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Last updated: 03/14/2018 General information Organization Sun Health Foundation Contact First name Claudia Contact Last name Vazquez Contact e-mail claudia.vazquez@sunhealth.org Contact phone number 6238324323 Address Street 14719 W. Grand Avenue City Surprise State AZ ZIP Code 85374 From what tribe is the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation organization requesting the grant? Total grant amount request 25000 1 / 1 14719 W Grand Avenue T 623-832-5330 Surprise, Arizona 85374 F 623-832-4112 Mail: PO Box 6030 Sun City West, AZ 85376 SunHealthFoundation.org April 4, 2018 Applicant Organization & Primary Contact: Sun Health Foundation 14719 W. Grand Ave., Surprise, AZ 85374 Claudia Vazquez, Development Director claudia.vazquez@sunhealth.org | (623) 832-4323 Government partner: Maricopa County, 301 W. Jefferson, 9th Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003 Representative Signature: Zachary Wolfe, Finance Department 1. Proposed Program Sun Health established its Memory Care Navigator program to provide a roadmap on how best to live life with dementia in a way that honors the patient as well as supports the caregiver. Our goal is to encourage and support West Valley families caring for family members with memory loss and offer professional guidance, training and the resources necessary to provide safe and compassionate care year-round. Since this program started we have assisted more than 1,000 families across the West Valley. Now in its fifth year, Sun Health is committed to responding to the demand for this service and therefore added a second navigator to expand its service capacity. Our Memory Care Navigator program is the point of entry for all Sun Health memory services, which are all provided at no cost to the community. This comprehensive approach is a way to provide caregivers and families with the tools and knowledge to care for their loved one at home as long as possible. It is an effective approach to addressing a significant and persistent gap in services and is based on best practices in geriatric care and includes: Personalized Support: one-on-one guidance from a trusted advisor for caregivers resulting in individual care plans for families Educational Classes: classes including Brain Fitness, Meditation and Brain Health, Supportive Communication, Managing Caregiver Stress and more Caregiver Support Groups: a safe place to discuss experiences, share ideas and receive emotional support for caregivers Community Connection: links clients and family members to services, resources, financial assistance, education, support groups, and clinical trials in the West Valley Medication and Emergency Management Tools: Sun Health Medication Profile keeps track of medication schedules and Sun Health Vial of Life / File of Life provides quick access to emergency medical information Our Memory Care Navigator was established in 2013 and it has remained as a continuing program. Sun Health champions healthy living, research and superior health care. Sun Health Foundation 2018 Grant Application | Memory Care Navigator Page 2 2. Purpose We believe our program meets Fort McDowell’s funding priorities in the areas of health and education. Our Memory Care Navigator works directly with families to map out individualized care plans, identifies supportive services in the community and links families to existing Sun Health Community Wellness programs such as memory care education, support groups and medication management tools. The program empowers families by providing the resources and training necessary to provide loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, with safe and compassionate care year-round. 3. Need, Target Population, Estimated Impact Nearly 1 in 9 seniors 65 and older live with Alzheimer’s disease, leaving families in the West Valley cities where the median age is 70+, searching for help. Families often find themselves at a loss as to how to best care and provide a safe environment for a loved one with dementia. Memory and language loss can complicate relationships. Changes in personality and behavior make it difficult to interact. Routine activities, such as cooking a meal, become a struggle. Driving and wandering issues can pose serious safety concerns. We find most are earnest in their desire to provide care, but simply do not have the skills, emotional bandwidth, time, resources or caregiver knowledge. Our Memory Care Navigator program is provided at no cost thanks to the support of grants and community donations, however these services would otherwise not be available as they are not provided by insurance companies or health providers. Sun Health is the primary non-profit agency providing memory care services in the West Valley where we target residents with memory loss issues (ages 55+), and their families in need of our program services. In fiscal year 2016-2017, our navigator met one-on-one with 230 caregivers, facilitated support groups for 284 families and welcomed 760 area residents to our education classes. Specifically, a $25,000 contribution from Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation would support our Memory Care Navigator program expansion and serve an additional 120 caregivers, offer Dementia Caregiver Support Group twice per month for 200 caregivers, and have 20 classes regarding memory issues and brain health for approximately 1,000 area residents. 4. Program Partners It is imperative for Sun Health to have partnerships with local nonprofit agencies in the West Valley to help promote the accessibility of our Memory Care Navigator free service. Organizations such as Benevilla and Northwest Valley Connect are important partners. Additionally, medical professionals, medical facilities and physician’s offices are also referral sources. The program is funded through individual donations, special event fundraising, and grants such as the AZ Republic Season for Sharing. Other funders approached for support include USAA, Sundt, Phoenix Suns Charities, and John F. Long Foundation. For this specific program, we will not be approaching any other tribe, however, we have submitted an application to Gila River Indian Community to support our Care Transitions program. 5. Implementation Timetable Sun Health’s Memory Care Navigator program is available year-round, however, fiscal budget runs from July 1 through June 30. No percentage of Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation’s grant proposed for the program’s 2018-2019 budget would be allocated to overhead resulting in 100% of the funds going directly to the program. Sun Health Foundation 2018 Grant Application | Memory Care Navigator Program Budget Page 3 Program Budget Sun Health Foundation Memory Care Navigator Other Funding Fort McDowell FY 2018-19 Total Sources Yavapai Nation Budget Sources of Funding Foundation Grants 100,000 25,000 125,000 Corporate Grants Individual Cash Donations 38,760 0 38,760 Fundraising/Special Events 6,300 0 6,300 Earned Income General Operating Funds Total Funding 145,060 25,000 170,060 Direct Expenses Program Services (specify) 2 Navigator Salary & Wages 113,152 19,750 132,902 2 Employee Benefits 28,074 4,500 32,574 Phone & Milage 3,834 750 4,584 Overhead 0 0 0 Total Expenses 145,060 25,000 170,060 No overhead expenses are included in the Sun Health Memory Care Navigator budget as administrative services are leveraged through Sun Health fee based programs. We started with one memory care navigator in 2013 and in July 2017, we added a second navigator in response to the demand in the community. Our hope is that with the continued support of the philanthropic community, we will be able to double the number of people we help going forward. Every donation, regardless of the size, is imperative as we work tirelessly to pull together numerous donations from individuals, foundation grants, and special events to meet funding requirements and keep our program available at no cost, to all struggling to care for loved ones with dementia.