Amber Bowcott & Shirley Chu — Alzheimer's awareness and a Tres Cafe benefit dinner

Amber Bowcott, senior walk manager at the Alzheimer's Association, and Shirley Chu, owner of Tres Cafe, joined Galesburg's Morning News on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Bowcott discussed free local resources available to Knox County residents affected by Alzheimer's and dementia, including a monthly support group in Galesburg, care consultations, and a 24/7 helpline. She also shared updates on research breakthroughs — including two FDA-approved drugs that now slow disease progression. Topics covered in this interview include: The difference between Alzheimer's and dementia — and why it matters Warning signs families should watch for Common misconceptions about who gets dementia Free local resources in Galesburg — support group, education programs, care consultations Two FDA-approved drugs now slowing disease progression The Walk to End Alzheimer's — Saturday, Sept. 26, at Lake Storey Park Shirley Chu on how dementia has touched her customers at Tres Cafe Tres Cafe's chicken and noodle benefit dinner — Friday, June 26, 4–8 p.m., 1135 Lincoln St. For free local resources or to register for the walk, visit alz.org or call the 24/7 helpline at 1-800-272-3900. Read our full story: One in nine people may have dementia — Galesburg's Alzheimer's Association offers free local support 🎧 Subscribe to Galesburg's Morning News: Apple Podcasts Spotify