Alzheimer's and Dementia Association of the Cayman Islands (ADACI)

The Alzheimer's and Dementia Association of the Cayman Islands (ADACI) is a non-profit organization.  ADACI is currently registered to become the official member association for the Cayman Islands with Alzheimer's disease International (ADI), which is the international federation of Alzheimer associations around the world, in official relations with the World Health Organization.

ADACI is funded through donations and fund-raising activities.  Its affairs are managed by volunteers which include a medical advisory committee.

Our Support Group meets the last Wednesday of each month at 5:30pm in the Hibiscus B Conference Room at the George Town Hospital.  Our meetings are opened to everyone.  Especially family members of people with Dementia or those caring, have cared or wish to care for a person with Dementia.

Soon to come will be a 24 hour support line for people with dementia, their family or caregivers.

Our Mission:

·         To raise awareness within the general public about the various dementias with a focus on Alzheimer’s while diminishing the stigma that currently exists;

·         To educate carers on how to interact and properly care for people with dementia; and

·         To be a source of support for people with dementia and their carers and family members.

Our Aims:

·         To provide a respite centre or facility for carers where they can come to relax, receive support and share experiences with other carers;

·         To provide formal training for carers so they can better care for people with dementia and themselves;

·         To establish a directory of trained dementia carers;

·         To raise funds for the provision of short term financial assistance for persons with dementia; and

·         To develop and implement an awareness campaign through partnership with various stakeholders including health professionals and other service organisations.