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Cedar Community: Life the way it should be. The way you want it.

Cedar Community Foundation's Campaign Steering Committee announces "Moments to Remember" -- our philanthropy campaign to raise $3.7 million for an innovative new memory loss assisted living underway at our new Cedar Run campus in West Bend.

• A new study by the journal Neurology finds that the number of people with Alzheimer's disease is expected to reach 13.8 million by 2050 - millions more than previously anticipated. Among those age 85 and better, the Alzheimer's Association estimates nearly half will face some form of memory loss. Anyone whose life has been touched by Alzheimer's disease and related memory loss understands the devastating impact it can have. As one of the nation's first providers to identify memory loss as a disease process and consequently adapt home settings and care to serve patients' unique needs, Cedar Community is poised to embark on a bold new project to further enhance the lives of the people we serve. 
• Because care can't wait ... The total estimated project cost, including land and facility, is $12 million. A majority of the money will likely come from tax-exempt bonds, or similar bank financing, and organizational reserves. The Cedar Community Foundation has set a target goal of $3.7 million to provide the staff training, amenities and programming necessary to make it a world-class environment. Conventional methods of memory care are simply not good enough. Prospective residents and their families have different needs that must be matched by programs, services and facility features. Design that creates a warm, comfortable and home-like environment is imperitive for fostering natural healing and resident independence.
• Help us make the culmination of research from European and American experts' lates and best ideas on Alzheimer's care a reality. To learn more about Cedar Run and watch our progress, visit www.cedar-run.org. To discuss leadership and pace-setting giving options, email Amy Johnson, Cedar Community Director of Philanthropy or call 262.338.2819. 

“Yes we can do that!”

Last year Cedar Community rolled out our internal “Yes, we can do that!” campaign. This staff philosophy ensures that, when residents have a request, we do our utmost to make it happen for them. Though the initiative was championed to empower independent and assisted living residents to stay in their homes as long as possible, this philosophy has also transcended to residents in our health and rehabilitation center -- especially those who are financially stressed.

The Cedar Community Foundation developed the Partners In Caring® (PIC) campaign in 1979 to help offset the expense of caring for these residents. This year, PIC is more important than ever. We expect the unreimbursed cost to serve our health and rehabilitation center residents with coverage under Wisconsin Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid) will be $2.9 million in 2013. Interest income generated by PIC past donations are transferred annually. During this fiscal year the Foundation is providing $660,000 to Cedar Community to offset these losses.

This fund helps Cedar Community residents continue to receive the highest standard of care regardless of their situation. Thanks to our PIC donors, we can respond as our mission intends when they ask, “Can I stay here if I outlive my resources?” Please help us say “Yes, we can do that!” and partner with us to continue this support. DONATE NOW or email us to find out more. Remember you may pledge your gift for the year and pay in small segments. All gifts are appreciated and remember, we so value YOU!