset Alzheimer's patients stay active
• Living Gracefully With Younger-Onset Alzheimer's
• Original Artwork of Without Warning
• SS Disability Hearing: The Without Warning Experience

A prescreening is required for participation in all groups.
For information, call Susan Frick at (312) 942-5359 or cell phone (630) 698-4299