
Are you a caregiver? Do you need help? Are you a business that wants to learn more about dementia to better serve the community?
Dementia Friendly Elgin Area can help you!
We formed this organization for YOU. We provided programs, training, and resources related to cognitive changes associated with dementia for individuals living with dementia, their family members, and businesses in the greater Elgin area.
On July 5, 2019, Elgin became the 5th city in Illinois to earn the Dementia Friendly designation from Dementia Friendly America. We held ribbon cuttings celebrating the Elgin Memory Café and Café de los Recuerdos. We provided 355 library programs in 365 days serving senior living communities, developmental communities and individuals living at home with care partners. We also created a Resource Guide for YOU that reaches our community through first responders, healthcare providers, the Gail Borden Public Library and Elgin Senior Services Associates, Inc.
We are here for you, even during the pandemic.
As a dementia friendly community, we are dedicated to strengthening and supporting those with cognitive changes and their care partners by raising awareness, reducing societal stigma, providing education, and communicating best practices.
We strive to improve the lives, welfare, and dignity for those with cognitive changes, while maintaining the greatest level of compassion, expertise, and integrity.
Music & Memory
Designed for people with mild cognitive impairment, early-stage Alzheimer's or related dementia with their care partner to socialize with others and enjoy a special program.
This group meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 4:00-5:30 p.m. at Stanley's Grill & Craft Bar in
South Elgin, IL.
Music & Memory
Designed for people with mild cognitive impairment, early-stage Alzheimer's or related dementia with their care partner to socialize with others and enjoy a special program.
This group meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 4:00-5:30 p.m. at Stanley's Grill & Craft Bar in
South Elgin, IL.
Designed for seniors active seniors, caregivers, and those living with mild cognitive impairment. EngAGE Café has three components:
EngAGE Café meets on the fourth Tuesday in January, March, May, July, September, and November from 2:00pm-3:30pm at the South Elgin Branch, 127 S. McLean Blvd, South Elgin, IL 60177.
This program offers an opportunity for seniors to stay connected and make friends. Open to seniors, family members or caregivers three times per year at the Gail Borden Library's main branch.
Café de los Recuerdos is a collaboration between Gail Borden Library and Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center to educate seniors about their health, teach them chair stretches, and participate in a craft activity such as Mandalas for relaxation. Partners include: Elisa Campos and Mauricio Andrade from the Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center and Latino CORE Study
Dementia Friendly Elgin area offers free dementia training. Contact Cherie Aschenbrenner at 847-289-2626 for more information on how your business or organization become certified as Dementia Friendly.
Businesses that have completed dementia training include :
Dementia Friendly Elgin area offers free dementia training. Contact Cherie Aschenbrenner at 847-289-2626 for more information on how your business or organization become certified as Dementia Friendly.
Businesses that have completed dementia training include :
This collection of resources serves as helping hands to those affected by dementia. Resource Guides are available in English and Spanish.
Note: We are not a medical association. We encourage you or your loved one to visit a medical professional, and obtain a thorough examination and diagnosis. In case of emergency dial 9-1-1.
A Dementia Friend learns about dementia and then turns that understanding into action. We all have a part to play in creating dementia friendly communities!
South Elgin Branch Library 127 S. McLean Blvd., South Elgin, IL 60177
We invite you to attend this month's Engage Cafe.
South Elgin Branch Library 127 S. McLean Blvd., South Elgin, IL 60177
Stanley's Grill & Craft Bar 355 N. McLean Blvd., South Elgin, IL 60177
We invite you to attend this month's Memory Cafe.
Stanley's Grill & Craft Bar 355 N. McLean Blvd., South Elgin, IL 60177
Stanley's Grill & Craft Bar 355 N. McLean Blvd., South Elgin, IL 60177
We invite you to attend an evening EngAGE Cafe at Stanley's Grill.
Stanley's Grill & Craft Bar 355 N. McLean Blvd., South Elgin, IL 60177
Stanley's Grill & Craft Bar 355 N. McLean Blvd., South Elgin, IL 60177
We invite you to attend this month's Memory Cafe.
Stanley's Grill & Craft Bar 355 N. McLean Blvd., South Elgin, IL 60177
South Elgin Branch Library 127 S. McLean Blvd., South Elgin, IL 60177
We invite you to attend this month's EngAGE Cafe.
South Elgin Branch Library 127 S. McLean Blvd., South Elgin, IL 60177
OFFICERS
President: Glenna Godinsky, Gail Borden Public Library- ggodinsky@gailborden.info
Vice President: Cherie Aschenbrenner, City of Elgin- aschenbrenner_c@cityofelgin.org
Treasurer: Angela Bouque, Gail Borden Public Library- abouque@gailborden.info
Secretary: Valerie Reh- pvreh@comcast.net
BOARD MEMBERS:
Adele Larsen, Senior Services Associates- alarsen@seniorservicesassoc.org
Bernee Gredzieleski, Heritage Woods/White Oaks- marketing@hw-s-elgin-slf.com
Dena Fischer, Presto Real Estate Services- dena@prestorealestate.com
DEMENTIA FRIENDLY ELGIN ADVISORY COUNCIL
Trisha Alvis, Healthcare Plus- Trisha.Alvis@hpccaregivers.com
Tammy Bilek, Honoring Aging: Moving Life's Treasures- Tammy@honoringaging.com
Michael Cobb, Elderday Day Care, michael.cobb@elderdaycenter.org
Office Jim Creighton, South Elgin Police Department- jcreighton@southelgin.com
Allison Green, Assisted Living Locators- agreen@assistedlivinglocators.com
Kate Karnoscak, GBL Home Service Deliveries- kkarnoscak@gailborden.info
Lt. Matt Kenneally, Elgin Fire Dept.- Kenneally_m@cityofelgin.org
LaVon Lenaway, Dragonfly Sr Navigation- dragonflyseniornavigation@gmail.com
Debbie Miller, Senior Service Associates- dmiller@seniorservicesassoc.org
Amanda Pratt, Tower Hill Healthcare- amanda@towerhillhealthcare.com
Rocio Robledo, Healthcare Plus- rocio.robledo@hcpcaregivers.com
James Risner, The Sheridan by Tyler Creek- jrisner@seniorlifestyle.com
Det. Krysta Kaus, Kane County Sheriff's Office- kauskrysta@co.kane.il.us
Susan Wesner, Northwestern University- susanbwesner@gmail.com
George Wolff, Physical Therapist/Elgin Resident- geowolff@wowway.com
We love our community and want to serve our residents and organizations in Elgin, so feel free to reach out to anyone on the Executive Board to receive more information about how we can serve you.
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Our friends may not be with us any longer, but they are never forgotten.
We appreciate the generosity of our funders and donors
Your support and contributions will enable us to continue training organizations and businesses. Your generous donation will further our mission.