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Dementia Friendly Elgin Area

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Welcome

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.


Elgin's Story

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. 

June 2019 Alzheimers Awareness Month Proclamation

About Us

Our Mission

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. 

Our Vision

We strive to improve the lives, welfare, and dignity for those with cognitive changes, while maintaining the greatest level of compassion, expertise, and integrity. 

Programs

Programs for Caregivers

Programs for Those Living with Dementia

Programs for Those Living with Dementia

StressBusting for Caregivers


Alzheimer’s Association 


Programming at Gail Borden Public Library 



Programs for Those Living with Dementia

Programs for Those Living with Dementia

Programs for Those Living with Dementia

Music & Memory


Good Memories Choir


Elgin Memory Café

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


Good Memories Choir


Elgin Memory Café

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. 


EngAGE Café

Designed for seniors active seniors, caregivers, and those living with mild cognitive impairment. EngAGE Café has three components: 

  • Tech Bytes is a 25 minute, friendly, slow-paced, smart phone demonstration that will provide a useful tip.
  • A Community presenter will bring information on free resources or services designed to make life easier OR a Community Artist will share music, poetry, or art.
  • A craft is offered, free of charge to participants.

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.


Café de los Recuerdos

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.

  • January celebrates The Three Kings
  • May features Mother's Day
  • October centers around Fall


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

Business Trainings

Programs for Those Living with Dementia

Business Trainings

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 :

  • Gail Borden Public Library District
  • KCT Bank
  • South Elgin Village Hall
  • Elgin Senior S

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 :

  • Gail Borden Public Library District
  • KCT Bank
  • South Elgin Village Hall
  • Elgin Senior Services Associates, Inc.
  • City of Elgin Code Inspectors / 311 Advocates / Public Health Inspectors
  • Elgin Fire Department
  • Elgin Fire Explorers
  • Elgin Police Department
  • Elgin Police Department Explorers
  • Elgin Township Supervisor staff, Road District Staff & Assessor's Office Staff
  • Edward Jones - Office of Ray Ercoli
  • Edward Jones - Office of Brittany Starke
  • Hampshire Women's Club
  • Healthcare Plus - Elgin
  • Oak Crest Assisted Living
  • Red Hat Society
  • Tyler Towers
  • Victory Centre



Resources

Dementia Friendly Elgin Area Guide

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.

Become a Dementia Friend

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!

Other

Memory Café Directory

Illinois Cognitive Resources Network (ICRN)

Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Support Group

Events

02/14/23

Memory Cafe

4pm

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5:30pm

Stanley's Grill & Craft Bar 355 N. McLean Blvd., South Elgin, IL 60177

Event Details

02/14/23

Memory Cafe

We invite you to attend this month's Memory Cafe. 

4pm

-

5:30pm

Stanley's Grill & Craft Bar 355 N. McLean Blvd., South Elgin, IL 60177

03/14/23

Memory Cafe

4pm

-

5:30pm

Stanley's Grill & Craft Bar 355 N. McLean Blvd., South Elgin, IL 60177

Event Details

03/14/23

Memory Cafe

We invite you to attend this month's Memory Cafe. 

4pm

-

5:30pm

Stanley's Grill & Craft Bar 355 N. McLean Blvd., South Elgin, IL 60177

03/28/23

EngAGE Café

2:00pm

-

3:30pm

South Elgin Branch Library 127 S. McLean Blvd., South Elgin, IL 60177

Event Details

03/28/23

EngAGE Café

We invite you to attend this month's EngageCafe. 

2:00pm

-

3:30pm

South Elgin Branch Library 127 S. McLean Blvd., South Elgin, IL 60177

04/11/23

Memory Cafe

4pm

-

5:30pm

Stanley's Grill & Craft Bar 355 N. McLean Blvd., South Elgin, IL 60177

Event Details

04/11/23

Memory Cafe

We invite you to attend this month's Memory Cafe. 

4pm

-

5:30pm

Stanley's Grill & Craft Bar 355 N. McLean Blvd., South Elgin, IL 60177

05/09/23

Memory Cafe

4pm

-

5:30pm

Stanley's Grill & Craft Bar 355 N. McLean Blvd., South Elgin, IL 60177

Event Details

05/09/23

Memory Cafe

We invite you to attend this month's Memory Cafe. 

4pm

-

5:30pm

Stanley's Grill & Craft Bar 355 N. McLean Blvd., South Elgin, IL 60177

More Events

Dementia Friendly Elgin Area Board

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: Susan Wesner, Northwestern University- susanbwesner@gmail.com


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

Lt. Matt Kenneally, Elgin Fire Dept.- Kenneally_m@cityofelgin.org

Jerry Cowsert, Elgin Resident- jerrycowsert@hotmail.com

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

George Wolff, Physical Therapist/Elgin Resident- geowolff@wowway.com

Debbie Miller, LCSW, Senior Service Associates- dmiller@seniorservicesassoc.org

Contact Us

Reach out to us for further information

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. 


Check out our Facebook page for updates and events.

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THANK YOU

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