Fundación Alzheimer

What Fundación Alzheimer does

Fundación Alzheimer is a Colombian non-profit foundation (entidad sin ánimo de lucro) headquartered in Cali, Valle del Cauca, founded in 1998 and led by neuropsychologist Jaqueline Arabia Buraye. It operates the only specialized integral attention centers for Alzheimer's and dementia patients in Colombia, anchored by two physical sites in Cali — a Therapeutic Center for Memory (Centro Terapéutico para la Memoria) and a Daycare/Residence Center (Centro Día) — supplemented by home-based specialized care, diagnostic evaluation, and family/community programs.

The foundation's product portfolio combines in-person clinical and therapeutic services with a digital education business. Since 2020 it has operated cursos.fundalzheimercolombia.org, an LMS that delivers three structured programs: 'Enfermedad de Alzheimer: De la Teoría a la Práctica' (131 enrolled students), 'Taller de Entrenamiento para la Memoria' (89 enrolled students), and the 2022-launched 'Entrenamiento Virtual para Cuidadores: Aprendo a Cuidar de Ti' (20 lessons, 16 specialists). The foundation also runs a monthly virtual talk series, 'La Ventana del Cuidador,' broadcast across YouTube and Facebook Live.

Revenue mechanics blend donations (processed via Credibanco), low-fee course tuition priced in Colombian Pesos (e.g., COP $75,000–$120,000 per caregiver course, equivalent to roughly USD $18–$30), and fees for care services at the daycare and home-care programs. Go-to-market relies on community events (e.g., 'Un Café para recordar,' 'Recital por la Memoria'), parish-channel distribution via the Arquidiócesis de Cali, media partnerships (Telepacífico), and academic linkages (Universidad Javeriana). Leadership uses a hybrid segmentation strategy targeting patients, family caregivers (primary), healthcare professionals, and the general community.

Name

Fundación Alzheimer

Legal name

Fundación Alzheimer

Website

https://fundalzheimercolombia.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fundación Alzheimer is a Colombian non-profit foundation, founded in 1998 in Cali, that provides specialized Alzheimer's and dementia care — including daycare, home-based care, and cognitive therapy — alongside online caregiver training courses for patients, families, and healthcare professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Alzheimer’s & Dementia-Specific Adult Day Programs (HLADAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dementia Companion & Engagement Care (HSABAEAA), Dementia & Alzheimer’s Respite Care (HSABAGAF), Adult Day Memory Care Programs (Dementia Day Care/Day Health) (HLADACAH)

Keywords

• Alzheimer's care services
• Dementia caregiver training
• Memory therapy programs
• Cognitive stimulation therapy
• Nonprofit healthcare foundation

Headquarters

HQ city

Cali

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Course and Training Fees: Revenue generated from online courses, virtual training programs, and in-person caregiver training courses. Fee-based programs including the Virtual Training for Caregivers, Memory Training Workshop, and Alzheimer's Disease: From Theory to Practice course.
2. Donations: Charitable donations from individuals and organizations to support the foundation's mission of Alzheimer's care and research.
3. Care Services Revenue: Fees for specialized care services including Centro Día (daycare center), home-based specialized care, and therapeutic services.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Fundación Alzheimer is a Colombian non-profit foundation that provides specialized Alzheimer's and dementia care through therapeutic centers, daycare, home-based care, and diagnostic evaluations, paired with caregiver and healthcare-professional training delivered via in-person courses and an online learning platform. It also runs a monthly virtual talk series ("La Ventana del Cuidador") and conducts research, including publications in peer-reviewed journals on dementia-care interventions.

Product overview

Fundación Alzheimer is a Colombian non-profit foundation (ESAL) founded in 1998 that operates as a platform-plus-services model offering specialized Alzheimer's care. The foundation provides a comprehensive portfolio including Centro Terapéutico para la Memoria and Centro Día (daycare and residence), supplemented by an online learning platform at cursos.fundalzheimercolombia.org offering courses such as Entrenamiento Virtual para Cuidadores: Aprendo a Cuidar de Ti, Taller de Entrenamiento para la Memoria, and Enfermedad de Alzheimer: De la Teoría a la Práctica. Additional services include La Ventana del Cuidador virtual talk series, patient programs, family support programs, community outreach, home-based specialized care, diagnostic evaluations, and various therapies. The foundation is the only organization in Colombia with its own comprehensive patient care centers and prevention/training programs for families, healthcare professionals, and caregivers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• La Ventana del Cuidador: Monthly virtual talk series for caregivers featuring expert speakers on Alzheimer's care topics.
• Cursos Online Fundación Alzheimer

Products and services

• Centro Terapéutico para la Memoria In-person therapeutic center providing specialized memory stimulation programs and cognitive exercises for patients with Alzheimer's and other dementias.
• Centro Día (Daycare Center) Daycare and residence center providing daily care, therapeutic activities, and specialized attention for persons with Alzheimer's disease.
• Cuidados Especializados en Casa Specialized home care services providing professional Alzheimer's care support within the patient's home environment.
• Evaluación Diagnóstica Cognitive and neuropsychological diagnostic assessment services for patients experiencing memory problems or suspected dementia.
• Terapias Therapeutic services delivered at the foundation's centers for patients with Alzheimer's and dementia.
• Cursos Online - Plataforma de Capacitación Virtual Online learning platform offering virtual courses on Alzheimer's care, memory training, and caregiver support, available at cursos.fundalzheimercolombia.org.
• Entrenamiento Virtual para Cuidadores: Aprendo a Cuidar de Ti Virtual training course for caregivers covering Alzheimer's disease knowledge, care techniques, and holistic caregiver support, with 20 lessons across 3 modules taught by 16 specialists.
• Taller de Entrenamiento para la Memoria Memory training workshop for adults focused on preventing cognitive decline through cognitive exercises and brain training activities, with 15 sessions led by neurophysicist Jaqueline Arabia.
• Enfermedad de Alzheimer: De la Teoría a la Práctica Comprehensive online course covering Alzheimer's disease from clinical manifestations to therapeutic interventions, with 4 modules and 18 lessons taught by multiple healthcare professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Scientific studies published in American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease & Other Dementias on caregiver mental health interventions
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TelepacíficocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional television partnership for awareness campaigns. Foundation director appeared on 'Tardes del Sol' program discussing Alzheimer's, family caregiver roles, and support services.
• Universidad JaverianacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership through psychologist Ángela María Caicedo from Universidad Javeriana who participates in 'La Ventana del Cuidador' virtual sessions.
• Biblioteca Departamental Jorge Garcés BorrerominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partnership for community awareness event 'Un Café para recordar' held at the public library.
• Arquidiócesi de CaliminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership offering discounted course pricing for participants registered through parishes, providing broader reach for caregiver training programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Alzheimer's Association: Largest US-based Alzheimer's non-profit offering care, support, research funding, and education. Comparable as a multi-service Alzheimer's foundation, though far larger in scale and US-focused rather than Latin American.
• HelpAge International: Global network of organizations focused on older people's rights and well-being. Adjacent peer because Fundación Alzheimer's elderly-focused mission overlaps with HelpAge's broader aging agenda.
• Alzheimer's Disease International: Global federation of Alzheimer's associations, providing research, awareness, and policy advocacy. Comparable as a coordinating umbrella and awareness body for dementia-focused organizations including country-level foundations.

Direct peers

• Alzheimer's Foundation of America: US non-profit providing direct services, caregiver education, and training to Alzheimer's patients and families. Most structurally similar to Fundación Alzheimer in mission and service mix, though serving the US market.
• BrightFocus Foundation: US non-profit funding research and providing public education on Alzheimer's and related diseases. Comparable as a research- and education-oriented dementia foundation.
• Family Caregiver Alliance: US non-profit focused on caregiver support, education, and services for families caring for loved ones with dementia and other chronic conditions. Closely aligned with Fundación Alzheimer's caregiver-training emphasis.
• Alzheimer's Society (UK): UK dementia charity offering care services, information, training, and research funding. Directly comparable as a multi-channel dementia non-profit combining patient services, caregiver education, and advocacy.
• Dementia UK: UK charity specializing in dementia care, with a particular focus on supporting family caregivers through clinical services and information. Comparable mix of clinical support, caregiver training, and family-facing services.
• Alzheimer's Research UK: UK charity funding dementia research and providing public education. Comparable as a research- and education-led dementia non-profit, though primarily grant-giving rather than direct-service.

Regional players

• Fundació ACE (Catalonia): Spanish/Catalan foundation for Alzheimer's diagnosis, treatment, and research. Comparable as a regional non-profit offering diagnostic evaluation, day programs, and research, though based in Spain rather than Latin America.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/FundacionAlzheimerCaliColombia
• Facebookfacebook.com/fundacionalzheimercali
• Instagraminstagram.com/fundacionalzheimercali

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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