President's Message
Alzheimer's disease will be one of the defining public health challenges of our time. What makes the disease particularly insidious is that its impact extends far beyond the individual. It affects spouses, children, caregivers, employers, and entire communities.
What makes Alzheimer's Texas unique to me is that we work across the full continuum of that challenge. We advocate for investment in the basic and clinical science that can change the future of the disease, while also providing programs and support for caregivers and individuals living with dementia today.
That combination is important to me. We have to work toward a future where Alzheimer's and other dementias can be prevented or effectively treated, while never forgetting the families who need our help right now. And we do all of that as an organization built and run here in Texas.
Last year, Texas voters resoundingly approved the creation of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, or DPRIT, a landmark investment in dementia research and prevention. Alzheimer's Texas actively advocated for the initiative, from helping build support to put it on the ballot through its ultimate approval by Texas voters. As DPRIT moves forward, I hope we can shift that advocacy toward supporting its successful implementation.
At the same time, we can't lose sight of the people and families living with Alzheimer's and other dementias today. Alzheimer's Texas will continue expanding its work supporting caregivers and individuals living with dementia across the state.
Char Hu, PhD, President
Mission Statement
To eliminate Alzheimer's disease and related disorders through the advancement of research and to enhance care and support for individuals, their families, and caregivers.
Vision Statement
To create and sustain a dementia capable Texas in which persons with Alzheimer’s and related disorders, and their families, receive quality care, effective treatments, and meaningful support.
The Need
It is estimated 350,000 people in Texas have Alzheimer’s disease. This is projected to quadruple by 2030. 80% of care for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease is provided in the home, usually by an aging spouse or an adult child. Individuals with Alzheimer’s disease require increasingly comprehensive care for 3 to 20, or more years. Alzheimer’s disease costs Americans over $100 billion annually.
The Response
In the absence of a cure or effective therapy for Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, the best and only ‘medicine’ is good care. That requires working with families in a close, interactive, and personal relationship that takes time and compassion. As Austin and the surrounding areas continue to grow, we anticipate that the demand for our services will expand exponentially. The Board of Directors is working to build the infrastructure necessary to increase services as the need grows.
Privacy Policy Statement
Alzheimer’s Texas is committed to respecting the privacy of our donors and clients. This privacy policy has been compiled to better serve those who are concerned with how their 'Personally Identifiable Information' (PII) is being used online. PII, as described in US privacy law and information security, is information that can be used on its own or with other information to identify, contact, or locate a single person, or to identify an individual in context. Please read our privacy policy carefully to get a clear understanding of how we collect, use, protect or otherwise handle your Personally Identifiable Information in accordance with our website.
We may use the information we collect from you when you register, make a purchase, sign up for our newsletter, respond to a survey or marketing communication, surf the website, or use certain other site features in the following ways:
How do we protect your information?
Our website is scanned on a regular basis for security holes and known vulnerabilities in order to make your visit to our site as safe as possible. We use regular Malware Scanning.
Your personal information is contained behind secured networks and is only accessible by a limited number of persons who have special access rights to such systems, and are required to keep the information confidential. In addition, all sensitive/credit information you supply is encrypted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology.
Do we use 'cookies'?
Yes. Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your computer's hard drive through your Web browser (if you allow) that enables the site's or service provider's systems to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information. For instance, we use cookies to help us remember and process the items in your shopping cart. They are also used to help us understand your preferences based on previous or current site activity, which enables us to provide you with improved services. We also use cookies to help us compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interaction so that we can offer better site experiences and tools in the future.
Third-party disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your Personally Identifiable Information.
Third-party links
Occasionally, at our discretion, we may include or offer third-party products or services on our website. These third-party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. We therefore have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites. Nonetheless, we seek to protect the integrity of our site and welcome any feedback about these sites.
Google's advertising requirements can be summed up by Google's Advertising Principles. They are put in place to provide a positive experience for users. https://support.google.com/adwordspolicy/answer/1316548?hl=en
We have implemented the following:
We, along with third-party vendors such as Google use first-party cookies (such as the Google Analytics cookies) and third-party cookies (such as the DoubleClick cookie) or other third-party identifiers together compile data regarding user interactions with our website.
Users can set preferences for how Google advertises to you using the Google Ad Settings page. Alternatively, you can opt out by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative Opt Out page or by using the Google Analytics Opt Out Browser add on.
How does our site handle Do Not Track signals?
Does our site allow third-party behavioral tracking?
When it comes to the collection of personal information from children under the age of 13 years old, the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) puts parents in control. The Federal Trade Commission, United States' consumer protection agency, enforces the COPPA Rule, which spells out what operators of websites and online services must do to protect children's privacy and safety online.
Fair Information Practices
The Fair Information Practices Principles form the backbone of privacy law in the United States and the concepts they include have played a significant role in the development of data protection laws around the globe. Understanding the Fair Information Practice Principles and how they should be implemented is critical to comply with the various privacy laws that protect personal information.
The CAN-SPAM Act is a law that sets the rules for commercial email, establishes requirements for commercial messages, gives recipients the right to have emails stopped from being sent to them, and spells out tough penalties for violations.
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Donor Transactions
BIS Global’s CharityEngine platform facilitates all credit card donations and serves as Alzheimer’s Texas’ donor management system and client data platform. When you donate to Alzheimer’s Texas, complete contact, address, and donation information are collected and retained for record keeping purposes. When you register for a class or event, we request and collect contact information and information relevant to your participation. BIS Global’s Private Policy is found at http://www.bisglobal.net/privacy-policy.
Contacting Us
If there are any questions regarding this privacy policy, you may contact us using the information below. Contact us if you wish to be removed from our mailing list or to make corrections to your personal information. If you have comments or questions about our donor privacy policy, please send us an email at [email protected] or call us at (512) 241-0420 x10.