EMDA Alzheimers Association of Israel
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Mission Statement
EMDA Aims: Creating a network offering information and emotional support for families of people with dementia. Developing a system of support services for people with dementia and their families. Raising public awareness and public knowledge about the illness and its problems, and the rights of the person with dementia and his or her family. Promoting research about the illness.
About This Cause
EMDA – the Alzheimer's Association of Israel – is a non-profit organization founded in 1988 by family members of people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. In Israel, the number of people suffering from dementia is estimated at 150,000. Most of the people with dementia are cared for by their families within the community. The unique nature of the disease puts a physical, mental, and financial burden on the whole family. EMDA was founded to bring together families of people with dementia and to support their needs. EMDA activities: Self-help and support groups nationwide. Hotline service – advice and guidance *8889 in Israel. "Activities for Health" – a unique project for therapeutic support at home for patients and their families". Intervention program- EMDA is providing individual support to families of people with Alzheimer's according to the model of Professor Mary Mittelman from New York University. Local authorities and health service organizations throughout Israel have joined the project. Dementia Friends- The aim of the program is to raise awareness in the general public to dementia and the difficulties people with dementia deal with, and to create dementia friendly communities. The program is based on one hour sessions aimed at the general public that are given by "Dementia Champions", volunteers devoted to the cause. Advanced Dementia- The association is active in training professional staff and family caregivers in various settings, including support groups, seminars, conferences, etc. in order to increase the awareness to the needs in the advanced stages of Dementia and treatment opportunities. Information centre. Publication of written information for the general public, and for members and professionals Journal – EMDA publishes a journal, in Hebrew and in English, which is sent to members. The journal contains articles and reports as well as responses from professionals and family members in Israel and around the world. Conferences and study days for supportive therapeutic guidance and increasing awareness of the disease.