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Lutheran Home Joins 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Community Invited to Walk, Donate, and Support the Fight Against Alzheimer's

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Aug. 22, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Lutheran Life Communities, including Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights, is proud to announce its participation in the 2025 Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s. This year’s walk will take place on Sunday, September 21, at Busse Woods in Elk Grove Village, and the community is invited to join Lutheran Home’s team in raising awareness and funds to fight Alzheimer’s disease. In addition, teams from Pleasant View in Ottawa, Ill., on Saturday, September 6 and Luther Oaks in Bloomington, Ill., on Saturday, October 4, are also joining local Walk to End Alzheimer’s events.

Image caption: Join the Lutheran Home team for the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to support Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, and over 11 million family members and friends provide care every day. Lutheran Home is committed to standing with these families—and is asking the community to help by joining the team.

“This fight is deeply personal for so many of us,” said Jennifer Darnell, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Lutheran Life Communities. “Every step we take brings us closer to a future without Alzheimer’s. We invite the entire community to walk with us, donate, and spread the word. We hope the community and family members will join Lutheran Home on September 21 and take a stand to end Alzheimer’s—together.”

How to get involved:

Join the Lutheran Home Team: Walk alongside us in solidarity. Sign up here: Lutheran Home Team Page
Donate Today: Every dollar raised supports critical research and compassionate care. Contributions of all sizes make a difference.
Spread the Word: Share our mission with family, friends, and neighbors. Together, we can inspire others to get involved.

“Whether you walk, donate, or both, your support means everything to families affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Together, we can fight for a future without this devastating disease,” said Darnell.

To join one of the teams, visit:

Lutheran Home, Arlington Heights, Ill. Team: lutheranlifecommunities.org/walk2025

Pleasant View, Ottawa, Ill. Team: https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2025/IL-Illinois?team_id=935558&pg=team&fr_id=18572

Luther Oaks, Bloomington, Ill. Team: https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2025/IL-Illinois?fr_id=18566&pg=entry

About Lutheran Home:

Lutheran Home is part of Lutheran Life Communities, a faith-based 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization founded over 130 years ago that supports Arlington Heights with a full spectrum of care and services. Recognized on Newsweek’s America’s Best Nursing Homes 2025 list, they offer assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, an adult day club, inpatient and outpatient rehab, home care services, move management services and Shepherd’s Flock Child Care and Preschool, plus Jenny’s Bistro, which is open to the public.

Lutheran Home invests in a full continuum of care that addresses early dementia and mild cognitive impairment with stage-form supportive services and residential solutions like MyTapestry memory support, extending through end-of-life care with a team trained in dementia care. Learn more at https://lutheranlifecommunities.org/about/.

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Image caption: Join the Lutheran Home team for the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

NEWS SOURCE: Lutheran Life Communities

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Frank Residences Partners with the Alzheimer’s Association

July 10 Workshop Offers Tools, Connection Strategies, and Research Insights for Families Navigating Caring for Someone with Dementia

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., July 1, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Frank Residences, a non-profit senior living community known for its integrated memory care, is partnering with the Alzheimer’s Association to host a “Care for the Caregiver” Workshop on Thursday, July 10, from 4 to 5 p.m. at One Avalon Avenue, San Francisco.

Image caption: Frank Residences, part of the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living.

The free event is designed to support family caregivers who are navigating the emotional and practical complexities of dementia. Attendees will gain effective tools for managing stress, hear about memory care options available at Frank Residences, and learn about the latest advancements in dementia research.

“This partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association reflects our shared mission to support both those living with dementia and the families who love them,” said Rob Sarison, executive director at Frank Residences. “No one should feel alone on this journey.”

Amy LaGrant, sales director and gerontologist at Frank Residences, will open the workshop with her TED Talk and share personal insights on maintaining connections through cognitive decline. Drawing from her own experience, including the story of creating a pretend business with her father as a way to foster purpose and engagement, LaGrant will illustrate how empathy and creativity can transform the caregiving journey.

Workshop Highlights:

Opening remarks by Amy LaGrant, sales director and gerontologist with Frank Residences
Emotional resilience tools and stress-reduction strategies for caregivers
Updates on Alzheimer’s research and care innovations
Overview of the integrated memory care model and newly expanded capacity

Memory Care That Feels Like Family

Frank Residences’ hallmark approach is integrated, inclusive, and relationship-centered. Memory care residents are not separated from the broader community; they participate in campus-wide activities and live in beautifully designed residences that feel like home.

This model is especially meaningful for couples navigating different levels of care. Frank Residences offers families a rare opportunity to remain under one roof—sometimes just across the hall from one another—without sacrificing elegance, dignity, or connection.

“This allows for spouses to commingle and be close by; in most other communities, they are in separate buildings, and it can be hard to be there every day,” added Sarison. “That kind of closeness brings peace of mind that’s hard to find elsewhere.”

EVENT DETAILS
Care for the Caregiver Workshop
Date: Thursday, July 10, 2025
Time: 4-5 p.m.
Location: Frank Residences, One Avalon Ave., San Francisco

RSVP to the event at https://frankresidences.org/about-us/events/.

ABOUT FRANK RESIDENCES:

Frank Residences, part of the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living (SFCJL), is a non-profit senior living community offering 113 assisted living apartments and 66 memory care suites. Since opening in 2020, it has redefined aging with person-centered care, hospitality-grade amenities, and inclusive programming for residents at all stages of cognitive health. For more information, visit https://frankresidences.org/.

ABOUT THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION

The Alzheimer’s Association leads the way in Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. Through nationwide education, advocacy, and partnership, the organization empowers families and advances breakthroughs in dementia science.

NEWS SOURCE: Frank Residences

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Lutheran Home and Alzheimer’s Association Launch New Education Series During Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., May 7, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Lutheran Home, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter, announces a free community education series focused on Alzheimer’s disease, brain health and caregiver support. Coinciding with Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month in June, the upcoming events underscore Lutheran Home’s ongoing dedication to educating and empowering families facing memory-related challenges.

Image caption: Lutheran Home.

“These events cover essential topics including understanding Alzheimer’s, effective support strategies and the latest research advancements,” said Nikki Kowalczyk, Sales Director at Lutheran Home. “Attendees will gain the knowledge and free resources needed to navigate the journey of Alzheimer’s with confidence.”

UPCOMING EVENTS

Thursday, May 15, 2025 | 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.: Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body – This engaging session will explore science-backed lifestyle choices, such as nutrition, exercise and cognitive stimulation, that can support long-term brain health and reduce the risk of cognitive decline. Attendees will walk away with practical strategies for living well and aging wisely.

Thursday, June 19, 2025 | 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.: New Advances in Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment – In this installment, participants will learn about the latest breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s research and emerging treatment options. Presented in a relaxed, after-work setting, the event offers an approachable look at innovative care and provides an opportunity for open dialogue.

“This free event series is part of Lutheran Home’s ongoing commitment to support families through expert education, compassionate care and community resources,” said Jennifer Darnell, Vice President of Marketing for Lutheran Life Communities.

Lutheran Home is proud to offer one of the most comprehensive memory care continuums in the Chicagoland area, featuring services such as assisted living, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, adult day care and MyTapestry memory support. The care model is designed to address every stage of dementia, with Grace-Filled living and compassionate, trained professionals.

Event Details and RSVP visit: https://lutheranlifeliving.org/events/#lutheran-home-events

As part of this awareness effort, Lutheran Home will also participate in the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sunday, September 21, inviting community members to join the team and take part in the fight to end Alzheimer’s.

To join Lutheran Home and the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s on September 21, visit: https://lutheranlifecommunities.org/walk2025/

ABOUT LUTHERAN HOME

Lutheran Home is part of Lutheran Life Communities, a faith-based 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization founded over 130 years ago that supports Arlington Heights with a full spectrum of care and services. Recognized on Newsweek’s America’s Best Nursing Homes 2025 list, they offer assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, an adult day club, inpatient and outpatient rehab, home care services, move management services and Shepherd’s Flock Child Care and Preschool and Jenny’s Bistro, which is open to the public and serves gourmet food and beverages.

Lutheran Home invests in a full, robust continuum of care that can address early dementia and mild cognitive impairment with stage-form care supportive services and residential solutions like MyTapestry memory support. The memory support programming extends through end of life with care provided by a care team trained in dementia. It’s Grace-Filled living.

NEWS SOURCE: Lutheran Life Communities

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Popular Podcast Focuses on Alzheimer’s: Early Detection, Future Planning and Signs Misinterpreted

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Absolute Trust Talk, a monthly podcast released by Absolute Trust Counsel, recently sat down with Dori Sproul, a family care specialist from the Alzheimer's Association of Northern California, to discuss the myths and misconceptions associated with Alzheimer's - a growing epidemic that affects more than 5 million people each year.

"To date, it's been the most widely listened to episode on iTunes," Kirsten Howe, Absolute Trust Talk host and Absolute Trust Counsel Founder, says.

So, why are people listening? These facts are likely contributors: one in three seniors who die each year has Alzheimer's or another dementia; and Alzheimer's is the fourth leading cause of death in California.

Sproul reports the scary part is that many people often misinterpret Alzheimer's symptoms as natural signs of aging or other health issues.

"This switch-up is more common than you think," she says. "But with a disease that is the fourth leading cause of death in California, it's important now more than ever for the public to be educated."

In Absolute Trust Talk's Episode #023 - "Knowing Alzheimer's" -
Howe and Sproul discuss:
* What exactly Alzheimer's is and what it does to the body
* Vital warning signs
* How patients are diagnosed
* The advantages of early detection
* How crucial it is to plan ahead financially
* What the Alzheimer's Association is and how it helps families and individuals impacted by the illness.

The podcast can be downloaded on the Absolute Trust Talk podcast page: https://absolutetrustcounsel.com/023-knowing-alzheimers-with-family-care-specialist-dori-sproul-of-the-alzheimers-association/ along with a free downloadable resource and exclusive tool: "Know the 10 Signs - Because Early Detection Matters."

It can also be downloaded on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/absolute-trust-talk/id1371742254?mt=2.

"Our goal for Absolute Trust Talk is to get together with leaders to break down important topics into thought-provoking, approachable and easy-to-consume content for our community," Howe says. "It's always a little bit surprising how much people don't understand or know when it comes to preparing for their future and the future of their family. I was shocked by some of the statistics about Alzheimer's and just how widely it's impacting individuals and families across the country."

Howe adds, "Partnering with Sproul was a no brainer to spread the word not only about what the Alzheimer's Association does, but to highlight the disease itself. Alzheimer's is a rapidly growing national health crisis, and the more we all understand, the better. We recommend listening and sharing this episode, because one way or another, this disease will touch us all if it hasn't already."

Sproul is also eager to get this important information out.

"We want to educate the public on what the normal signs of aging are compared to signs that need follow-up up with a physician. These are health conditions that the greater public needs to know about," Sproul says.

About Absolute Trust Talk:

Educating at every step. Absolute Trust Talk is not your run of the mill general counsel show filled with legal jargon that doesn't resonate. Through her 20+ years of practice, Absolute Trust Counsel's managing attorney, Kirsten Howe, found herself working with clients who were confused and overwhelmed by the complexity of estate planning and saw a need to help clients with education and specific client-centered estate planning services. Now she's taking her expertise and experience to a new level; she's on a mission to bring a thought-provoking and approachable, friendly voice not only to estate planning, but to a wide variety of business and financial wellness topics.

Through a series of podcasts, Howe will connect with like-minded business professionals and work to coach and encourage listeners to make educated and informed planning decisions. Preparing for the future doesn't have to be stressful or hard, but it does have to be smart.

About Absolute Trust Counsel:

Absolute Trust Counsel is among the most highly-ranked estate planning law firms in Walnut Creek. The firm's areas of expertise include estate planning, trust administration, Medi-Cal planning, probate, retirement assets planning and special needs planning. Absolute Trust Counsel's mission is to provide easy legal solutions for every client.

Howe was admitted to the California bar in 1987 and has practiced in Walnut Creek since 1997. She earned her J.D. cum laude at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, where she was a member of the Thurston Society and Managing Editor of The Hastings Law Journal. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Michigan.

She is a member of the Trusts and Estates Section of The State of California Bar; the Estate Planning and Probate Section; the Elder Law Section; and the Women's Section of the Contra Costa County Bar Association. She's on the Board of Directors of the Estate Planning Council of Diablo Valley and a member of the Robert G. McGrath American Inn of Court.

Learn more: https://absolutetrustcounsel.com.

About the Alzheimer's Association:

The Alzheimer's Association is the world's leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Its mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

Learn more: https://alz.org/norcal.

Absolute Trust Talk, a monthly podcast released by Absolute Trust Counsel, recently sat down with Dori Sproul, a family care specialist from the Alzheimer's Association of Northern California, to discuss the myths and misconceptions associated with Alzheimer's - a growing epidemic that affects more than 5 million people each year.

Related link: https://absolutetrustcounsel.com/

Long-Term Care Leader ACSIA Partners Raises $15,220 to Help ‘Kill the Wicked Witch of Alzheimer’s’

SEATTLE, Wash. /ScoopCloud/ -- A colorful event brightened a long-term care convention on January 14 at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel. Over 100 participants wore purple capes as "wizards" to help "kill the wicked witch of Alzheimer's," the mind-robbing disease that afflicts millions. Their company, ACSIA Partners, is one of America's largest long-term care insurance agencies.

The gala gathering raised $15,220 for the Alzheimer's Association, which supports research and services to combat Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.

This is the second year that ACSIA Partners has supported the Alzheimer's Association. They raised a similar amount last year at their conference in Austin, Texas.

Why is the company so concerned with Alzheimer's?

"It's one of the biggest reasons people need long-term care," says Denise Gott, CEO. "According to the Society of Actuaries, about 25 percent of LTC insurance claims are due to the disease. And one in nine Americans age 65 and older are afflicted, according to the Alzheimer's Association. And the rate jumps to one in three for those 85 and older. That's huge."

This puts a big burden on American households. "Families must be prepared to care for those who, for mental reasons, can no longer care for themselves," Gott points out. "It's a serious national issue."

"We're proud to contribute to the Alzheimer's Association," says Gott. "We're also glad we can make a difference directly, through our company's services."

When the disease advances, a loved one may forget where they are or when to eat, or have trouble going to the bathroom, Gott points out. "Family members must care for them personally unless a long-term care financial solution is in place -- some way of paying for professional caregiving."

A sound plan can ease the burden, which can include lifestyle stresses and diminished earning capacity.

ACSIA Partners LLC -- http://www.acsiapartners.com -- is one of America's largest and most experienced long-term care insurance agencies serving all states. The company is also a co-founder and sponsor of the "3in4 Need More" campaign, which encourages Americans to form a long-term care plan.

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*Image Caption: "Wizards of Alzheimer's" logo.

A colorful event brightened a long-term care convention on January 14 at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel. Over 100 participants wore purple capes as "wizards" to help "kill the wicked witch of Alzheimer's," the mind-robbing disease that afflicts millions. Their company, ACSIA Partners, is one of America's largest long-term care insurance agencies.

Long-Term Care Leader ACSIA Partners Will Help ‘Kill the Wicked Witch of Alzheimer’s’

SEATTLE, Wash. /ScoopCloud/ -- For the second year in a row, ACSIA Partners, a national long-term care insurance agency based in Kirkland, Wash., will join the fight against Alzheimer's disease. As part of its three-day annual conference, the company will host a fundraiser on behalf of the Alzheimer's Association, which seeks a cure for the debilitating disease.

The gala event, on January 14, will be held at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel. The company has hundreds of agents nationwide, all invited to the conference. Those attending the gala will don purple capes as "Wizards of Alzheimer's" to highlight the need to "kill the wicked witch." Media representatives are welcome.

Last year, the company raised thousands of dollars for the Alzheimer's Association. "We aim to raise thousands again this year," says Denise Gott, CEO.

Why the company's interest in Alzheimer's?

"It's simple," says Gott. "The disease has become a leading reason care is needed."

* About one in four long-term care insurance claims are due to Alzheimer's, according to the Society of Actuaries.

* Alzheimer's or another form of dementia afflicts one in nine Americans age 65 and older, and one in three age 85 and older, according to the Alzheimer's Association.

"It's a real threat to most families," says Gott. "At some point Alzheimer's sufferers may need help eating, moving around, or going to the bathroom. Unless their loved ones are prepared to help them do such things, they need savings or insurance to hire professionals. Our mission is to educate Americans about their options."

"Eventually," Gott adds, "we'd like to knock the disease stone dead. In the meantime, we can help people live better lives in spite of it."

ACSIA Partners LLC -- http://www.acsiapartners.com -- is one of America's largest and most experienced long-term care insurance agencies serving all states. The company is also a co-founder and sponsor of the "3in4 Need More" campaign, which encourages Americans to form a long-term care plan.

*Image for Media: Send2Press.com/mediaboom/17-0109-alz-wizard-300dpi.jpg

*Image Caption: "Wizards of Alzheimer's" logo.

For the second year in a row, ACSIA Partners, a national long-term care insurance agency based in Kirkland, Wash., will join the fight against Alzheimer's disease. As part of its three-day annual conference, the company will host a fundraiser on behalf of the Alzheimer's Association, which seeks a cure for the debilitating disease.