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The Alzheimer’s Association - Northeastern New York Chapter
The Northeastern New York Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association serves a 17-county area in the northeastern most corner of New York State. These counties cover over 15,000 square miles, representing approximately 30% of New York State, and are home to 1.5 million people. It is estimated that 40,000 of the friends and neighbors living in this area have Alzheimer’s disease. As is the fact across the country, almost 80% of all persons who have Alzheimer’s live at home and are cared for by a family caregiver and 1 out of 3 adults personally know someone with the disease. This means that there are approximately ½ million people in the northeastern region of New York who need education, information and referral services and approximately 24,000 family caregivers who need support, respite care and an array of tools to help them with this difficult task.
We pride ourselves for being here for our families and those who work with our families. To make sure that we are accessible we have an administrative office in Albany and 11 Point-of-Services located throughout the region, including Sidney, Delhi, Cooperstown, Glens Falls, Queensbury, Indian Lake, Hudson, Catskill, Johnstown, Amsterdam and Fort Edward.
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 Northeastern New York 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 75% funds raised for programs, services and research efforts.
Annual report
Click here for 2005-2006 Annual Report
Strategic plan
Strategic Plan
FY 06 through FY 08
GOAL I: ACHIEVE PLANNED AND SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
1. Secure and staff 13 Point-of-Service locations across the 17-county region
2. Increase the revenue coming from earned income to $60,000 during FY07-08
GOAL II: PROVIDE AND ENHANCE CARE AND SUPPORT
1. Increase the number of people who access our services 10 % annually
2. Increase the geographic and ethnic diversity of the people who access our services to 25 % during FY07/08
3. Develop a continuum of services for families and provide monthly programs for families across this continuum throughout the region
4. Improve the quality and consistency of our services to achieve a 90% customer satisfaction rate measured by LASEMetrics
GOAL III: ADVANCE RESEARCH
1. Advocate for an increase in federal funding for Alzheimer’s Research
2. Provide National with funds for research
3. Promote local research and encourage families to participate in clinical trials
4. Educate key stakeholders about progress being made in research, nationally and locally
5. Develop and implement an annual, local, collaborative fundraising event with other local organizations
GOAL IV: INCREASE ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY
1. Increase the revenue from the Association’s four signature events to $530,000 for FY07/08
2. Increase the amount of revenue coming from individual giving to $220,000 for FY07/08
3. Assure the Association has enough qualified and train staff to fulfill its mission
4. Increase the Association’s technological capacity
GOAL V: ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY
1. Increase attendance at our special events and programmatic offerings by 15 % annually
2. Engage local communities in fund development activities to support point-of- service staff in their areas
3. Increase the amount of revenue generated from 3rd party activities to $40,000 for FY07/08
4. Increase the number of volunteers across all of our activities by 10% annually
Board of directors – Northeastern New York
Officers
Joseph F. Bogdan – ChairWarren E. Garling – Vice Chair
Paul A. Wajda, LUTCF, CLTC – Treasurer
JulieAnn Calareso, Esq. – Secretary
Directors
Renee Abdou-MaltaJennifer Allinson
Kresten M. Bjornsson
Will Burgett
Nelson Carpenter
Timothy Cietek & Nancy Stollsteimer
Miguel R. Diaz, MD
Dorothy Foster
Christoph Hergersberg, PhD
Richard Holub, MD
Terrill and Carol Kirkey
Nancy Klucsertis
Andrew Matthews
Arthur Phillips
Joan Purcell
Mary Rozack
Eileen Stack, M.P.C
Our history
The Northeastern New York Chapter was separately incorporated in 1982 as the Capital Chapter. It was started under the watchful eyes of four dedicated community leaders and caregivers, and over the past 23 years has served over 70,000 individuals.
1980 s- During the first decade, we focused on starting and supporting support groups throughout our 17-county region and providing information, referral and support services to families living with Alzheimer’s disease via phone and face-to-face.
1990s – During the 90’s we institutionalized many of the programs that we provide today. We opened our Caregiver’s Resource Center in 1992 and in 1993 we implemented our first toll-free helpline number and began providing professional training for direct care staff and paraprofessional. Early that decade we also became part of the national Safe Return Program®, and joined the New York State Coalition of Chapters with whom we developed our first coordinated, statewide legislative agenda. In 1995 we held our first Annual Awareness Dinner, and in 1996 we hosted our first annual Caregiver’s Conference. During those years we also expand our presence by developing satellite office in Plattsburg, Oneonta and Queensbury.
2000s –During the first half of this decade, we continued to grow our core programs. We adopted the national 800 number which allowed us to be available to our families 24/7 and began providing education to physicians and emergency personnel. We spearhead a large Train the Trainer initiative which allowed us to significantly expand our education of professional caregivers and establish our leadership in that arena. In 201 and then again in 2004 we were selected to participate in a three- year pilot program assuring that people with dementia have access to services and helping to develop a dementia competent workforce e through a federal AOA grant. In 2001 we developed a Children’s Education program and in 2005 we launched both the Maintain your Brain® and the Quality Care Program®, both large nationally supported programs. During this time we also changed the way we deliver services to our outlaying areas from a model of Satellite Office to a more efficient and cost effective Point-of Service model. By the end of 2005, we had a programs and services staff housed in eight community-based offices such as senior centers, Offices of Aging and congregate meal sites throughout our region.
