ALZHEIMERS DISEASE ASSOCIATION OF KERN COUNTY, INC.
Families Helping Families
Mission
The mission of ADAKC is to improve the lives of Kern County Residents affected by Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. ADAKC takes deliberate actions aligned with its vision, that all in Kern County on the Alzheimer's journey have the help and support they need. ADAKC is steadfast in upholding its values: treating everyone with the compassion, dignity and respect of a family member and doing the right thing regardless of the situation. ADAKC’s focus is on caring for the whole-person (mind, body, and spirit) and improving quality of life. To accomplish this, ADAKC strives to remove barriers, identify and resolve unmet health needs, and engage the entire care team.
Ruling year
1985
Executive Director
Mrs. Janelle Capra
Main address
P.O. Box 22108
Bakersfield, CA 93390 USA
EIN
77-0017561
NTEE code
Alzheimer's (G83)
Services to Promote the Independence of Specific Populations (P80)
Alliance/Advocacy Organizations (B01)
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Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
ADAKC responds to four significant health needs: Access to health care, Alzheimer’s disease, chronic disease and mental health. Rising costs of care and uncovered benefits reduce access to specialized health care for seniors and their care providers, specifically non-medical social services (i.e., support groups, educational classes). Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, the third leading cause of death in California. These two populations are at risk of isolation, failure to thrive, physical and mental health issues. The most significant health risks include depression, anxiety, high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes. The CDC lists Alzhiemer’s as the most unrecognized threat to the public in the 21st century. ADAKC will respond to the caregiver’s needs by receiving comprehensive emotional and social support through support groups, educational classes, quality respite care and crisis counseling.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Adult Day Service
The ADAKC provides a safe and secure place for adult day service, in a structured, inviting environment that engages elders mentally, physically and socially. There is a monthly calendar that includes a variety of daily activities, including: Socialization, education, recreation/ leisure, light breakfast, snack, noon meal, Community Involvement, music/singing and group/individual activities. Studies have shown that these activities improve quality of life and may even slow progression of the disease. Aside from clinical gains, the elder is enjoying time with peers and staff who genuinely care about their welfare. More than 129 elders participated in our adult day services within the past year.
Concurrent Respite Care
When the elder participates in our adult day service program, the caregiver gets a break, a respite. The caregiver is usually a devoted family member who wants to provide the best possible care to their loved one at home. However, they can become exhausted and neglect their own needs for rest and relaxation, as well as a doctor visit of their own, a trip to the hairdresser, an oil change for their car. More than 1030 caregivers received services from ADAKC within the past year.
Support for Caregivers and Families
Knowing that caregivers need support in addition to time off, ADAKC provides telephone and personal consultation, as well as support groups. Through all supportive activities, ADAKC reached a total of 1030 individuals in 2012/13, 135 of whom participated in support groups. There are nine separate support groups offered monthly, including groups for: * Spanish speakers * Individuals with an early stage diagnosis * Spouses who are living alone because their husband or wife lives in a residential facility or has died Most groups are located at ADAKC headquarters. Two are conducted at residential care facilities in the community.
Community Outreach
The ADAKC participates in over 100 public presentations annually, requested from service clubs, churches, and local offices of major corporations like AERA and Chevron. A dedicated volunteer represents ADAKC at all health fairs throughout the year. ADAKC sponsors an educational seminar in June of each year with speakers from various disciplines related to dementia. This seminar also includes a trade show.
Community Service / Internship
Building community capacity is essential to the success of ADAKC. ADAKC offers opportunities for the community to be part of the organization's mission by providing community service hours, educational internships and team building projects working directly with the various ADAKC projects.
Where we work
Awards
Beautiful Bakersfield, Health 2019
Greater Bakersfield Chamber
Affiliations & memberships
National Adult Day Services Association Member 2015
Kern County Hispanic Chamber Member 2022
Greater Bakersfield Chamber Member 2022
External reviews
Videos
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of clients who self-report increased skills/knowledge after educational program/intervention
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Caregivers
Related Program
Support for Caregivers and Families
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Total caregivers (87%) who report support groups and educational classes are beneficial. Benefits include, increased companionship, knowledge in practical skills, and improved stress management.
Number of participants reporting greater issue awareness
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Caregivers
Related Program
Support for Caregivers and Families
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Total caregivers (87%) who report having an increased understanding for the disease as a results of participation in educational classes.
Number of clients served
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Seniors
Related Program
Adult Day Service
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
During 2020, 100% of enrolled clients utilized virtual caregiver support services.
Number of customers reporting satisfaction with program
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Caregivers
Related Program
Adult Day Service
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
In 2020, 100% of family caregivers were satisfied with the services offered by ADAKC. Services offered through digital media were support group, crisis counseling and educational seminars.
Number of participants reporting change in behavior or cessation of activity
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Seniors
Related Program
Adult Day Service
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Upon re-opening of the day center, family caregivers reported the participant had shown increased interaction, less depression and increased physical ability as a result of the day center.
Number of new clients within the past 12 months
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Seniors
Related Program
Adult Day Service
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Current enrollment is open to all.
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Top 3-5 Goals 1) Continue to maintain adult day service at the affordable cost of $12.50/hour. 2) Provide 20,000 hours of adult day services at no charge, with concurrent respite hours for caregivers. 3) Continue offering resources and services to the outlining areas of Kern County (Shafter and Lake Isabella). 4) Increase community visibility in other outlying areas of Kern County where resources are minimal and the population is isolated due to location. 5) Expand our service line meet the growing needs of Alzheimer's care in our community.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
1) Seek grant funds that would provide financial assistance for respite care. 2) Increase marketing efforts, offer support groups, and educational classes to increase attendance in the outlining areas (Shafter and Lake Isabella.) 3) Build on current community capacity and private donors to fund additional program development for the new facility.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
ADAKC is equipped with a strong leadership team that has expertise in fund development, community relations, staff development and family services; all components needed to expand and provide sustainability of the Adult Day Center. Additionally, ADAKC is guided by a board of directors that are committed to the mission of the organization. Board members possess the expertise in financial planning, philanthropy, and program development; skill sets that will move the organization forward.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
ADAKC opened the doors to the new facility in December 2016. Our building capacity has increased from 45 individuals to 100. Through a successful capital campaign, we are $500,000 from reaching our goal of raising 3.5 million needed to completely fund the new bldg.
In the last two years, we've increased client and caregiver attendance and participation by 10%.
Secured funding to expand outreach in the outlining areas of Kern County, with focus on the Taft and Lake Isabella and other outlying at-risk areas.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, We don’t have the right technology to collect and aggregate feedback efficiently, Staff find it hard to prioritize feedback collection and review due to lack of time
Financials
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ALZHEIMERS DISEASE ASSOCIATION OF KERN COUNTY, INC.
Board of directorsas of 01/06/2023
Mrs. Donna Sharp
Dignity Health
Term: 2019 - 2026
Katie Allen
Pacific Gas & Electric
Term: 2019 - 2026
Jonny Perez
Great Heritage
Donna Sharp
Dignity Health
Maria Lazzerini
Consultant
Katie Allen
PG & E
Lindsay Reyes
Valley Strong
Danielle Alcala
Public Relations
Peg Board
Caregiver
Elena LaRoque
Bakersfield Hyundai
Robin McNabb
Memorial Hospital
Mikin Plummer
Kern County Builders Exchange
David Reed
Assured Senior Living Solutions
Bill Wright
Wright Law
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
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Equity strategies
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- We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
- We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
- We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
- We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
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