- The Greater Dallas Chapter is the only centralized professional source of support for Alzheimer’s families and caregivers in the Dallas and surrounding counties. We provide a broad range of programs and services, educational classes, and support to thirty-four counties.
- Each month our Helpline (800-272-3900) provides support and information to more than 300 callers.
- In FY 2009, we helped almost 4,000 callers seeking information and referrals and we responded to 632 calls for in-depth care consultations.
- In FY 2009, our chapter put on over 275 caregiver classes, conferences & education programs touching over 5,000 people.
- In FY 2009 nearly 1700 people attended an Alzheimer's Association support group.
- In FY 2009 over 80 families received respite assistance from our chapter, assistance that allowed family caregivers to take a much needed break knowing that their loved one was being cared for by someone with the skills and the compassion to keep them safe and secure.
- In FY 2009 we enrolled 152 new people (including 25 scholarships) into Medic Alert + Safe Return, our national identification program that assists in the safe and timely return of individuals with dementia. Our chapter responded to 22 wandering incidents, with 21 successful returns. MA+SR is crucial because over 60% of people with dementia will wander. If not found within 24 hours, 50% risk serious injury or death.
- Our chapter was one of the first in the nation to provide support and education to people with early stage dementia through our Trailblazer’s program. This program was started with a grant from United Way. Nine 8-week educational support group sessions were held during FY 2009 serving approximately 129 early stage patients and their care partners.
- Our website http://www.alzdallas.org/ had over 25,000 visits last year.
