OFFBEAT: 'Still Alice' a brilliant, mindful journey at Lookingglass

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

Joanne Dubach and Eva Barr star in "Still Alice" at Lookingglass Theatre in Chicago

Joanne Dubach and Eva Barr star in "Still Alice" at Lookingglass Theatre in Chicago, playing until May 19, 2013.

Diabetes' link to Alzheimer's - and how to avoid it

Currently, some researchers are hypothesizing that our lifestyles of saturated fats, too many sweets and overlarge portions of food may be one of the reasons why we’re seeing an explosion of Alzheimer's.

ON YOUR MIND: Sundowner's Syndrome—Dementia amplifies end-of-day experience as memories fade

End-of-day anxiety and the search for comfort is a lifelong experience that can increase with aging, particularly for those with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia.

Healthy lifestyles help in the fight against Alzheimer's

The statistics are frightening.

MARK KIESLING: Goodbye, Mom, and thanks for all the love and memories

It's never easy to lose your mom, regardless of whether she is 45 or 105.

OFFBEAT: Audiences and critics applaud Glen Campbell's concerts in Joliet

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

Alzheimer's services starts a support group for families

HOBART| Alzheimer's & Dementia Services of Northern Indiana is starting a new support group for family caregivers.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Help show, find support for Alzheimer's disease

September is the inaugural World Alzheimer's Month, which is designed to draw attention to one of the most devastating diseases experienced, particularly by the elderly.

Spring Mill provides home-like setting for those with Alzheimer’s, dementia

MERRILLVILLE - Brilliant colors of the Hawaiian Islands, faux palm trees, a techno-volcano and an occasional pink flamingo of the vinyl species set the stage for the 6th Annual American Girl Doll Tea held recently at Spring Mill Health Campus.

Alzheimer's group meeting at St. Mary Medical Center

HOBART | St. Mary Medical Center offers a free support group for family and friends of those suffering from Alzheimer's disease from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave. Registration is required.

Glenwood lauds actions of three cops

GLENWOOD | Police Chief Demitrous Cook's first action after being sworn in at last week's Village Board meeting was to award letters of commendation for exemplary public service to three village police officers.