About us
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Salt Lake City Office-
Jack Jenks, Executive Director
jack.jenks@alz.orgSylvia Brunisholz, Family Services Counselor
Sylvia.brunisholz@alz.orgTamisa Burns, Special Events and Volunteer Coordinator
tamisa.burns@alz.orgMelissa Lee, Director of Finance & Administration
Melissa.lee@alz.org
Kathy Moran, Health Educator
Kathy.moran@alz.org or Kathy.moran@hsc.utah.eduKent Sorensen, Quality Care Coordinator
Kent.sorensen@alz.orgNick Zullo, Program Director
nick.zullo@alz.orgSt. George Office-
Mitzi Sullivan, Southern Region Manager
Mitzi.sullivan@alz.orgLuAnn Lundquist, Community Care Coordinator
Luann.lundquist@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.
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 80% of funds raised for programs, services and research efforts. FY09 Audit
Chapter Services
Chapter Services
MedicAlert 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/ Information & Referral
Individualized assistance in problem solving and indentification of resources
available to those with memory loss, their caregivers and families.
Give Respite A Try ™Alzheimer’s Disease Demonstration Grant to the States (ADSSP)
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 Support Groups, Education Workshops and Volunteer Training to the public at no charge; as well as a twice yearly Newsletter providing information about local programs and services, caregiver information, new research, legal issues of concern and relevant research updates.
Board of directors
OfficersPaul Fairholm, President
Janet Wood, Past President
Aaron Abendroth, Vice President
David Peterson, TreasurerDonna Kelsey, Secretary
Directors
James Alder
Corbett Carver
Dr. Joseph Diaz
Jose Fojas
Bob Giacovelli
Pastor Govan
Lance Hassell
Hooper Knowlton, III
Dr. Madsen
Melanie Seamans
Steven Tracy
Ellie Van de Velde
Maurice Wells
Our history
The Utah Chapter of the Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association (dba 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.
