Alzheimer Society of Ottawa-Carleton
1750 Russell Road
Ottawa, ON K1G5Z6
Phone: (613) 523-4004
Fax: (613) 523-8522
Web: http://alzheimerott.org

Mission Statement

The Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County exists to alleviate the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and to promote research.

• Established in 1980

• Non-profit and charitable

• Incorporated in 1982 - Provincial Charter

• Volunteer Board of Directors – 10 members

• Approximately 500 members and 110 volunteers

• Sixteen full time staff

• Associated with the Alzheimer Society of Ontario (39 chapters) and the Alzheimer Society of Canada

The Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County contributed:

• $43,946 to the Alzheimer Society of Canada’s Peer Review National Research Program for 2006/07.
• approximately $493,000 to the Alzheimer Society of Canada’s Peer Review National Research Program since 1984.
• $93,000 to evaluate the “Effect of Environmental Design in Managing Behavioural Problems and Meeting the Needs of Residents with Dementia: Evaluation of the Peter D. Clark Long Term Care Centre’s Bungalow Design” (second and final installment) in 2005/06.
• $150,000 to support the Centre for Neurodegenerative Diseases at the University of Toronto through the Alzheimer Society of Ontario since 1984.

Our Vision is a world without Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

Dignity
• We treat everyone we serve with dignity, empathy, compassion and respect for their right to make their own decisions.
Accessibility
• We strive to make our services available to all individuals and their families who experience the effects of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
Partnership
• We establish and promote partnerships and teamwork among staff & volunteers, community and government agencies, businesses and professionals to ensure a responsive and coordinated range of services to meet the needs of the people we serve.
Leadership
• We demonstrate leadership in advocating for the development of programs and services for those we serve based on innovation and excellence.
Integrity
• We are accountable to our members, funding organizations and donors for the stewardship of the resources entrusted to us on behalf of our communities.