The Alzheimer’s Association has recently appointed Emily Vivyan to serve as Director of Programs. “We are so pleased to welcome Emily to our team” stated Grace Gilbert-Davis, Executive Director of the Vermont Chapter. “She brings tremendous expertise, talent and energy to our Chapter and the Alzheimer’s movement.”
Emily Vivyan obtained her Master's in Social Work at the State University of New York at Albany. As a social worker, she has worked with many individuals from varying backgrounds and managed an adult day service program in the Capital Region of New York. She served as the Supervisor of Case Management at Community Health Centers of Burlington prior to joining the Alzheimer's Association.
An estimated 5.8 million Americans of all ages are living with Alzheimer’s dementia in 2019, including 200,000 under the age of 65. Of the estimated 5.8 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s dementia in 2019, 13,000 are Vermont residents with an additional 30,000 Vermonters serving as unpaid caregivers. In 2018, these caregivers provided 34,000,000 total hours of unpaid care, valued at $434,000,000.
To support those impacted by Alzheimer’s disease throughout the state, the Alzheimer’s Association, Vermont Chapter provides support services and education programs, advocates for Alzheimer's and dementia-related legislative issues, and funds Alzheimer's research. For more information about the Alzheimer’s Association Vermont Chapter and ways to get involved, visit alz.org/vermont or call 802.316.3839.
About the Alzheimer's Association
The Alzheimer’s Association is the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s. For more information, call our 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900 or visit alz.org.