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Helping those with dementia express themselves through artistic creativity will flourish thanks to a recent donation. Art Express received a $3,000 donation from the 2023 Fat Ass 5K & Street Party for Charity , an event that raises funds for charitable causes in the Springfield area. Art Express is one of the Beyond the Medical Center programs hosted by the Dale and Deborah Smith Center for Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment, helping those with Alzheimer’s and related dementia through art expression. The weekly program is designed to give people an outlet to creatively express themselves

A study published in the July issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association again showed troubling evidence of the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) among NFL players. The data indicated that CTE was found in 117 of 119 brains of those who played professional football. (Like Alzheimer’s disease, CTE is diagnosed posthumously.) Dr. James Daniels , professor of family medicine at SIU Center for Family Medicine in Quincy and director its sports medicine fellowship, says, “There is a lot of debate in medicine right now on how to measure CTE and if the

For adults over 60, the center’s three primary care physicians are all experienced geriatricians, specially trained to provide care for an aging population.

The SIU System Board of Trustees and its Student Advisory Committee recently honored some outstanding students from across its campuses with the 2024 SIU System Distinguished Student Service Award.

The Ask a Caregiver column features tips from experienced caregivers with lived experiences caring for those with dementia and memory loss. Roger Steinbach is a former caregiver and current volunteer at the Smith Alzheimer’s Center’s community outreach programs . If you would like to submit a question, email care@siumed.edu. Q: I’ve been taking care of my spouse for a while, but I’m starting to burn out. How do I do this by myself? ROGER: Rhonda and I were married almost 45 years. We did everything together, had the same interests and were always together. It was very difficult for me to

Mel Kuntemeier is a caregiver and current volunteer at the Smith Alzheimer’s Center’s Beyond the Medical Center programs. If you would like to submit a question for the next column, please email care@siumed.edu.

Sue Monteyne is a former caregiver and current volunteer at the Smith Alzheimer’s Center’s Beyond the Medical Center programs. If you would like to submit a question, please email care@siumed.edu.

Smith Alzheimer's Center Director Erin Hascup, PhD sits down with WTAX's Joey McLaughlin to discuss Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. From how to spot early warning signs of dementia to how the Smith Alzheimer's Center is addressing Alzheimer's in the clinic, lab and community, Dr. Hascup discusses variety of topics surrounding Alzheimer's. News Radio 93.9 and AM1240 WTAX · Ask The Expert with Memorial Health 7/5

February 4, 2020 WTAX, Erin Hascup, Ph.D., Director Center for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders. Ask the Experts with Memorial Health Systems, Topic: Alzheimer's Disease. https://wtax.com/podcasts/ask-the-expert-with-memorial-health-system-2-…

The SIU Alton Family Medicine Residency Program is happy to offer some upcoming residency program informational sessions via Webex. Please join Program Director, Dr. M. Rebecca Hoffman, and Program Coordinator, Alison Witcher, for these 30-minute sessions to get your questions answered! Each session with begin with a short presentation of general program information and we will then open the session to attendees for questions. Please note that these sessions are not practice interview opportunities . Be prepared to arrive to the session(s) of your choice on time to ensure you hear the entire