Dance Therapy Helps Alzheimer's Patients Connect With Loved Ones
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.
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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.
Scientists found that apoE4 is only slightly different from the gene apoE3 however, the protein it produces within the body is much more damaging to human brain cells.
A family's love and an ancient Greek hymn transformed a granddaughter's visit with her beloved grandmother, who is in hospice care.
Ricardo Carmona was last seen about 1:30 p.m. leaving his home in the 3400 block of West Evergreen, according to an alert from Chicago Police. He has Alzheimer's and may not be able to find his way home.
February marks Black History Month and the Alzheimer's Association is hoping to raise awareness.
Thousands of people went to Montrose Harbor Sunday morning to raise money for the fight against Alzheimer's disease.
A 62-year-old man missing from the Avondale neighborhood on the Northwest Side has been located, police announced Monday night.
Police are looking for an elderly woman with Alzheimer's disease who went missing Friday after leaving O'Hare International Airport.
The Alzheimer's Association said Illinois had 3,266 deaths from the disease in 2014, a nearly 12 percent increase from the previous year.
Studies show Latinos may be at higher risk of developing dementia over other ethnicities, but are less likely to get medical help for it.
A man diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease who cannot speak was reported missing Thursday from west suburban Downers Grove.
A 56-year-old man with Alzheimer's disease, who was reported missing from the Humboldt Park neighborhood on the West Side, has been located.
Richard Honorable was last seen about 1 p.m. Tuesday in the 3400 block of West Adams, according to a missing person alert from Chicago Police.
Margaret Olivo was last seen wearing a maroon shirt, black floral jogging pants and black shoes when she left her home in the 1800 block of West Belmont about 5:30 p.m., according to a missing person alert.
John Green, who suffers from Alzheimer's disease, was last seen Tuesday in the 800 block of South Damen, according to a missing person alert from Chicago Police.
Hector Perez, 61, was last seen July 11 near the intersection of Fullerton and Ridgeway, according to an alert from Chicago Police. Perez was previously reported missing May 5 and June 26.
Charles Green, of the 3300 block of West Ohio, was last seen at 9 a.m. Friday, according to a missing person alert from police. He knows his name, but not his home address or any of his relatives' phone numbers.
So-called Memory Cafés are designed to help those recently diagnosed with either of the brain disorders.
A new study has found seafood is still good for your brain, even though the seafood might have mercury in it.
CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine reports that curing rather than just treating diseases like Alzheimer's has been a priority for a Chicagoan who's a longtime ally of the Clintons.
Police are asking for the public's help in finding an 83-year-old man missing from the West Side Humboldt Park neighborhood since Tuesday.
Adam Ozon, 65, was last seen Thursday near the intersection of Monroe Street and Michigan Avenue, according to a missing person alert issued by Area Central detectives.
Imagine thinking you lost big on "The Price is Right" game "Rat Race," only to discover afterward you got a prize after all.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment from biotherapeutics company CSL for a new plasma therapy manufacturing plant in Kanakee.
A government-supported program to provide financial help for people with disabilities in Illinois is expanding.
The Obama Presidential Center in Chicago's Jackson Park will officially open on Juneteenth, the Obama Foundation announced this past weekend.
Jennifer Runyon, a Chicago native who became famous as an actress appearing in "Ghostbusters" and "Charles in Charge," died last week.
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice as part of a high-stakes antitrust trial.
Wait times to get through security hit two hours in New Orleans and over three hours in Houston as TSA staffing took a hit amid the partial government shutdown.
In July, Prasad was briefly forced from his job, but was reinstated less than two weeks later.
Activists and immigrant advocacy groups who came face-to-face with federal agents during "Operation Midway Blitz" welcomed the removal of Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security, but remain wary about the department's future.
Former President Barack Obama, speaking at the funeral services for Rev. Jesse Jackson Friday afternoon, credited Jackson's presidential runs in the 1980s with setting the stage for other Black leaders, including his own successful 2009 presidency and re-election.
The war with Iran is causing gas prices to surge, with motorists in Chicago and around the country guaranteed to feel the impact at the pump Monday morning.
There's no relief in sight for drivers at the pump as the war in Iran is directly driving up the cost of gas. Analysts expect more of the same unless something changes soon.
Drivers in the Chicago area can expect to start paying more at the pump this week, as oil prices have spiked amid the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
Palatine, Illinois-based Weber has issued a recall of more than 3.2 million metal wire bristle grill brushes because you could ingest the bristles.
This is after Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed an ordinance that would have banned most hemp-derived products this weekend.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment from biotherapeutics company CSL for a new plasma therapy manufacturing plant in Kanakee.
When a doctor was told there was no cure for his daughter's condition, he was motivated to transform not only her health, but the lives of thousands of others.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
It has been nearly six years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of the many questions doctors are still working to answer concerns the long-term effects.
Leaders from Cook County, the Illinois Department of Human Services, and the Greater Chicago Food Depository denounced changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Wednesday.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment from biotherapeutics company CSL for a new plasma therapy manufacturing plant in Kanakee.
Capital One is laying off more than 1,100 workers at the former Discover headquarters in north suburban Riverwoods.
A new development at the southeast corner of Chicago's East Lakeview community would clear away a medical office building and replace it with a residential high-rise.
The City of Aurora, Illinois, is seeking input from residents about data center development.
Not one, but two hotels are now planned or proposed for Chicago's Northalsted LGBTQ+ nightlife district.
Jennifer Runyon, a Chicago native who became famous as an actress appearing in "Ghostbusters" and "Charles in Charge," died last week.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
A 19th-century George Méliès film, thought to be long lost, has been found among a box of brittle movie reels that a Michigan donor brought to the Library of Congress, officials said.
Meteorologist Kylee Miller has your 11 a.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, March 9, 2026.
Imagine thinking you lost a game on "The Price is Right" only to discover afterward you got a prize after all.
The increase comes ass global oil prices surge amid the escalating conflict involving Iran, a key player in the world's energy supply. Darius Johnson reports.
A government-supported program to provide financial help for people with disabilities in Illinois is expanding.
As the fighting escalates in the Iran War, President Trump said he’s not happy after Tehran confirmed the country’s newest supreme leader. Meantime, a seventh American has died from Iranian attacks.
In Chicago at O'Hare International Airport early Monday, security lines did not seem longer than one would expect for the time and day of the week. But long security lines could become more of a problem.
Jennifer Runyon, a Chicago native who became famous as an actress appearing in "Ghostbusters" and "Charles in Charge," died last week.
The war with Iran is causing gas prices to surge, with motorists in Chicago and around the country guaranteed to feel the impact at the pump Monday morning.
Robbers invaded a home and held the resident at gunpoint this past weekend in the north Chicago suburb of Winnetka.
A crash left one person dead and three others injured in Marquette Park on Chicago's Southwest Side early Monday.
A Chicago senior citizen said his phone has been ringing off the hook with hundreds of unwanted spam calls that have made his beloved landline virtually unusable. New efforts in Springfield could bring real relief.
A proposed Illinois law hopes to create more oversight on private companies to protect consumers from skyrocketing utility prices.
The three women said they are working to make their way back home, but without any help from the U.S. State Department.
If you feel like you're drowning in a sea of text alerts and desperate email pleas for "just $5" this election season, you are far from alone.
A north suburban school bus driver became a victim of sophisticated scammers who are targeting more people and more vulnerable populations to make more money.
Sacramento outscored the Bulls 68-36 in the paint.
Blackhawks rookie forward Oliver Moore left midway through the first period after three shifts with an undisclosed injury when sliding into the end boards seconds after assisting on Rinzel's goal.
That event takes place during a bit of a break in Northwestern's spring schedule, giving Ashley and Dianna the chance to compete in Augusta, then return to Evanston to focus on a potential repeat.
The win gave Illinois a bye into Friday's quarterfinals in the Big Ten Tournament.
Less than six months after a rare cancer diagnosis, Finn Chapin is back to playing the sport he loves and is setting new goals.
A man is dead after being shoved down a flight of stairs during a fight in Chicago's River North district early Monday.
Robbers invaded a home and held the resident at gunpoint this past weekend in the north Chicago suburb of Winnetka.
A man was found shot and killed in a car in Chicago's South Austin neighborhood late Sunday.
A 41-year-old man was hospitalized early Monday after being stabbed in Chicago's Avalon Park neighborhood.
One young man was killed and another was wounded in a shooting in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood.
