MISSION STATEMENT

A BETTER WAY OF LIVING

Our mission is to compassionately provide knowledge, strategies, guidance, support, and resources that result in reducing stress for Primary Family Caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer’s Disease/Associated Related Dementias as they confidently and effectively navigate their caregiving journey.

AWARENESS – Alzheimer’s Disease/Dementia, Risk Reduction, Early Detection, Resources, Services.

EDUCATION – focus on increasing family caregiver awareness and knowledge of navigating the characteristics of Alzheimer’s Disease/Associated Related Dementias.

SKILLS TRAINING – daily personal care assistance, care planning, managing behavioral symptoms, managing physical symptoms, coping with stress, managing finances, problem solving.

SUPPORT – encouraging family caregivers of persons living with dementia to participate in daily tasks and activities to enhance and improve their wellbeing.

ADVOCACY – improving healthcare access, equity, quality of care, support, and outcomes for family caregivers and individuals living with Alzheimer’s Disease/Associated Related Dementias.

LEGISLATION – Family Caregiver Work Laws; Family Caregiver Tax Credits; Caregiving Facilities Standards.