The Alzheimer’s Association hosted its annual walk on September 25. COVID-19 put the event to halt in person last year. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s rejoined in person this year, with the health and safety of participants, staff and volunteers remaining top priorities. Walkers and teams from across the area participated in this year’s event […]
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Alzheimer’s Association Welcomes FDA Approval of Aducanumab
On behalf of those impacted by Alzheimer’s disease, the Alzheimer’s Association enthusiastically welcomes today’s historic FDA approval of aducanumab (Biogen/Eisai) for treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. “This approval is a victory for people living with Alzheimer’s and their families,” said Harry Johns, Alzheimer’s Association president and chief executive officer. “This is the first FDA-approved drug that […]
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Analysis shows Alzheimer’s disease, dementia deaths up during COVID-19 pandemic
Wisconsin and many other states are dealing with an increase in deaths from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia during the coronavirus pandemic, according to an Alzheimer’s Association analysis of CDC data from 2020. MILWAUKEE ⏤ Wisconsin deaths from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia have increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Wisconsin is not the only state seeing […]
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Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Kenosha and Racine Counties Projected to Raise More Than $50K
Nearly 400 walkers and teams from across the area participated in this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Kenosha and Racine Counties. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, participants walked as individuals and small groups on sidewalks, tracks, and trails across Kenosha and Racine Countieson Saturday, September 26th to ensure the health and safety for all […]
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Alzheimer’s Association Offers Free Virtual Services For Wisconsin Residents
While the COVID-19 pandemic threatens the health of millions in this country and around the world, the novel coronavirus presents unique challenges for more than 5 million Americans, including 120,000 in Wisconsin, living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. The Alzheimer’s Association, Wisconsin Chapter is offering free virtual (phone and webinar) programming including care consultations, education […]
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Thomas Borowski Proudly Served His Country
Thomas R. Borowski, 79, passed away on Monday at his residence. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 30, 1939, the son of the late Chester and Sophie (Nee: Rataczyk) Borowski. Tom graduated from Boys Technical High School, Milwaukee. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. On August 27, 1960 he was […]
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Eva Mae Burdick Enjoyed Time Spent With Family
Eva Mae Burdick, 89, passed away on Sunday at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha. She was born in Racine on January 8, 1929, the daughter of the late Wayne and Luella (Nee: Slifer) Webber. Eva was a graduate of Washington Park High School. On June 12, 1948 she was united in marriage to Howard A. […]
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Oliver Hopkins Proudly Served In The United States Navy
Oliver Nelson Hopkins, 85, passed away on Tuesday at Azura Memory Care in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. He was born in Hamilton Ontario, Canada on October 4, 1932, the son of the late Eva (Nee: Soubier) and Oliver Nelson Hopkins Sr. Oliver received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Purdue University and Masters at UW-Milwaukee in […]
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Priscilla “Pat” Ward Was An Avid Gardener
Priscilla “Pat” A. Ward, 80, passed away on Saturday at Grand Prairie Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Gary, Indiana on January 20, 1938, the daughter of the late Frank and Julia (Nee: Klus) Malak. Priscilla was employed by IC Industries in Chicago, Illinois for many years. An avid gardener, she also enjoyed […]
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Leah Shovers Was A Pioneer Of Special Education Programs At RUSD
Leah Shovers, 88, passed away on Monday at her residence in Encinitas, California. She was born in Woodstock, Illinois on October 26, 1929, the daughter of the late William and Sonia (Nee: Michnovitch) Woolf. Leah graduated from University of Iowa with a degree in Speech Therapy. She was employed by Racine Unified School System (RUSD) […]
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Jerry Seitz Was A Carpenter and Man Of Faith
Surrounded by his family, Gerald Victor Seitz, “Jerry”, 86, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Saturday. He was born in Racine on August 30, 1931, the son of the late Al J. and Cecelia (Nee: Kupper) Seitz. Jerry attended St. Joseph Grade School and graduated from St. Catherine’s High School “Class […]
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Violet Sanders Devoted Life To Family
Surrounded by her loving family, Violet Mary Margaret Sanders, 92, passed away on Thursday at Ascension All Saints Medical Center. Violet was born in Racine on May 13, 1925, and was the beloved daughter of the late Frank and Idabelle (Nee: VanBree) Miller. On March 4, 1947, she was united in marriage to William W. […]
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Mary Ahnen Blessed with 10 Children
Marilyn Catherine Ahnen, “Mary”, 81, passed away peacefully on Wednesday at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha, surrounded by her family. She was born in Racine on May 7, 1936 to Frederick and Constance (Nee: Kessler) Kowalsky. Mary graduated from St. Catherine’s High School, “Class of 1954.” On November 16, 1957, she was united in marriage […]
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Obituary: Julie Voigt Enjoyed Traveling
Julie Anne Voigt, age 70, passed away Wednesday at Parkside Manor. Julie was born in Racine, January 18, 1947, daughter of Ralph and Dorie (Nee: Williamson) Voigt. Julie graduated from Peacham Academy, Peacham, Vermont in 1965. She then attended the former Webber College now known as Webber International University in Babson Park, FL and graduated […]