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

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

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
Francoise Cleveland, AARP Idaho
Lisa Anderson, Alzheimer’s Association Greater Idaho Chapter
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
Angie Bailey, Chronic Disease Section Manager, Idaho Department of Health and Welfare

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, June 5, 2024.

Stay Informed	Get Involved
To access ADRD Alliance meeting agendas, attachments, and minutes.	To 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.

Resources

CDC Healthy Brain Initiative Road Map

CDC Healthy Brain Initiative Road Map for Indian Country

ASTHO: BOLD Plan Guidance

OPE Report

2013 State Alzheimer's Plan

Idaho ADRD Landscape Analysis and Needs-Based Assessment Report

2023-2028 ADRD Strategic Plan for Idaho

About ADRD Alliance

General Announcements

We are super excited to announce the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Program has a new team member, Chris Herrera, who started with us on Tuesday, February 20th. Welcome, Chris!
The Idaho ADRD Program created a new Brain Health, Alzheimer’s, Dementia, & Family Caregivers Across the Lifespan for Providers umbrella webpage!
The Idaho ADRD Program created a new Brain Health webpage for the public.
A new toolkit created by the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD), Public Health Strategies in Dementia Caregiving: A Toolkit for Public Health Agencies, can be viewed by visiting this site: bit.ly/46r6nCp
A new resource now available through the Public Health Center of Excellence on Dementia Caregiving: A Guide on Advanced Care Planning Resources: For People Living with Dementia and Their Care Partners.
ECHO Idaho’s Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias series provides an opportunity to learn best practices to identify, treat and manage brain health and other dementia-related concerns. Each session is free and is designed to be collaborative, engaging and immediately applicable to your practice. Get free CME for healthcare professionals! Register here: https://www.uidaho.edu/academics/wwami/echo/register

April Events

Palliative and End of Life Care: Starting the Dialogue Early (ECHO Idaho ADRD session): Tuesday, April 23 from 12 - 1 pm MT hosted virtually. To register, visit this link: https://www.uidaho.edu/academics/wwami/echo/register

May Events

Collaborative Approach to Behavioral Emergencies for Community-dwelling Individuals with Advanced Dementia (ECHO Idaho ADRD session): Tuesday, May 7 from 12 - 1 pm MT hosted virtually. To register, visit this link: https://www.uidaho.edu/academics/wwami/echo/register
12th Annual Taking a Stand Against Elder Abuse Conference: May 14-16, 2024 at the Shoshone-Bannock Hotel & Event Center (Chief Event Room 1) from 9 am - 5 pm. For more information, check out this flyer or contact Marcia Hall at 208-478-4076 or Marcia.Hall@sb-thhs.com
Rational Deprescribing in Patients with Dementia: What Primary Care Providers Need to Know (ECHO Idaho ADRD session): Tuesday, May 28 from 12 - 1 pm MT hosted virtually. To register, visit this link: https://www.uidaho.edu/academics/wwami/echo/register

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

Email: ADRD@dhw.idaho.gov

Phone: 208-334-5928