Alzheimer’s Association, Idaho Caregivers Alliance receive $60,000

UnitedHealthcare has donated $30,000 to the Alzheimer’s Association and $30,000 to Idaho Caregiver Alliance in an effort to support caregivers in Idaho. 

UnitedHealthcare intends the money to help enhance the quality of life of caregivers, those living with cognitive impairments and their families. The Alliance estimates one out of four people in Idaho is a caregiver, with many hours of unpaid labor each week. 

Michelle Larson of the Alzheimer’s Association programs for North Idaho, Alaska and Washington said that the funds will allow the organization to provide 500 direct care workers in Idaho with professional training and certification.

There are about 65,000 family caregivers providing direct support for people with Alzheimer’s in Idaho. Larson stated the partnership with UnitedHealthcare is “allowing us to have a greater impact in Idaho with our care providers and those they serve.”