JAMES M DIXON FOUNDATION FOR ALZHEIMERS AND DEMENTIA RESEARCH AND SUPPORT

Fulfilling Our Commitment to Dementia Care Communities

The James M. Dixon Foundation is a non-profit 501c3 charitable organization established to provide assistance to persons living with Alzheimer’s disease, related dementias and their caregivers/partners

Vision Statement

The James M. Dixon Foundation visions a world free from Alzheimer’s disease. To that end, The Foundation works locally and nationally to increase awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and the effects it has on persons suffering from the disease and those who care for them, especially those in underserved areas, through service, strategic giving, community engagement, mindful training, and policy development and support. This vision will be realized through The Foundation’s Mindful Caring initiative, partnerships with senior living facilities, Beauty Water USA, ALTER, and the Alzheimer’s Association, as well as through commitments to The Emory University Goizueta Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, Morehouse School of Medicine, and local and national churches and other organizations.

Dementia Care Training and Support

The James M. Dixon Foundation seeks to support caregivers of persons living with Alzheimer’s disease through its Dementia Care Training and Support program. The Dementia Care Training and Support program will assist and equip caregivers with tools and knowledge needed to help with caring for persons living with Alzheimer’s disease through resource attainment; awareness training webinars and instructional courses; programming; and access to opportunities that otherwise have not been available to these underserved communities. We will also obtain information in order to increase and enhance the services The Foundation is able to provide.

Alzheimer’s disease disproportionately affects persons of color twice as much as other communities, as resources, information, awareness programs and research opportunities are not readily available or easily accessible. The work that The James M. Dixon Foundation provides will directly impact this inequality. Laptops are required for this initiative.

Other Activities of The Foundation

The James M. Dixon Foundation currently participates in the following activities:

• The Purple Affair is The Foundation’s signature annual fundraising event where a specific organization is selected as benefactor (2019 – Emory University Goizueta Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center) and (2021 – Morehouse School of Medicine), advocates, caregivers/partners, leaders and others are honored, and support is obtained for continued work in Alzheimer’s support.
• Brain Health and Care Symposiums are held annually to provide participants with current information on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, nutrition, hydration, brain health, mindfulness and other areas of selfcare and care for persons living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Various types of screenings are provided, vendors are available, as well as speakers from various agencies participate.
• The Bedtime Stories Series is a podcast of bedtime stories for older adults with dementia that include mindfulness readings and meditation. This podcast is available on all major podcast networks. The Bedtime Stories podcast includes bedtime story readings from various persons, including celebrities, broadcasters and others.
• The Mindful Caring Pampering Box is a box of specially and organically curated items that allow caregivers and others to care for and pamper themselves, seniors and those living with Alzheimer’s disease more intentionally and on a regular basis.
• The Caregivers Forum is a visual podcast for Caregivers/partners that incorporates information for intentional partnering, ways to decrease the stress of caregiving, make the best out of every minute of the day, locate and utilize resources, provide answers to questions you don’t want to ask and much more. The Caregivers Forum also provides Caregivers with a chance to view items that may assist them in their daily lives, as well as a chance to win those items.
• The Purple Chair is a talk show hosted by Dr. Lori to discuss all things Alzheimer’s, dementia and caregiving. Each week special guest will present valuable insights, information and resources to viewers.
• Assisted Living Care is the partnering/adoption of Assisted Living Facilities and senior living facilities to assist in meeting the needs of residents, especially those with minimal to no family interaction, and those living with Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
• Mindfulness Awareness Program is a year-long program The Foundation has partnered with (Faith Villages) ALTER to provide to various churches across the country. This program assists senior congregants and others in becoming more mindful and peaceful in their daily lives through meditation and mindful activities. Currently, The Foundation is working with 16 churches.
• Respite Care In 2021, The Foundation will partner with Genesis Home Health to provide weekend respite care for persons living with Alzheimer’s and related dementias, in order to allow a short break from the demands of round the clock care for caregivers/partners.
• Oral Health Day In 2021, The Foundation will partner with Dr. Candace Thomas and Arena Dental Group and Drs. Gary and Angela Johnson of Johnson and Johnson Dental Care for Oral Health Day for persons living with Alzheimer’s Disease, related dementias and their care providers.