Our History...
The Alzheimer's Alliance Tri-State Area has deep roots in the Texarkana community. It began in 1981 when Murray James and a group of local families affected by Alzheimer's gathered in a living room to support one another. What started as a small support group was officially incorporated as a Texas nonprofit in 1989, and by 1993 had grown into an affiliated chapter of the National Alzheimer's Association.
In 2012, the organization chose to become independent — a decision made to ensure that all local funding and donations stayed within the community. The name was later updated to the Alzheimer's Alliance Tri-State Area to reflect its expanding 22-county service area.Today, the Alliance serves over 17,000 people through education, support groups, caregiver training, and respite services. In 2013, it opened Our Place Day Respite Center, where loved ones receive socialization and care in a safe, engaging environment while caregivers get a much-needed break. A scholarship program ensures no family is ever turned away due to financial hardship.More than 40 years later, the mission remains the same: to empower those affected by Alzheimer's and related dementias with the resources, support, and compassion they deserve.
From the Executive Director...
The future is so full of promise and hope for the
Alzheimer's Alliance and Our Place Day Respite Center!
We are excited and motivated to move forward with educating, caring, and connecting all who are affected by Alzheimer's and dementia. We know that with support and resources we can enhance the lives of caregivers, family members, and ultimately those with a diagnosis.
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The Alliance serves over 17,000 people in its 22 county service area who are enduring the impact of Alzheimer’s Disease through support services, referrals and the Our Place Day Respite Center. The Day Center offers a place for caregivers to bring their loved ones allowing the caregiver a day to rest while Our Place provides socialization and cognitive stimulation of being in a safe, supportive, engaging environment in which they can interact with others having similar experiences while participating in enjoyable activities designed to match personal abilities and needs. Through supporting and improving the lives of caregivers, research shows that they are not only empowered to continue to care for their loved one, but it also extends their lives. Each day of respite adds 23 days to a caregiver’s life.
Alzheimer’s Disease can strike any family, not discriminating based on economics, social status, education or fame. It is a heartbreaking disease as caregivers watch their loved one slowly slipping away from them. The Alliance supports these families and works to make this process less painful with support, encouragement and resources.
Please feel free to contact us for additional information about how we can offer help to you or someone you know, Our Place Day Respite Center or how you can help be a part of our organization.