Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, which is a serious loss of cognitive ability in a previously unaffected individual. There is currently no known cure for Alzheimer’s which may worsen over time and eventually leads to death. Alzheimer’s effects individuals in numerous forms including some of the following ways:
-forgetting to take your medication
-forgetting to turn off the stove
-not recognizing family members/ loved ones
-forgetting where you live and even forgetting your name and crucial information about yourself
This may cause great stress on caregivers and families alike. The following are resources for caregivers to utilize during these difficult times:
Non Medical Home Health Services:
Homebase Health Corp.
1203 Theodore Street
Crest Hill, IL, 60403
815.729.2188
Organizations:
-Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral Center
-http://www.nia.nih.give/alzeheimers
Medical Offices:
-Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center (Alzheimer’s) 600 S Paulina St Chicago IL 60612 312-942-5624 www.rush.edu/rumc/page-1099611541603.htm
-Edward Hospital
801 S Washington St, Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 527-3000
Mental Health Services:
-Lutheran Social Services of IL 1315 Rowell Ave Joliet IL 60433 815-727-1270 www.lssi.org
-Crisis Line of Will County P.O. Box 2354 Joliet IL 60434 815-722-3344 www.crisisline247.org
Support Groups:
-Early Onset Alzheimer’s Support Group Meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM St. Edwards Episcopal Church 206 North Midland in Joliet. For more information, call 815-744-6770 www.alzheimers-illinois.org
-Parkinson’s Support Group Meets the third Wednesday of the month at Presence Physical Rehab & Sports Injury Center in Joliet. For more information, call 877-737-4636 www.provena.org/stjoes/supportgroups
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