Mission / Values

Mission
 
The Alzheimer Society of Thunder Bay exists to alleviate the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer Disease and related disorders and to promote research.

We achieve this mission by:

  • Promoting the rights and well-being of the person with Alzheimer Disease and their caregivers
  • Supporting the delivery of programs for individuals affected by the disease
    providing funds for research

Value Statements

The Alzheimer Society is guided by and committed to these values:

Excellence: providing professional knowledge, expertise and quality services to clients, caregivers and the community.

Best Practices: designing programs based on client and caregiver needs throughout the full continuum of care.

Caregiving: treating people with dignity, respect and compassion.

Client-Centered: supporting inclusion in the helping process and service delivery decisions.

Collaboration: partnering with clients, caregivers, volunteers, allied groups, community agencies and organizations.

Vitality: fostering appreciation, recognition and celebration.

Team Spirit: challenging ourselves to heighten creativity, innovation and risk-taking.

Learning: encouraging lifelong learning for staff, Board members and volunteers for the benefit of clients and caregivers.

Collective Wisdom: providing positive, ethical, visionary and future-oriented leadership.

Accountability: ensuring human and financial resources are used in a diligent, cost effective and efficient manner.




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