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Alzheimer's Association St. Louis Chapter Impact Report for FY13
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THE BRAINS BEHIND SAVING YOURS
IMPACT2013
REPORT
Alzheimer’s disease is unmatched in the scale of its
DEVASTATING HUMAN & ECONOMIC IMPACT,
combined with the fact that, today, ABSOLUTELY NOTHING is available to prevent, cure or even slow it.
As the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research we will ensure that everyone is equipped to battle Alzheimer’s. This past year,the Alzheimer’s Association St. Louis Chapter has made great strides in increasing concern
& awareness, advancing public policy, accelerating research and enhancing care & support.
Everyone is at risk. Even you. Everyone can help. Especially you.
THE IMPACT OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
Alzheimer’s is Fatal Deaths Have Increased Costs Add Up
6TH
IT IS THE
LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH IN THE UNITED STATES
Deaths from Alzheimer’s increased 68% between 2000 and 2010, while deathsfrom other major diseases decreased.
Breast Cancer-2%
Prostate Cancer-8%
Heart Disease-16%
Stroke-23%
HIV-42%
Alzheimer’s+68%
$107BMEDICARE
$35BMEDICAID
$34BOUT-OF-POCKET
$27BOTHER
In 2013,the direct costs
of caring for thosewith Alzheimer’s toAmerican society
totals an estimated$203 BILLION.
The St. Louis Chapter made it a strategic priority
to increase the momentum of the Alzheimer’s
movement by increasing awareness.
By leveraging partnerships with
TOP MEDIA OUTLETSand utilizing a multitude of
mediums, we increased
the number of
media impressionswe received by
MORE THAN
140%IN TWO YEARS.
FY13
: 25,855,536 - 50% INCREASE
FY12
: 1
7,197,155 - 59% INCREASE
FY11
: 1
0,770,335 impression
s
INCREASING CONCERN & AWARENESS20
13 IM
PACT
REP
ORT
With a greater focus on reaching and serving families in rural areas,
the faith community, people in the early stages of dementia, and male caregivers,
we saw DRAMATIC GROWTH in terms of scale and scope of services.
As the number of families affected by Alzheimer’s disease continues to skyrocket, we will
maintain our relentless drive to EXPAND OUR REACH to provide services to meet
the growing and unique needs of every person affected.
ENHANCING CARE & SUPPORT20
13 IM
PACT
REP
ORT
PROVIDED DEMENTIA TRAINING to 5,766 PROFESSIONALS | Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home Care, First Responders, Physicians & Clergy
MANAGED 12,000+ HELPLINE CALLS from 4,660 CLIENTS | Equals 32 calls a day
PROVIDED 1,208 CARE CONSULTATIONSproducing a 9% INCREASE FROM FY12 | Helps families create an in-depth plan for future care
PROVIDED RESPITE CARE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCEto 229 CLIENTS | 41% of whom were living below poverty level
INCREASED ENRICHMENT FOR PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA by adding NEW EARLY-STAGE PROGRAMS | Cardinals Reminiscence League & Gateway to Learning
ESTABLISHED 67 FAITH OUTREACH PARTNERSincreasing partnerships by 36% FROM FY12 | Equipping churches & synagogues to better support their congregants
EDUCATED 5,750 FAMILY & COMMUNITY MEMBERS79% of whom were first time education attendees | Teaches the basics of Alzheimer’s & practical tips for living with the disease
SUPPORTED 63,748 TOTAL WEBSITE VISITSand 27,290 new visitors | Generating a 22% increase from FY12
ADVANCING PUBLIC POLICY
FY11$150,000
FY12$150,000
$150,000- can support respite for -
300 FAMILIES
$430,000- can support respite for -
860 FAMILIES
battling the Alzheimer’s epidemic AT HOME.battling the Alzheimer’s epidemic AT HOME.
Galvanized by the radically growing need for respite,
was the driving force behind SECURING NEARLY 300% MORE FUNDING
for Alzheimer’s Service Grants to support respite for local families
FY13$430,000
the St. Louis Chapter, powered by its 8000 local advocates,
2013
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The Alzheimer’s Association has been involved in EVERY major advancement in Alzheimer’s research since the 1980’s and we are
proud to have awarded our largest-ever research grant — nearly $4.2 million over four years — to the Dominantly Inherited
Alzheimer’s Network-Therapeutic Trials Unit (DIAN-TTU), based at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
Since awarding our first grants in 1982, the Association has grown into the largest nonprofit funder of Alzheimer’s research. We are committed to accelerating the global effort to
ELIMINATE ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE and have awarded over $315 million
to more than 2,200 PROJECTS worldwide.
ACCELERATING ALZHEIMER’S RESEARCH
$4.2 MILLIONOVER FOUR YEARS2012-2015
INVESTING IN A WORLD WITHOUT ALZHEIMER’S
Expenses By Function
52%EDUCATION
& OUTREACH
24%FAMILY
SERVICES
13%FUNDRAISING
7% MANAGEMENT & GENERAL
4%PUBLIC POLICY
In 2013,Volunteers Donated
8.5 Full-Time Employees!
16,420HOURS
which is approximatelyequivalent to
42%SPECIAL EVENTS
22%INDIVIDUAL
CONTRIBUTIONS
14% BEQUESTS
9% UNITED WAY & OTHER WORKPLACE PROGRAMS
4% OTHER
3% CORPORATE3% FOUNDATIONS
3% GOVERNMENT GRANTS
Revenue By Source
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:Christopher A. Iselin, ChairMorton Brown, TreasurerSandy Jaffe, SecretaryJohn BoyleT. Jack ChallisMichael J. HughesJan Kraemer
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Martha AounAmy E. BollingerBill BrinkmeyerDavid BrodskyJan CernyMichael ClaiborneFrank J. DellaquilaRandall GrahamGeorge Grossberg, M.D.
James HardinJoanne KnightCathy MalearJohn C. Morris, M.D.Barbara MorrissDavid PayneDouglass Petty, Ph.D.Mark SchuppJudy TobbenFrank Wolff, Jr.
ADVISORY COUNCIL:Peggy I. Lents, ChairMary C. Agne, M.D.Clarence C. BarksdaleVan-Lear Black, IIIJerry L. BryanJohn Michael ClearSteven FischerJames GardnerJohn J. Inkley, Jr.
Dale F. KirchnerBob LachkySandy RichRodger O. RineyJohn SchaperkotterMike SchwarzEllen SimmonsAnn M. Steffen, Ph.D.Ellen C. Weiss
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.
Alzheimer’s Association St. Louis ChapterServing 38 counties in Missouri & Illinois
9370 Olive Blvd. | St. Louis, MO 63132
800.272.3900 | www.alz.org/stl
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