In 1981, George Sims and Marilyn Brown, two individuals who had been dealing with the challenge of Alzheimer's disease in their own families, wrote to the Alzheimer Society of Canada seeking advice on how to establish a local Windsor Chapter.

By September 1981, The Alzheimer Society of Windsor and Essex County was born.

Mission Statement
To alleviate the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

Role Statement
The role of the Alzheimer Society of Windsor and Essex County is to collaborate with all levels of the organization and our local community in order to foster excellence in services, education and research

Vision Statement
A world without Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

Core Values
CARE: Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence     

Funding
The Alzheimer Society of Windsor and Essex County is a non-profit registered charitable organization that receives partial funding from the Ministry of Health.  Other sources of revenue include user fees, fundraising, special events, private donations and bequests.  Official receipts for income tax purposes are issued for donations received.

Agency Programs
Through the years the Society has developed a number of programs which are facilitated by both professional staff members and trained volunteers, administrated by an Executive Director and governed by a community based Board of Directors.

Eligibility
An assessment may be necessary to determine if the client will benefit by attending the program and to complete the necessary forms.

Referrals For Programs:    

Clients        Community Agencies / Facilities        Families / Friends        Physicians 

Costs
Minimal Fee For:

Day Away
In Home Respite
Van Transportation