Our mission is to support those affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. We accomplish our mission through a variety of programs and services. We are committed to providing these services with unsurpassed caring and compassion. Funds for operations are recieved through direct public support, government revenue, and special events like the annual Alzheimer's Walk.
The Alzheimer's Alliance of Northeast Texas offers the following services and programs to families affected by Alzheimer's in the 16 counties we serve:
Services
• Alzheimer's Day Clubs
• Family Support Groups
Download a support group list.
• Respite Care Assistance Program
• Tracking and Identification for Wanderers
Download a "Project Lifesaver" brochure.
• Caregiver Helpline (800-789-0508)
Education
• Monthly Educational Conferences
• Annual Regional Conference
• Speakers Bureau
• Memory Screenings
• In-Service Training
• Quarterly Newsletter
• Resource Library
Advocacy
• The Alzheimer's Alliance works with the Alzheimer's Foundation of America to effect legislation benefiting families dealing with dementia.
Research
• 10% of all memorial donations support research efforts.
Educational Conferences
Monthly Educational Conferences are offered for family caregivers and healthcare professionals (CEU's available) throughout the Alzheimer's Alliance Northeast Texas service area. The 2008 Conference Schedule will be published soon! Special conferences are offered at various times each year, as well. All conferences are taught by credentialed professionals who are extremely knowledgeable about Alzheimer's disease and elements of caregiving. Click here to view the Education Conference Schedule.
Non-Credit Registration Fee: $15 per person
Credit Registration Fee: $35 per person
Meet Our Board of Directors
| President Debby Davis, RN, BS |
Vice President Amy Chesley |
| Secretary Lynda Speak, EdD |
Treasurer Richard Patteson, Atty. |
| Directors |
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| Robert Boyne, MD | Rod Mabry, PhD |
| Jim Brettell | Evelyn Muntz |
| Julie Craddock | Allen Pye, CPA |
| Bob Dyer | Anita Ray |
| Mary Ann Eckert | Cynthia Riter |
| Wade Emerson, CSA | Patty Steelman |
| Michael Evans, CFP, CSA | D'Anna Wick, RN, MS |
| Tom Holmes, OTR | |
| Emeritus | |
| Fritter McNally | Marian Rowe, PhD, RN |
| Joe Shepard, MD | June Murphy, RN, MS |
Meet Our Staff
| Executive Director Jana Humphrey |
Tyler Day Club Director Kay Reed, MSW |
Executive Assistant Amy Fullen |
Tyler Day Club Assistant Thelma Buster |
| Client Services Coordinator Sherlon Spurling, LBSW |
Longview Day Club Director Paige Woodfin, OTR |
Community Relations Coordinator |
Longview Day Club Assistants Margaret Harris |
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