Western and Central Washington State Chapter

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Western and Central Washington State Chapter
www.alzwa.org
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Why You Want Our Number The Alzheimers
Association
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• GRECC V-Tel series
• Department of Veterans Affairs
• January 25, 2010
• Joanne Maher, MSW
• Joanne.Maher_at_alz.org
• 1-800-848-7097 ext. 234

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Western and Central Washington State Chapter

• Mission
• To eliminate Alzheimers Disease through the
  advancement of research to provide and enhance
  care and support for all affected and to reduce
  the risk of dementia through the promotion of
  brain health.

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Western and Central Washington State Chapter

• A Chapter of the National Alzheimers Assoc.
  located in Chicago
• Not-for-profit 501(c)(3) since 1978
• Serves individuals living with Alzheimers
  disease and related dementias, their families,
  health care professionals and the general public
• 23-county service area

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From Funding to Services

• Goal of the presentation is to familiarize you
  with the programs and services available to the
  general public and to professionals.
• Fundraising
• Research
• Advocacy
• Education
• Programs Services

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Memory Walk

• The Alzheimers Association Memory Walk is the
  nations largest event to raise awareness and
  funds for Alzheimer care, support and research.
• In 2009, our Memory Walks in Washington State
  raised a total of 522,000.

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Memory Walk

• The 2010 Memory Walks are coming up soon!
• Saturday, August 28th South Sound, Tacoma
• Saturday, September 11th, Pacific Northwest,
  Seattle
• Saturday, September 18th, Olympic Peninsula,
  Silverdale
• Saturday, September 25th, North Sound, Mount
  Vernon

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Memory Walk

• For more information about how to get involved
  with Memory Walk, please call Stephanie Watson at
  
• [phone] ext. 236.

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A Reason to Hope Community Breakfast

• 1st annual A Reason to Hope Community Breakfast
  will be held Thursday, March 11, 2010 in the
  Benaroya Hall Grand Lobby, downtown Seattle from
  730 to 900 am
• Please join us to get to know local families
  living with Alzheimers disease and hear from our
  keynote speaker, Elaine Jones, COO at the Paul
  Allen Institute for Brain Science.
• For more information and to make your reservation
  for the Breakfast please contact Liz McNeil at
  [phone] ext. 243.

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Research

• Alzheimers Association National Chapter is the
  largest source of private funding for Alzheimers
  research in the world.

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Research

• At the 2009 An Evening to Remember Auction, our
  Chapter received
• 130,000 donation from Sherrill Miller and EB
  Foote Winery
• 100,000 from individual donors
• These donations funded a research study by Brian
  Kraemer, PhD at the ADRC.
• Each year, our Chapter funds an important
  research project by money raised at the auction.

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Research

• Alzheimers Disease Research Center (ADRC)
• 1-800-317-5382
• Memory Wellness Centers
• Seattle 1-888-291-7316
• Tacoma 1-866-638-8813
• Most of the research areas were not even
  conceived of 10 to 15 years ago

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Advocacy

• Together our voices are a powerful tool for
  change
• Alzheimer advocates call for advancements in
  research, care, and support at the federal, state
  and local levels
• If you are interested in participating in the
  2010 Washington State Advocacy Day in Olympia
  February 16, call Patricia Hunter at (800)
  848-7097.

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Education

• Our Education Department presents a rich
  curriculum about Alzheimers disease and other
  types of dementia for people working in the
  health and long-term care field, as well as for
  the public.
• Our trainings are interactive and based on the
  latest best practices in dementia care-giving.

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Education Classes for Professionals

• Keys to Dementia Care
• Dementia Intellectual/Developmental
  Disabilities
• Encountering Dementia A Guide for First
  Responders
• Annual Alzheimers Regional Conference

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Education Classes for Community Members

• Maintain Your Brain
• Partnering With Your Doctor
• Memory Loss Understanding the Basics
• The Warning Signs

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Education Classes for Family Caregivers

• Keys to Dementia Care for Families
• At the Ready Personalized Activity Bags
• Communication Challenges
• Deciphering Behaviors
• Disaster Preparedness
• Courageous Conversations

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Annual Education Conference

• Moments in Mind
• The 25th Annual Alzheimers Regional Conference
  will be held April 15-16, 2010 at the Washington
  State Convention Center in Seattle, WA.

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African American Caregivers Forum

• Provides a culturally relevant setting that
  informs participants about Alzheimers disease.
• Gives the most up-to-date information about
  Alzheimers, current treatment options,
  caregiving issues and current research.
• Teaches caregivers how to reduce stress, access
  respite care and other services.
• Provides an opportunity for social engagement
  with other caregivers which reduces feelings of
  isolation.

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Who Participates in the Forum?

• The focus audience is African American family
  caregivers.
• Professional caregivers, individuals with
  Alzheimers and members of the community also
  participate.
• In 2009, attendees came from Pierce, Snohomish,
  King, Kitsap, Thurston, Mason and Yakima
  counties.
• 98-100 report overall satisfaction with the
  forum.

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24 - Hour Helpline

• The first point of contact for most people who
  call the Alzheimers Association.
• Assistance is available 24hrs/day, 7 days/week,
  including all holidays.
• Connects the caller with a knowledgeable and
  compassionate professional who will tailor
  information and assistance to the callers needs.
• In 2009, Helpline responded to 3,257 requests for
  information or assistance.

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Why do people call Helpline?

• Seeking information about Alzheimers or related
  dementia disorders
• Connection to our Chapter and community resources
  
• Requests for information about current research
  and treatment options
• Seeking support with care-giving concerns
• Care planning services
• Seeking video and printed resources from the
  Chapter library (we currently have over 2,000
  articles addressing a variety of dementia-related
  issues).

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Please call our Helpline at206-363-5500or
1-800-848-7097
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• Six out of ten people will wander.
• Twenty-four hour nationwide identification, rapid
  response, support, and enrollment program that
  includes other vital medical information.
• A staff member from the Chapter serves as the
  contact for the entire state when a person
  enrolled in the program is missing.
• The staff member offers support during
  following the incident.
• Contact our Chapter for a brochure and application

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Comfort Zone

• Comfort Zone is a Web-based service that works
  with a variety of location devices to monitor the
  whereabouts of an individual with Alzheimers.
• With this service, the entire family has secure,
  simultaneous access to this critical information.
• Comfort Zone includes a 24/7 call center and
  enrollment in the Medic Alert Safe Return
  program as well.
• To learn more about Comfort Zone
  visitwww.alz.org/comfortzone or call
  1-877-ALZ-4850.

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Support Groups

• Over 100 groups staffed by Chapter -trained
  volunteers
• Offer a safe, non-judgmental setting for people
  to share experiences and advice

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Support Groups

• The Chapter offers specialized ongoing support
  groups for specific groups of caregivers, such
  as
• Mens Only
• Long-Distance Caregiving
• Spanish Speaking Caregivers
• Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Caregivers
• African American Caregivers
• Adult Child Caregivers
• Young Onset Caregivers
• Bereavement/Grief and Loss
• Early Stage Memory Loss

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Support Groups are offered throughout Western and
Central WA

• King County 40 Support groups
• Pierce County 9 Support Groups
• Snohomish County 9 Support Groups
• Central Washington Counties 7 Support Groups
• Clallam County 4 Support Groups
• Clark County 4 Support Groups
• Grays Harbor and Lewis Counties 5 Support
  Groups
• Island, San Juan and Skagit Counties 4 Support
  Groups
• Kitsap County 6 Support Groups
• Mason and Thurston Counties 6 Support Groups
• Southwest Washington 8 Support Groups

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The need for support groups is growing, and we
are always in need of volunteer facilitators.

• Please call Linda Whiteside at 1-800-848-7097
  ext. 237 for more information.

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Early Stage Memory Loss Program

• Seminars are designed to offer support and
  education to people in the early stages of
  dementia and their care partners.
• 2 types of seminars 8 week program with 90
  minute weekly meetings and a one time, 3 hr.
  program
• Both programs are held in different areas of
  Western Central WA throughout the year.
• The ESML program covers the basics of dementia,
  coping strategies, communication issues, social
  and family relationships, disclosing the
  diagnosis, planning for the future, legal issues
  and next steps.

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Early Stage Memory Loss Programs

• ESML is provided in partnership with a variety of
  health and human services organizations,
  professionals and individual volunteers.
• The program is being studied by the University of
  Washingtons School of Nursing
• The research is funded by the National Institute
  on Aging.
• The study has found a positive impact for
  individuals with dementia in depression,
  communication and improved social function.
• To learn more, contact Samantha Woodward at
  1-800-848-7097 ext. 229

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Care Consultation

• Care Consultants provide a personalized yet
  comprehensive assessment service that includes
  care-planning, goal setting, referrals, and
  on-going follow-up.

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Connections Care Consultants can provide

• Ways to enhance communication skills for the
  person with memory loss
• Strategies for coping
• Understanding working with changes in behavior
• Long-term planning
• Legal and financial considerations
• Understanding long-term care options
• Balancing personal life with caregiving or
  care-receiving roles
• Latest information on medical research, diagnosis
  and interventions

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Connections

• The program is free of charge to clients through
  funding from
• Dementia Partnership Program through the
  Administration on Aging
• King County Family Caregiver Program, ADS City
  of Seattle
• Includes El Portal Northwest
• Snohomish County Senior Services - FCP
• United Way King County
• Private donations and fund-raising

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Connections

• In 2009, 1,511 Care Consultations were provided
  to approximately 328 individuals and their family
  caregivers, totaling 1,368 hrs. of service
• To refer to Connections, professionals or
  individuals can call Helpline or the HL Navigator.

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El Portal Program

• Partnership with SeaMar Community Health Center
• Provides specific Care Consultation and
  outreach/education services for the Hispanic
  community in King County through the ADS City
  of Seattle grant.
• Like Connections, includes assessment, care plan
  development, goal setting, referrals, and
  follow-up.

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Our Neighboring Chapters

• Inland Northwest Chapter
•  http//www.alz.org/inlandnorthwest/
• Offices in
• Spokane, WA [phone]
• Walla Walla, WA [phone]
• Couer dAlene, ID [phone]

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Our Neighboring Chapters

• Oregon Chapter
• http//www.alz.org/oregon/
• Offices in
• Portland, OR [phone]
• Eugene, OR [phone]

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Our VisionA world without Alzheimers

• www.alzwa.org

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