Alzheimer’s Association – Use of Funds Statement
July 1, 2009
The Greater Wisconsin Chapter serves 52 counties in Wisconsin and one county in Minnesota. Our staff provides care, services, support, education and services for people with Alzheimer’s disease, their families, their care partners and professional health care providers. All dollars to support these programs must be raised by our chapter. We receive NO state or federal funding.
Our commitment to those with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias begins with our toll-free Helpline available 24 hours a day, seven days a week - 1.800.272.3900. Our services are delivered by dedicated staff working out of 10 outreach offices. Services are provided to families at no charge with exception of our in-depth Dementia Specialist training program.
Every 70 seconds, someone in America develops Alzheimer’s disease. Locally, our chapter area serves over 50,000 people through our core services at a cost of over $1 million annually. As our population ages, these numbers continue to rise. Alzheimer’s disease is the public health threat of the 21st century and triples healthcare costs for Americans age 65 and older. It is predicted that by 2010 there will be nearly a half million new cases of Alzheimer’s each year. We are working to alter that prediction.
Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s. Until that time comes, we are dedicated to enhancing care and support for individuals, their families and their care partners here in Wisconsin. Those we serve depend on the gifts and sponsorships made by businesses, foundations, individuals and special events.
We are proud that 75% of every dollar received by the association is spent on local outreach programs, support groups, care consultations, research and advocacy! Our Board of Directors and countless volunteers help us to maintain one of the lowest administrative ratios in the industry! Know that your gift helps over 54,000 people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias throughout our service areas.
Together, we can continue to meet the needs of families and caregivers affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. I look forward to your support.
