The Alzheimer’s Association Vermont Chapter recently appointed Grace Gilbert-Davis to serve as executive director. "The Alzheimer’s Association has a longstanding reputation for being a leader in Alzheimer’s care, support and research” stated Gilbert-Davis. “I feel incredibly fortunate to join the Vermont Chapter at a time when it’s imperative to develop public policy priorities on behalf of all Vermonters affected by Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.”
Grace comes to the Vermont Chapter with a depth of experience as a healthcare administrator in both the academic hospital setting and federally qualified health care centers. Prior to joining the Alzheimer’s Association, she served as CEO/COO at Battenkill Valley Health Care, Director of Operations & Facilities at the Community Health Centers of Burlington, and in a variety of leadership roles at the University of Vermont Medical Center (formerly Fletcher Allen Healthcare during her tenure).
More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, including an estimated 13,000 Vermont residents, and as baby boomers age, the number of individuals living with Alzheimer’s will rapidly escalate. In 2018, 16.1 million family and friends provided 18.4 billion hours of unpaid care to those with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, including over 30,000 Vermonters who provided an estimated 34 million hours of unpaid care.
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-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
Alzheimer's Association
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s research, care and support. 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. Visit alz.org or call our 24/7 helpline at 800.272.3900.