Alzheimer’s Program is supported by the Administration for Community Living Alzheimer’s Disease Program Initiative, Bureau of Justice Assistance’s Kevin and Avonte Program: Reducing Injury and Death of Missing Individuals with Dementia and Developmental Disabilities, the Illinois Department of Public Health Dementia Caregiver Program for Underserved Populations, Trauma Informed Centers of Care Network (TICC), Chicago Department of Family Support Services (DFSS), and CGSS.
Serving the Chinese American population in the Greater Chicago area
CASL’s Alzheimer’s Program offers high-quality, trauma-informed, person-centered, culturally competent care
CASL provides high-quality, trauma-informed, linguistically appropriate and culturally competent care for people living with Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementia (ADRD) and their families in the AANHPI community around the Greater Chicago area. Our practice is designed to provide community members with person-centered, individualized, and holistic care. Based on individual client needs, our licensed professionals utilize evidence-based assessments and models to provide a range of services, including counseling, occupational therapy, professional consultation, cognitive assessment, case management, and more. By building relationships with clients and continuously striving to understand their strengths, we help individuals and families overcome their barriers.
CASL is the proud leader of the Dementia Friendly America Chicago-Chinatown chapter.
- Licensed professionals
- Culturally competent/sensitive
- Evidence-based
- People-centered
- Flexible
- Affordable
(312) 791-0418 x2232 | [email protected]
About Alzheimer’s and Other Dementia
Dementia is an umbrella term for memory loss conditions. Alzheimer’s is a form of dementia, but not everyone who has dementia has Alzheimer’s.
Dementia can be caused by a variety of diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Symptoms of dementia include increased forgetfulness, declining judgment, worsening ability to problem-solve, changes in personality and moods, and many more. In some cases, dementia can be reversible. If you or a family member are experiencing symptoms or feeling concerned about dementia, please reach out to us for support.
What We Offer
Our goal is to overcome stigma and promote awareness about the mental health issues related to ADRD in and around the Chinatown community.
Counseling: Individualized meetings with a master-level counselor or social worker to address the emotional challenges related to caregiving.
Consultation Services: Individualized meetings with CASL staff to explore available Alzheimer’s and related dementia-related education, information, and resources.
Occupational Therapy (OT): CASL’s OT provides individualized, client-centric services through therapeutic use of everyday life activities to promote physical and mental health and well-being. OT can help address difficulties in any daily activities important to the individual.
Community Workshops: Provided by CASL staff and other experts, these educational workshops include information on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, dementia caregiving issues, and more.
Memory Café: Monthly group gatherings for individuals with memory concerns and their care partners to socialize, engage in activities, and have a good time together.
Stress Busting Program: A 9-week evidence-based group for family caregivers of persons with dementia to learn techniques to cope with caregiving stress and improve quality of life.
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