Idaho Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) Alliance

The Idaho ADRD Alliance is a statewide collaboration of Idahoans, individuals, caregivers, public officials, and community agencies throughout Idaho who work on or are affected by Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias.

Vision

We, in Idaho, recognize the importance of brain health and wellness for all ages, and unite to provide an unrivaled level of coordinated support and care for individuals and families facing the challenges of Alzheimer's and related dementias.

ADRD Alliance Documents

ADRD Alliance Charter
ADRD Alliance Communication Plan
ADRD 2023-2028 Strategic Plan for Idaho

 

ADRD in Idaho
30,000
Idahoans have received a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease
Steering Committee members
  • Tiffany Robb, ADRD Program Manager, Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (Alliance Chair)
  • Judy Taylor, Idaho Commission on Aging
  • Lynn Fyanes, Idaho Commission on Aging
  • Lisa Anderson, AARP Idaho
  • Susan Melchiore, Geriatrician, On Site for Seniors
  • Sarah Toevs, Boise State’s Center for the Study of Aging
  • Mike Hirschi,  Area V Agency on Aging
  • Rebecca Lee, Idaho State Veterans Home Lewiston
Alliance meetings

ADRD Alliance Meetings are held virtually via WebEx on the first Wednesday of the month, quarterly, from 1:30-3:30 pm MDT. The next meeting is on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.

Stay InformedGet Involved
Access ADRD Alliance meeting agendas, attachments, and minutes and meeting recordingsTo be notified of future alliance meetings and communications, please provide your contact information in this Form.

 

Healthy Brain Resource Center

The Healthy Brain Resource Center is a valuable, easy-to-navigate website for ADRD Alliance members to find credible resources from organizations and agencies across both the public and private sectors. 

About ADRD Alliance

Announcements

Funding Opportunity Available! 

Due by 5:00 pm MT on Monday, October 14, 2024

The Idaho Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) Program is pleased to announce the release of one (1) funding opportunity for Idaho organizations to sustainably increase access to, and participation in, community-led respite programs serving Idaho residents across the lifespan, ability, and disease spectrums.

The Idaho ADRD Program seeks to fund up to two (2) organizations during the 2024-2025 award year (November 2024 – July 31, 2025), up to $25,000 per applicant organization. Interested organizations can access the funding opportunity announcement, application, and Questions and Answers document on our website: https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/providers/brain-health-alzheimers-dementia-family-caregivers-across-lifespan-providers/funding-and 

General Announcements

Contact Us

To get involved in the ADRD Alliance, please contact the ADRD Program team.

Email: ADRD@dhw.idaho.gov

Phone: 208-334-5928