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Campaign 2018
Brantford & Brant
County
“ I want you to remember something. What we are going through is very scary. The only thing that would be scarier is if the Society didn’t exist. Knowing your support is there reminds me I am not in this alone.” – Heather , Caregiver
A Brief History of the Society in Brantford
and Brant County
For more than 35 years, the Alzheimer Society has provided vital support to
people diagnosed with dementia and their caregivers.
1976 1983 1987 1988 1993 2011
First support Became an The first office opened Moved offices to Moved offices to
group was affiliated chapter located in the city of 446 Grey Street in 101 Brant Ave. in Moved office to
founded by 4 of Alzheimer Brantford, at the Brantford Brantford 6 Bell Lane in John
community Society Eaton Market Square. Noble Home
residents.
.
The Alzheimer Society in Brant serves the communities of Paris, Burford, Mt.Pleasant, St. George, Scotland, Oakland Onondaga and Six Nations. The combined population of our service area is 134,000 of whom more than 2400 experience some form of dementia and another 6,000 are caring for them. In 2010 we integrated with the Societies in Brant and Haldimand Norfolk to create operational efficiencies and share best practises.
“ The earlier the diagnosis,
and the earlier the referral to
the Alzheimer Society, the
better the quality of life for
the person with dementia
and the caregiver.”
– Dr. Carrie McAiney, 2012
Partnerships in the Community
We have significant partnerships with professionals, community agencies
and volunteers who help us in our delivery of service.
1 Physician led Memory Clinic 30 Formal Partnerships
*open to all residents
4 Colleges and Universities 121 Dedicated Volunteers
Partnerships in the Community
Long Term Care and retirement homes generously provide
space so we can offer education sessions throughout our large
catchment area:
• John Noble Home Day and Stay • Brant County Public
Libraries
• Lifegaurd Home Care
• Adult Recreation
• Tranquility Place Therapy Centre
• Fairview United Church
• Lorne Towers
• Sherwood Restaurant
• Six Nations Health
• Parklane Terrace Long Term Services
Care
• Paris Seniors Club
Mentoring Tomorrow’s Health Care Providers
In partnership with Grand Erie Learning Alternatives , Medix and Laurentian
University the Society provides teaching and hands on training to many allied
health students in our region.
• Our educator trains students using the Dementia Experience
tour. The tour gives them a deeper understanding of what it
would be like being a person with dementia.
• A recent graduate is currently employed by the Alzheimer
Society. Many others have gone on to have a career in health
care that specializes in dementia.
“I like the openness of
people. As a couple, we
are accepted.
Friends don’t always
understand that we’re
still here”. – Caregiver
Caring for our Community in Brant
We are the First Link™ to information and support for individuals and
families at the time of diagnosis and throughout the course of the disease.
Persons with memory loss or any form of dementia, their families and other
caregivers access our education services :
3021 Education 547 Hours of education/year
Participants/year
289 Education Sessions/year 7000 Kilometers Travelled by
Educators/yearCaring for our Community in Brant The Social Work Program has been developed to meet the needs of people in our community whose lives have been affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Our registered social workers provide office or in-home assessments. The Society is actively supporting: 250 persons with dementia/year 185 Home Visits/year 700 Caregivers/year 1225 Counselling Hours/year 800 New Referrals/year 7,000 Kilometers Travelled/year
Caring for our Community The Health and Wellness Program We know that regular exercise and opportunities for social engagement and respite benefit both the caregiver and the person with dementia. This is achieved through programs such as: • Minds in Motion - 100 % donor funded • Creative Expressions -100 % donor funded • Music for Memories Program- 100 % donor funded • Sit to be Fit Strengthen Your Mind - demand for additional sessions • Let’s Get Together – demand for sessions
If I could offer one piece of advice to
anyone caring for a loved one with any
form of dementia… Run - don’t walk – to
your nearest Alzheimer’s Society.’’
- Cathie Watters, CaregiverWhat we know…
In Brant and Brant County it is estimated that almost 2500 people
live with dementia and another 6,000 care for them.
At the Alzheimer Society,
people with dementia are at the
centre of everything we do –
they are who we remember,
honour and support each day –
and as more and more people are
diagnosed with this disease, the
demand for our services is
growing…
By 2021, 10% of our neighbours over 65+ will be living with dementia.The Challenge… For more than 33 years, the Alzheimer Society has provided vital support to people diagnosed with dementia and their caregivers. In 2016, our Society received more than 800 new referrals to its programs and services in with no significant increase in funding for educational and counselling staff resources to urgently help these individuals and their families. There has been no increase in government funding for these programs since 2011. The Ministry of Health and Long Term Care provides 80% of our funding and we recognize that the government can’t be the only answer to meet the rapidly growing needs of our aging population….
Our Plans To Meet The Need…
IN-HOME EDUCATION SESSIONS
Many of our clients and caregivers cannot
access our offices to receive vital support and
education because: Government Community
Funded Need
• Persons with dementia can be
overwhelmed /confused when leaving
their surroundings.
• The caregiver will not leave the person
with dementia home alone.
The Society currently staffs
• They don’t have a license/don’t drive. 1 Educator. 2 Educators are
needed to meet the demand.
Our plan is to provide an additional 500 hours of in-home education
sessions a year for families who need these urgent supports.Our Plans To Meet The Need…
COUSELLING
We are seeing increasingly complex
family dynamics and situations in
those we serve, therefore increasing
the need for more in-home visits,
working with all those involved to
develop an individualized response
to help people remain in their
homes as long as possible. Often the
only support a family has is an
Alzheimer Society counsellor.
Government Donor Community
Our plan is to provide an additional Funded Funded Need
500 hours each year of more
intensive supports.
The Society currently staffs 2.5 Counsellors.
4 Counsellors are needed to meet the demand.Our Plans To Meet The Need… HEALTH AND WELLNESS Increased funding for staffing, travel and supplies will allow us to improve access to Health and Wellness programs on an ongoing basis . This is so the rapidly growing number of people living with dementia and their caregivers can access these new and innovative programs that increase their quality of life . We will also increase the use of volunteers to assist staff in the delivery of programming. Health & Wellness 100% Donor Funded
Our Fundraising Plans to Meet the Need Education: $200,000 An additional $40,000 for the next 5 years to eliminate wait times by providing an additional 500 hours of in- house education each year. Support & Counselling: $200,000 An additional $40,000 for the next 5 years to provide an additional 500 hours each year of more intensive supports so clients can remain at home as long as possible. Health & Wellbeing: $100,000 An additional $20,000 for the next 5 years to expand activity programs for persons with dementia and their caregivers. Campaign Goal: $500,000
Imagine… • Being one of the first community leaders to help us bridge the gap and meet the urgent need of this often invisible population. • How this gift would resonate and inspire a culture of philanthropy in our community.
With all this in mind….
Will you join us???Brantford, ON N3T 0C3
6 Bell Lane, Suite 701
Noble Home Building
Alzheimer Society of
Fax: 519-759-8353
Located in the John
Donor Pledge
519-759-7692
Telephone:
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