Donate to the 2014 Year End Campaign and help us reach our goal of $500,000!
Dear Friends of the Chapter:
Known as the great equalizer, Alzheimer's makes no distinction based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or income level. It is a disease that is present in every neighborhood of our city and equally devastating for all of the more than 500,000 New Yorkers affected. But, for those who make the call for help, the NYC Chapter is an unmatched lifeline for compassionate care and hope.
In 2014 we expanded our programs and broadened our reach so that all New Yorkers, regardless of where they live or work, have easier access to our free programs and services. Our new third floor Program Center is designed to accommodate the more than 15,000 clients we see each year, and ensure that they have ongoing access to all our programs and services through the difficult and long journey that is Alzheimer's. By opening satellite offices in Brooklyn and Queens, changing the culture of care in NYC nursing homes, and always embracing diversity, we have become one of New York City's most valued healthcare leaders.
Our success is also due to an extraordinary number of solid community partnerships. These relationships enable us to provide our clients with an unsurpassed level of access and expertise in dementia care, coupled with the ability to identify and quickly access the most appropriate resources for every family.
It is our pleasure to share with you some of our major accomplishments in 2014, all of which have moved us closer to our goal of providing free care and support for all New Yorkers who need us.
- We grew our lifesaving MedicAlert ® + Alzheimer's Association Safe Return ® Program registry to over 21,000 New Yorkers.
- We offered 75% more Family Caregiver Workshops and eliminated waiting lists.
- We enriched our Early Stage programming with a specialized photography workshop and exhibition, and added a program of customized yoga and meditation for persons in the early stage.
- We completed our palliative care strategic plan, providing a roadmap for incorporating palliative care practices into our work and promoting these practices for persons with advanced dementia in a variety of settings throughout the city.
- Nearly $14 million was awarded in Alzheimer's Association grants to 88 scientific projects, including 78 awards through the International Research Grant Program.
2014 was a year of great expansion and growth for the Chapter. To sustain the pace and our ability to support the growing Alzheimer's community, we have an ambitious Year-End Campaign goal of $500,000. Please help us meet our goal. Together, we can ensure that families throughout New York City have access to vital information, resources and support.
Best wishes for a peaceful and productive new year.
Sincerely,
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