Alzheimer Society Huron County

About Us

Mission Statement

 

The Alzheimer Society of Huron County exists to alleviate the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders and to promote research.

Vision

 

A world without Alzheimer's disease

Values

    C Collaboration
    A accountability
    R respect
    E excellence

Hope for Tomorrow

 

The Alzheimer Society of Huron County is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to helping people affected by Alzheimer's disease or related disorders. In addition to providing programs to the community we also support research through the Alzheimer Society of Canada as well as the Centre for Research in Neurodegenerative Diseases.

  • Formed in 1992
  • Incorporated in 1993
  • Non-profit charitable organization
  • Serves all of Huron County with a population of 59,000
  • Ten board members
  • Volunteers assist with many aspects of the organization including board governance, programs, fund development and awareness as well as office assistance
  • Approximately 180 members
  • Approximately 161 volunteers
  • Associated with the Alzheimer Society of Ontario (38 Chapters) and the Alzheimer Society of Canada

The Alzheimer Society of Huron County is committed to providing educational and support services to people with Alzheimer Disease and related disorders, caregivers and the general public.

 

Programs and services provided to the community include:

  • Information
  • Education and Training
  • Support and Counselling
  • Referrals to community services
  • Individual Care Plan Consultations
  • Resource Centre
  • Safely Home -- Alzheimer's Wandering Registry
  • Advocacy
  • Advanced Care Planning
  • Grade 4 Program
  • Just For You: Volunteer Companion Program

Staff

Cathy Ritsema
Executive Director
cathy@alzheimerhuron.on.ca		 Karla Crocker
Office Manager/Volunteer Coordinator
karla@alzheimerhuron.on.ca

Melissa Campion
Events Coordinator
melissa@alzheimerhuron.on.ca

 Jennifer Burns
First Link/Support Services Coordinator
jenn@alzheimerhuron.on.ca
Kirsten Passchier
Community Outreach Coordinator
kirsten@alzheimerhuron.on.ca  		 Dominique Stanley
Family Support Counsellor
dominique@alzheimerhuron.on.ca

Julia Truemner
Family Support Counsellor
julia@alzheimerhuron.on.ca

Jeanette Sears
Public Education Coordinator
jeanette@alzheimerhuron.on.ca

2010 - 2011 Board of Directors

Philip McMillan President
Quinn Ross Vice President
Angie Dunn Secretary/Treasurer
Dan Taylor Past President
Janice Hayter-Oke Director
Nick Bjelan Director
Debbie Regier Director
Alecia Anderson Director
Terri Louch Director

 

Funding:

The Alzheimer Society of Huron County is a non-profit charitable organization and depends on charitable donations and special events fundraising for the financial support required to continue our work. All donations to the Alzheimer Society of Huron County are eligible for tax receipts.

The Society receives funding through the Southwest Local Health Integrated Network (SWLHIN) to support our education, counselling and First Link programs. Multii-Sector Accountability Agreement(click here)'this funding is signed with the SWLHIN.