Art class offers peaceful outlet for older Spanish-speaking adults
Research shows Latinos are 1.5 times more likely to develop memory loss disorders liker Alzheimer's disease than white Americans.
Research shows Latinos are 1.5 times more likely to develop memory loss disorders liker Alzheimer's disease than white Americans.
Research shows Latinos are 1.5 times more likely to develop memory loss disorders liker Alzheimer’s disease than white Americans. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos reports on La Brocha, a class that offers a creative outlet to older Latinos -- many with cognitive issues.
Alzheimer's is a progressive and irreversible disease that causes a loss of memory and thinking skills.
Alzheimer's is a progressive and irreversible disease that causes a loss of memory and thinking skills.
"The estimated cost of the drug is thought to be about around $26,000 a year."
It's shown some promise in delaying the disease, but there are two concerns about the drug. CBS 2's Noel Brennan today's game-changing decision.
The donation was part of the Race to #ENDALZ Match Challenge that ran last month.
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. CBS News’ Danya Bacchus introduces us to a North Dakota man and his wife who share their experience of early-stage dementia.
Once a month, a group of senior citizens get together to make a lot of noise in the western suburbs – the louder, the better.
"I think the jury is still out on whether it works."
Many other organizations canceled their big events during the COVID-19 pandemic or switched to entirely virtual events, but not the Walk to End Alzheimer's.
Waukegan police said a 74-year-old man with Alzheimer's disease has been found, after having gone missing since early Sunday.
On Nov. 7, Chicago landmarks will turn teal to show the city's support for Alzheimer's awareness month.
For years researchers have been guided by one leading theory — that getting rid of a buildup of a sticky protein called amyloid would ease the mind-robbing disease. Yet drug after drug has failed.
"Not everything that looks like Alzheimer's disease is Alzheimer's disease," said Dr. Julie Schneider, a neuropathologist at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. And among all the known dementias, this newly identified kind "is the most striking mimic of Alzheimer's," she added.
New research suggests seniors who have a hard time hanging up on telemarketers also might be at risk for eventually developing Alzheimer's disease, or other forms of dementia.
His journey in Hollywood was not without issues, mostly the result of a hard-partying lifestyle with the likes of The Beatles and The Rolling Stones that took a toll on his health, marriage and family life. He'd even spent time in jail in 1982, and went into recovery in the mid-80s.
Depression has long been linked to certain cognitive problems, and depression late in life may be a risk factor for the development of Alzheimer's. It's not clear how.
At the Alzheimer's Association International Conference in Chicago this week, researchers are exploring biological and social differences that might explain why more women than men develop Alzheimer's and other types of dementia.
Patients who received the highest dosage of the experimental drug showed slower progression of the disease.
Police said 82-year-old Joyce Gatewood has been missing since June 7 from the 2800 block of West Fulton Street.
CBS 2's Dana Kozlov shows how dance therapy is helping patients connect with their world and their loved ones, even if it's for a few moments.
Viruses that sneak into the brain just might play a role in Alzheimer's, scientists reported Thursday
The study, funded by the National Institutes of Health, wasn't hunting viruses but was looking for new drug targets for Alzheimer's.
Matt tweeted a video of him telling his father they were going to Omaha, Nebraska, for the opening weekend of the series and it quickly went viral.
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Maggie Rogers is performing at the House of Blues on Friday night and posted the box office location on Instagram ahead of the show.
Amid the release of Taylor Swift's new album "The Tortured Poets Department," Chicago's Showbiz Shelly says, "there's a lot to unpack."
On Saturday, the zoo will host its annual Party for the Planet recycling event, followed by the Earth Day Run on Sunday.
The MY 2024 Cybertrucks have faulty accelerator pedals that may be dislodged when high force is applied, the company said.
Three new alternate jurors were seated for former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial.
Two U.S. officials tell CBS News an Israeli missile has hit Iran in apparent retaliation for the recent drone and missile attack on the Jewish state.
Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) has proposed making it a felony to block an "exceptionally busy public right of way" for 5 minutes or longer.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators have reoccupied Columbia University's main lawn for a third day of protests in Upper Manhattan.
Ald. Timmy Knudsen (43rd) introduced the "Stop Hate Littering Ordinance" after a wave of antisemitic flyers popped up on cars in Lincoln Park in February and April.
The family didn't get their cut of the estate sale, not hearing back from the salesman until CBS 2 got involved.
The Better Business Bureau warns that anyone buying an event ticket should watch out for fake ticket scams.
Financial records show Paul Croft and J.D. Frost raised about $30 million for a hydrogen plant that was supposed to be, at one point, in Indiana. It never existed, an attorney says.
Anyone with these sausages in their refrigerators should throw them away or return them to the store.
Elliott Henderson, of south suburban Glenwood, is featured on a website, a petition, and Facebook and Instagram pages -- all dedicated to warning others about his travel deals.
The department said anyone who visited the Sam's Club at 9400 S. Western Ave. in Evergreen Park one day last week may have been exposed to someone with measles.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Officials said there was no known link between this case and the recent outbreak of measles at a migrant shelter in Chicago.
Health department officials said the case does not appear to be linked to new migrant arrival shelters in Chicago, and the source of infection is unknown.
The fake dentist also faces accusations of practicing while unlicensed in Nevada and was even arrested before treating patients in the Chicago suburbs.
Café Selmarie, 4721 N. Lincoln Ave., first announced its plans to close in September. Owner Birgit Kobayashi is set to retire.
Right now, Illinois sports books pay 15% tax on their revenue. But Gov. JB Pritzker's latest budget proposal would spike the tax to 35%.
Currently, a pair of two-story vintage buildings occupy the space.
Quinn has filed an ordinance with the Chicago city clerk that would ask the City Council to put a referendum on the November ballot allowing voters to decide if their tax dollars should support new stadiums.
The Lincoln Square standby, at 4721 N. Lincoln Ave., first announced its plans to close in September.
Anticipation was growing at a fever pitch before Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," dropped at midnight EDT. But it turned out it's actually a double album.
Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, "Ramblin' Man," has died.
Colbert lived in Chicago for 11 years, performing and "cutting his comedy teeth" at the legendary Second City and attending Northwestern University. His show will broadcast from Chicago's storied Auditorium Theater Aug. 19-22 on CBS.
The mural was unveiled on the side of the building at the southeast corner the Chicago Medical Society building at Grand Avenue Dearborn Street.
In the 1,000th episode, titled "A Thousand Yards," NCIS comes under attack by a mysterious enemy from the past.
CBS 2 Meteorologist David Yeomans is tracking beautiful weather for the weekend and rainy skies for next week.
The Biden administration says it is working towards "de-escalation" following Israel’s overnight attack on Iran.
The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the zoo's main parking lot, which is located at 8400 31st Street.
An organization dedicated to pairing rescue dogs with veterans is moving into a new home in the Bolingbrook Promenade. K9s for Veterans Outlet Store helps raise money for the care of service dogs for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
This comes less than a week after Iran’s unprecedented retaliatory drone and missile attack on Israel.
There have been four robberies within the last month, dating back to March 23, with the latest incident happening on Tuesday.
Each time, four to eight armed men took the victims' cell phones and other possessions at gunpoint, and then drove off.
Amid the release of Taylor Swift's new album "The Tortured Poets Department," Chicago's Showbiz Shelly says, "there's a lot to unpack."
Maggie Rogers is performing at the House of Blues on Friday night and posted the box office location on Instagram ahead of the show.
On Saturday, the zoo will host its annual Party for the Planet recycling event, followed by the Earth Day Run on Sunday.
Anthony Robinson's attorney said his previous defense lawyer failed to present evidence that showed it was physically impossible for him to be the shooter.
The village board is working on a resolution to hire Lightfoot, a former federal prosecutor before her lone term as Chicago's mayor, to investigate claims Henyard has been misusing public funds.
DCFS Director Heidi Mueller was asked Thursday why some kids in the system are being held in psychiatric hospitals longer than medically necessary.
CBS 2 discovered the woman, Whitley Temple, was hired by the City of Chicago while awaiting trial.
Whitley Temple pleaded not guilty to the charges — and after nearly two years of delays, the case goes before a Cook County judge for trial on Monday.
Their current winning percentage of .168 puts this year's squad on pace for a 27-135 record, which would far outpace the worst season in White Sox history.
In February, Anderson agreed to a one-year contract with Miami worth $5 million.
Fans started an online petition calling for the games to be moved from Wintrust Arena to the United Center.
Caruso reportedly suffered a 'significant' right foot sprain in Chicago's win against the Hawks on Wednesday.
White, whose previous high was 37, went hard at the rim throughout the game and had fans chanting his name down the stretch.
Three new alternate jurors were seated for former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial.
The shots were reported at 4:01 p.m. on southbound I-294 near the 88th Avenue overpass in Justice.
A motive was not known as of late Thursday, and police have not established a relationship between Crane and the woman.
University police were ramping up patrols, and students said other new resources in place help make them feel a bit better.
The same man is suspected in both robberies. Police said he made a verbal demand for funds while showing a handgun.