Peoria-Area Community Impact Guide 2023-2024

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION ILLINOIS CHAPTER The Alzheimer’s Association leads the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

614 W. Glen Avenue Peoria, IL 61614 Phone: (800) 272-3900

Email: GI.Chapter@alz.org Website : www alzorg/illinois

Facebook : @alzillinois Twitter : @alzillinois Instagram : @alzillinois Linkedin : @Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter

KEY STAFF Delia Jervier, Executive Director

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Aimee Nolan, Board Chair

TO HELP  Advocate for those affected by Alzheimer’s and urge legislators to make the disease a national priority  Participate in Walk to End Alzhei- mer’s ® , the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s disease care, support and research  Register for The Longest Day ® On the summer solstice, select any activity you love — or an activity loved by those affected — to help end Alzheimer’s  Donate to advance vital research and provide care and support programs  Volunteer Make a direct impact in your community by volunteering as a support group facilitator or community educator We provide quality training so you can help your neighbors and community  Host an education program Invite us to your community group to learn more about Alzheimer’s Disease, Caregiving, and how to end this disease

VISION A world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia VALUES Inclusivity, Community, Accountability, Agility, and Integrity WHAT WE DO The Association works to provide care and support for all those affected by Alzheimer’s and all other dementia We are here to help  We have local chapters across the nation, providing services within each community.  Our free nationwide 24/7 Help line (800.27 2 3900) is staffed by master’s- level clinicians and specialists, providing confidential support and information t o all those affected in over 200 languages  We conduct face-to-face support groups and education programs, and work to ensure that these services reach underserved populations  Our education programs for the general public, both online and in person, feature information on topics such as diagnosis, warning signs, communication, living with Alzheimer’s disease and caregiving techniques.

 We provide clinicians with the tools to diagnose Alzheimer’s and to educate people with the disease on available therapies and resources  We educate our nation’s lawmakers on the Alzheimer’s crisis and engage them in our efforts to fight the disease.  Our awareness campaigns explain the difference between Alzheimer’s and typical aging, and the power of early detection DID YOU KNOW? We work on a national and local level to provide care and support for all those affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias We are the largest nonprofit funder of Alzheimer’s research, and the Association is committed to advancing vital research toward methods of treatment, prevention and ultimately, a cure The Association is the leading voice for Alzheimer’s disease advocacy, fighting for critical Alzheimer’s research and care initiatives at the state and federal level

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