Description of Services Narrative

I'm an ALZIE is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Our mission is to inspire and empower Alzies to thrive on their journey to live their best life. An ALZIE (alzie.org) is a high functioning individual who has been diagnosed with some form of dementia but continues to lead a normal life with the support of their Pilots (a person who is the primary supporter helping with the daily life tasks that may become challenging such as meal prep, finances, schedules and technical difficulties) and Co-pilot (a secondary supporter that helps out to assist the pilot). I'm an ALZIE is an organization founded to educate, guide, and support the Alzies, their pilots and co-pilots. The majority of our operating budget is spent on programs.

The upcoming programs include but are not limited to:

  • When to Take the Back Seat. Scholarships made available to ALZIES who are concerned about their ability to continue to drive.
  • Dementia support group. Support offered for the pilots and copilots with potential for activities for the ALZIES. Costs include rent, food, and supplies.
  • Cooking classes offered for the ALZIE include 3-5 ingredients. Costs include ingredients, rent, and instructor pay.
  • Craft classes. Classes to stimulate the ALZIE and give the pilot a break. Costs include rent and supplies.
  • Drama productions. Productions to educate the audience to understand and remove the stigma of the many forms of dementia. Costs include rent, scripts, costuming and actors. Examples include: To Whom I May Concern, Lip Sync, Conversations with ALZIES.
  • Teach the Children. Curriculum designed to help early and middle elementary as well as middle and high school aged students learn and understand dementia and how it may apply to them. Cost is to write the program, produce materials, and pay the presenter.
  • Knock-Knock. This is a meal delivery program to provide a meal for the ALZIE and their pilot. This meal is balanced, nutritious and created to give them all a respite even for one meal. Cost is for food and supplies, prep, location, and delivery.
  • Help desk sessions. Once or twice a month we'll have an open door for ALZIES to get computer help at a public location in their community. Costs include paying the IT professional.
  • Mental health sessions. This can be yoga, energy medicine, or other forms of meditation. We bring in a trainer and they lead a class to help ALZIES mental health.
  • Quiet Dining. Restaurants are open only to patrons interested in less music, less background noise and still enjoy the dining experience. Cost includes renting a restaurant space.