Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center

04/28/2026

For National , the RADC wants to recognize our superheroes: the caregivers dedicating their time and efforts to care for someone living with dementia. Thank you for the sacrifices you make every day!

04/27/2026

This week is World Immunization Week! Vaccines are the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from preventable diseases. Here are 5 reasons it’s important for adults to get vaccinated:

Read more at https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines-adults/reasons/

04/27/2026

“GAPS,” a documentary from the National Institutes of Health, details the experience of Trang Tu, an Asian American woman caring for her mother, who is living with Alzheimer’s. In the film, Tu shares the difficulties of navigating systems and finding resources.

Watch the film at https://vimeo.com/272863037

Although mental and neurological diseases are a global health issue, the cultural stigmas and traditions of being Asian play a major factor in how they are dealt with in the community. This is particularly true of Alzheimer’s, a disease which affects millions of Asians, yet in most Asian countries...

04/26/2026

April is National Poetry Month, so for our today we’re sharing this beautiful poem by Paige Wistow, written about her grandmother with dementia who she cared for.

04/25/2026

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is a free and convenient opportunity to dispose of unwanted, unused, and expired medicines from households.

Find the collection site nearest you at dea.gov/takebackday

04/24/2026

Good friends are good for your health. Friends can help you celebrate good times and support you during bad times.

04/23/2026

Today is ! Did you know that researchers have found that habitually reading may protect against cognitive decline? Whether with others or individually, or in your head or out loud, reading a book can prove to be an enriching activity!

04/23/2026

Dr. Andrea Zammit and colleagues found that lifetime cognitive enrichment was associated with lower risk of Alzheimer’s dementia and a slower rate of cognitive decline, even after adjusting for neuropathology. Findings support the idea that sustained cognitive engagement throughout the life-course may contribute to cognitive resilience in later life.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41671519/

04/22/2026

For , we're highlighting the restorative and therapeutic benefits of simply spending time in the great outdoors. Getting outside and getting moving can have numerous benefits for your physical and mental health.

Learn more at https://ilbrainhealth.org/2026/04/22/earth-day-2026-the-health-benefits-of-nature/

04/22/2026

The theme is Our Power, Our Planet. This theme was chosen to reflect a fundamental truth: environmental progress doesn’t depend on any single administration or election. It’s sustained by daily actions of communities, educators, workers, and families protecting where they live and work.

Every individual has the power to create change. Join community cleanups, tree plantings, or peaceful demonstrations. Contact elected officials. Teach others. Make sustainable choices daily. When individuals act, communities form. When communities speak up, leaders listen.

04/22/2026

Sending love and appreciation to our administrative staff for all of their efforts in supporting the RADC! Happy !

04/21/2026

Occupational therapy can’t prevent dementia from worsening. But an occupational therapist may help people with early to middle stage dementia maintain their independence, autonomy, and sense of purpose, which can improve their quality of life.

Find an occupational therapist by asking for a recommendation from your primary health care provider, or visit OTPotential’s online directory at otpotential.com/occupational-therapy-directory.

Find OT near me! Search for occupational therapy professionals (OTs and OTAs)—then filter by settings, focus areas, languages, and more.