ANNUALREPORT

2014-2015

To live in a community where peoplewith Alzheimer's disease and related

dementias are accepted andsupported in their environment

AccountabilityCollaboration

RespectExcellenceInnovation

Empowerment

StaffDenyse Newton Executive DirectorCarolyn Birney Executive Assistant/ Database-IT ManagerLinda Bredin Program AssistantBrenda Davie Public Education CoordinatorRobin Jackson Minds in Motion CoordinatorKaren Morley Family Support CoordinatorMichelle Pepin Director of Family SupportJessica Scheffee Special Events/ Communication CoordinatorLoretta Tanner Director of Public EducationVictoria Wilson Family Support Coordinator

Board of DirectorsDeanna Hollister PresidentBrian McAuley Vice PresidentHeather Rivet SecretaryMegan Hanzal TreasurerJason Hall DirectorEleanor Hastie DirectorSteve Hope DirectorDebbie Lodge DirectorElaine Stevenson DirectorEllen Stroud Director, Past President

To improve the quality of life of

people with Alzheimer's disease or arelated dementia and their care

partners

our staff and board 2014-2015

Vision MissionValues

president'smessage

Dear Friends,

The past year has been marked with great changewithin ASDR. Those changes brought some of ourgreatest successes including two new programs forclients, iPod & Minds in Motion, and expanded serviceof the programs we are currently providing.

With a commitment to service excellence, the staff andBoard of Directors have developed a new strategic planthat will position us for future growth. Throughstrategic partnerships, continued fundraising and thework of an increasing number of volunteers, we willwork to meet that growing demand.

I want to thank everyone who offered support thisyear, whether it be through volunteer time or financialdonations. You have helped make this past year one ofwhich we can all be proud. I also want to thank DenyseNewton, our Executive Director, who has sacrificedhundreds of hours to work on upcoming projects andinitiatives. Denyse leads a team of dedicated staff whowork tirelessly to meet the needs of those who come toASDR for support and education.

Lastly I would like to thank our Board of Directors. They have been deeply engaged in the work of ASDRand have dedicated hundreds of volunteer hours toensure success for the organization. The Board ofDirectors is confident coming into this year that theAlzheimer Society of Durham Region is properlypositioned to support its’ mission, vision and values.

Respectfully submitted,Deanna HollisterBoard Chairperson

Ann

2014-2015

Alzheimer Society of Durham Region'siPod Project provides the means andopportunity for a person living withAlzheimer's disease or a relateddementia to experience the benefits oflistening to personalized music. Sincelaunching the pilot program inDecember, we have provided iPodsloaded with personalized music to 15families in our community and havehad a very positive response. Themusic has helped to enhance mood formany of our users, as well as stimulatemovement and strengthen connectionwith others.

$128,000 raised through agency-hosted eventsWalk for Memories, Coffee Break and ChocolateLovers' Luncheon Walk for Memories 2015 saw a 79% increase inonline pledges with a 51% increase in totalparticipant pledgesTransition to monthly e-newsletter withdistribution to 750 contacts/month5X followers on Twitter and increase of interactionson Facebook and website

Staff team of four provided service and support to3,642 clientsClient centered approach delivering service viaindividual consultation, early stage supportprograms and caregiver support groups Continued success of our valued relationship withFirst Link community partners 1,006 community partner referrals linking familieswith support who may have otherwise notconnected with our services

We were excited to launch Minds inMotion January 2015 to the residents ofDurham Region. Minds in Motionincorporates physical activity and mentalstimulation as a way of helping peoplelive well with the disease, whileencouraging care partners to take careof themselves as well. Minds in Motion isa two hour/week fun and family-friendlyprogram offering opportunities toestablish new friendships with otherswho are living the same experiences. Wehave been extremely pleased with theoverall success of our program and thepositive feedback from our participants.

iPod Project

Resource Development/Communications

Public Education

Family Support

our program & service highlights 2014-2015

new this year

"Fabulousprogram, morecommunitiesneed this"

“Staff were wonderful.Excellent at motivatingparticipants, patient andcaring”

3,334 people attended public educationworkshops, events, awareness displays Presentations or awareness events in all 8Durham Region municipalities Finding Your Way initiative saw 6 brainhealth/dementia awareness sessions conducted in4 ethno-cultural communities: Chinese,Portuguese, Italian and SpanishSuccessfully hosted ethno-cultural workshopattended by 40 health care providers: EnhancingCross Cultural Dementia Care125 people attended awareness month lecture,Are You Dementia Savvy? featuring geriatrician Dr.Jenny Ingram

"My husband uses hisiPod 30 minutes to 1 houreach day. He is morehappy and relaxed. Whata wonderful thing it is!"

Persons withdementia

Informal Caregivers

HealthcareProviders

Leading the way inpromoting

brain health andreducing dementia

impact

Leveraging ourcollective strength to

empowerpeople living with

dementia

Supporting research,innovation and

leadership

Engaging Durham Regionresidents in dementia

advocacy

Engagement of thecommunity in supporting

persons with dementiaand their care partners

Strategic Directions 2015-2017Working Together

General Public

promote engagement ofall Durham Regionresidents in brain healthpromote living wellwith dementia

high-quality community services forpersons with dementia by creating strongpartnerships and community connections

build awareness ofdementia research recognized as a leaderin dementia care inDurham Region

mobilize Durham Region residents to be strongadvocatesmobilize Durham Region residents to combatdementia related stigma and prejudice

increased capacity toserve a greater numberof persons withdementia and theircare partners

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