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About us

The Alzheimer’s Association - Utah Chapter

Salt Lake City Office-

Nick Zullo, Program Director
nick.zullo@alz.org

David Larsen, ADDGS Grant Services Manager
david.larsen@alz.org

Kathy Moran, Health Educator
Kathy.moran@alz.org or Kathy.moran@hsc.utah.edu

Gretchen Mathis, Director of Marketing and Development
gretchen.mathis@alz.org

Melissa Lee, Finance Director/Office Manager
Melissa.lee@alz.org

St. George Office-
LuAnn Lundquist, Southern Region Manager
luann.lundquist@alz.org

Ann Cox, Office Assistant 
ann.cox@alz.org

 

Our mission

To eliminate Alzheimer's 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.

Our vision

A world without Alzheimer's disease.

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Financial Information

The Utah Chapter is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) nonprofit, donor-supported organization. Programs and services are made possible through contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations. The chapter uses 73% of  funds raised for programs, services and research efforts.    FY07 Audit  

 

Chapter Services

Helpline
Our Helpline phone number is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide reliable information and support to all who need help.  Referrals to local resources and confidential care consultation is also available in the caller’s preferred language using our translation service.

Support and Education Groups
Local Support Groups meet monthly around the state and are led by trained facilitators.

Education Programs
Classes, workshops and conferences are provided to enhance the skills of caregivers and healthcare professionals caring for individuals with dementia.

Safe Return ®
Provides coded bracelets for those who may wander and become lost. The information is stored in a national database so that law enforcement agencies may better assist in returning lost loved-ones to their families.

Care Consultation
Individualized assistance, problem-solving and identification of resources is available to individuals with memory loss, care partners and families.

Give Respite a Try ™
Provides family members and friends with a much needed respite or break from Caregiving responsibilities. This program pays for up to three days of free adult daycare for first time clients at a licensed day care site.

Alzheimer’s Disease Demonstration Grant to the States (ADDGS)
The Utah Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association has been granted matching funds to develop volunteer and formal care giving teams to help families caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. 

We also provide a Resource Library including videos, books and brochures that are available to the public at no charge; as
well as a Quarterly Newsletter providing information about local programs and services, caregiver information, new research, legal issues of concern and relevant research updates.

 

Strategic plan

Board of Directors

 

Officers
Janet Wood, President
Paul Fairholm, Vice President
Aaron Abendroth, Treasurer
David Peterson, Secretary

Directors
Lane Bowen
Tim Douglas
Jose Fojas
Kelly Davis Garrett
Bob Giacovelli
Nurjhan B. Govan
Lance Hassell
Oliver Hersch
Michael Madsen
Erik Stern

Our history

 

The Utah Chapter of the Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association (a.k.a. Alzheimer's Association, Utah Chapter) began as a family support group in February 1982. In December 1983, the members of the Association selected a Board of Directors and became officially incorporated in the State of Utah as a nonprofit organization and affiliated as a local chapter of the national Alzheimer’s Association.
Quarterly, the Utah Chapter receives approximately 200 “helpline” calls and provides approximately 100 care consultations.  80% of the most critical need is respite. On an annual basis we serve approximately 7000 individuals who have been touched by Alzheimer’s in once capacity or another. 

 

Volunteer Opportunites-

We have many needs for volunteers at the Utah chapter.  For a list of volunteer opportunities, click here.