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Statement of Purpose
The Mary Oakley Foundation was established in 1995. Mr. Jules Oakley,
a long time resident of Santa Barbara, California, directed that proceeds
of his Family Trust be committed to the provision of Residential Facility
Care stipends for indigent elderly with dementia such as Alzheimer's disease,
Respite Care grants and funding to other non-profit organizations for
related public education, and the research of medical, pharmacologic and
surgical therapies which will lead to the amelioration of age-related
diseases such as the dementias and associated disorders of other organ
systems seen in the senescent adult population.
The first Mary Oakley home was opened in May 1996, in Montecito, California, and houses six residents. Comprehensive residential care is provided. Transportation to and from physician appointments is provided, as are limited exercise and beautician services.
Staffed by a Voluntary Board, contributions and Foundation earnings are directed to the provision of grants for resident stipendees, projects to proffer resident welfare, short-term respite stipends for qualified applicants, public education and medical research of the adult dementias.
Should you have any questions regarding The Mary Oakley Foundation, you may contact William C. Stivelman, M.D. directly.
William C. Stivelman, M.D.
CEO and Medical Director
The Mary Oakley Foundation
How
The Mary Oakley Foundation Works
The Mary Oakley Foundation assists individuals who meet the qualifications
listed below, by awarding a monthly stipend towards the cost of placement
in a contracted Residential Dementia Care Facility. A recommended portion
of the applicant's Social Security and any other monthly benefits the
applicant receives will go towards the monthly fee, as well.
The applicant will receive this stipend as long as it is deemed appropriate based on the discretion of the Foundation. The Foundation reserves the right to terminate the stipend, without explanation, with a 30 days notice.
The availability of funding is limited to a certain number of applicants at any one time; therefore, once an applicant has been approved, they will be placed on a waiting list.
Applicant
Qualification Requirements
- A diagnosis of dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or related disorder
- Be considered indigent (does not own a home, car, have substantial savings, etc.)
- Qualify for and be issued a Medi-Cal number
- Be a long time resident of the Tri-counties (Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Ventura)
Application
Procedure for Family Member/Caregiver/Responsible Party
- Fill out an application and submit to Alzheimer's Association, care of the Director of Patient and Family Services
- Be available for an interview with the Director of P&FS
The application with then go before the Alzheimer's Association Respite Committee, after which time, it will be sent to The Mary Oakley Foundation with the Respite Committee's recommendations.
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