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Affiliation and Funds
When an organization is affiliated with the national Alzheimer’s Association, they become responsible for paying dues. The dues go to the national chapter (Alzheimer’s Association of Chicago). The Alzheimer’s Association of Chicago can take up for 40% of revenue per year from each chapter affiliated with them.

In 2015, it was in the talks for over 56 independent Alzheimer’s related associations would come together under one roof- that roof being of The Alzheimer’s Association of Chicago. The Alzheimer’s Association of Chicago is the home base for a majority of Alzheimer’s related charities across the nation.

The Alzheimer’s Association of Chicago has had reoccurring speculations of issues pertaining to money allocation. This has been picked up by local Chicago news sources like the Chicago Tribune.

A possible disaffiliation with national chapter might be beneficial for its growth. It would essentially be breaking apart from its self into two separate organizations- one local and one national. The local would have to start fresh, unlike the San Dieigo association that was an already established stand alone association that became affiliated to its national peer.

http://www.nationalhealthcouncil.org/about-nhc/members/alzheimers-association This source discusses the Alzheimer's Association's purpose, goals, and what they are aiming to achieve. The Alzheimer’s Association’s goal is terminate Alzheimer’s disease through research that is funded by money raised by the organization. Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. The Alzheimer’s Association strives to have global, national, and local level to strengthen care and support for those with Alzheimer’s. They are the ones who are constantly fighting for research, prevention, and care at a state and federal level. They are the largest nonprofit funder of Alzheimer’s research and want to find the cure. They achieve to manage their funds in a ethical and responsible manner. Redheadchick46 (talk) 15:07, 17 October 2017 (UTC)

https://www.alzillinoisjuniorboard.org/about-junior-board.html This source provides information about the Alzheimers Illinois Junior Board and discusses what their contributions are to Alzheimers disease. The board was found in 2011 and works to raise awareness of Alzheimers and other dementias to people in their 20s and 30s. The people involved in the board are those who have been personally effected by Alzheimer’s or dementia in their lives. Members range between the ages of 21 to 40 and reside in the City of Chicago and surrounding suburbs. "The Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter is the leading volunteer health organization in Alzheimer’s disease care - serving 87 counties in Illinois, with offices in Bloomington, Carbondale, Chicago, Joliet, Peoria, Quincy, Rockford and Springfield.” In 1979, nine Chicagoland families established that there wasn’t much care and support elements available for people with Alzheimers (these people found the Alzheimer’s Association). Last year, they increased funding by $400 million in the FY17 funding bill. They have invest over $375 million dollars into research projects and $12 to Illinois researchers. They serve nearly one million people in Illinois and 220,000 people with the disease. Redheadchick46 (talk) 15:07, 17 October 2017 (UTC)

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http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/opinion/editorials/sdut-editorial-alzheimers-association-consolidation-2015oct21-story.html This article by the San Deigo Union-Tribune

Annotated Bibliography https://www.healthline.com/health-news/alzheimers-disease-what-stands-between-us-and-a-cure-080215 Alzheimer’s Disease: What Stands Between Us and a Cure? Approximately 5 million American people have/live with Alzheimer’s disease today. That number will raise by 2040 to 28 billion because of the baby boomers. The exact cause has not been determined and that is one reason why a cure has not been found. Research has been focused on the malformation of amyloid and tau proteins which seems to a be common thread. Other factors include vascular health, inflammation, lifestyle and viruses. Alzheimer’s is not a normal part of aging. The older you get the more likely you are to get it. It’s a fatal disease of the brain where neurons are dying over time. Diagnosis is difficult because different people have different symptoms. Cindi617! (talk) 15:01, 17 October 2017 (UTC)

Fundraising and Events:

·      http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/northbrook/lifestyles/ct-dfr-trend-reasonns-tl-0720-20170725-story.html

Reason to Hope Luncheon- The Chinn family, who supports the Alzheimer’s Association held their annual Charity Gold Outing in honor of Jean Chinn who died of Alzheimer’s last year. They were able to raise $20,000 and donated all proceeds they collected to the Alzheimer’s Association.

·      https://www.alzillinoisjuniorboard.org/paint-the-night-purple.html

Paint the Night Purple is an annual winter fundraiser that is hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association Junior Board. This event brings together young professionals from across Chicago that includes open bar, live entertainment and a silent auction. This is the Junior Board’s largest and longest running fundraiser.

·      http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/community/chi-ugc-article-senior-star-at-weber-place-leads-fundraising-1-2017-10-02-story.html

·      http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/burr-ridge/sports/ct-dbr-chicago-marathon-alzheimers-rememberance-tl-0925-20171005-story.html

The two following Websites are stories of people who have known someone who has been affected by the disease or have been personally affected. The Alzheimer’s Association holds different walks all year round to bring awareness to the disease and charity. This brings in thousands of dollars every year and created new relationships to help people learn how to help people who are affected or learn how to live their lives with the disease. There are ample amounts of support at these events and is a good way to bring people together and spread the word of the disease and the work that charity is putting in to put an end to it.

https://www.statnews.com/2016/03/02/alzheimers-association-split/

One of the nations most powerful disease agencies is reported to be at a crossroads. Disputes are rising from the way the agency is handling its allocation of money.

https://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=12848 Charity navigator.org’s page on Alzheimer’s Association provides data reflecting the overall rating of the organization, including financial score and transparency and accountability score. The site offers information regarding the programs that the organization is funding and charities that are performing similar types of work and their respective scores given by the site. The page also provides information on the compensation of leaders, historical ratings, and IRS forms. Bguyon2 (talk) 14:59, 17 October 2017 (UTC) https://www.statnews.com/2016/03/02/alzheimers-association-split/ Judith Graham’s article on statnews.com offers insight on reports claiming that the leading Alzheimer’s group, the Alzheimer’s Association is mismanaging funds and spending frivolously. The article questions the relevancy of events held by the group, increased spending on travel, and the increase of executive salaries. It highlights concerns regarding unprioritized cuts in programs and a move from a less localized form of providing help to those affected by the disease. Bguyon2 (talk) 14:59, 17 October 2017 (UTC)

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/obituaries/ct-jerome-stone-obituary-met-20150105-story.html Graydon Megan’s Chicago Tribune article gives some background information about the founder of the alzheimer's association. It talks about how and why he started the foundation and some of the lasting impacts he had in the association. Flore407 (talk) 15:39, 17 October 2017 (UTC)