Community Partner Spotlight: Alzheimer’s Association

Mission

The Alzheimer’s Association leads the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia.

President & CEO

Delia Jervier is the Regional Vice President/ Executive Director of the Illinois Chapter, Alzheimer’s Association. She has held multiple leadership roles since 2013. In Illinois, Delia has expanded the organization’s visibility and community engagement, earning recognition as one of Crain’s 2021 Notable Black Leaders and Executives. Before joining the Association, she held leadership roles in the African American Chamber of Commerce and the American Diabetes Association.

Services Offered

• Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline (800.272.3900): Immediate access to information, local resources, crisis assistance and emotional support.
• Support Groups: Facilitated peer discussions for caregivers and others facing Alzheimer’s or other dementia. Carelike – Provider Search
• Education: Online and in-person courses ranging from dementia basics to caregiver strategies. Carelike – Provider Search
• ALZNavigator: An online tool to assess needs and create action plans. ALZNavigator | Alzheimer’s Association
• Community Resource Finder: A nationwide online listing of Alzheimer’s and dementia resources and local Alzheimer’s Association chapters. Carelike – Provider Search

Explore more at Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resources | Alzheimer’s Association.

Current Projects

The Illinois Brain Health Project focuses on educating the public about modifiable risks and healthy lifestyle practices that promote brain health, best practice strategies to reduce the prevalence of key modifiable risk factors for cognitive decline, and the importance of recognizing cognitive decline early, particularly for diverse, underserved, and higher-risk communities. You may even see the Your Brain Will Thank You campaign in ads around your neighborhood! Visit Your Brain Will Thank You | Alzheimer’s Association of Illinois to learn more.

Organizational Impact to the Community

At the Alzheimer’s Association, we believe that diverse perspectives are critical to achieving health equity — meaning that all communities have a fair and just opportunity for early diagnosis and access to risk reduction and quality care. The Association is committed to engaging underrepresented and underserved communities and responding with resources and education to address the disproportionate impact of Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Funding Sources

Funding for Alzheimer’s care, support, advocacy and research comes from individual donors and from organizations whose work is aligned with our mission. Our collaborative partners include government agencies, corporations, foundations, and membership organizations.

The Illinois Brain Health Project is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $730,000.00 with 28.85 percentage funded by CDC/HHS and 71.15 percentage funded by Illinois Department of Public Health. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CDC/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

This spotlight is part of the Healthy City Collaborative, a program within the UIC Office of Community Engagement And Neighborhood Health Partnerships.

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