The Alois Alzheimer Center to participate in upcoming Cincinnati events!

Mark your calendars for April 23, 2011 and come and see us at the Cincinnati Zoo manning our treat station in support of the Cincinnati Zoo Easter Celebration from 10:00AM-2:30PM.

Where will we be? You can find us near the Elephant exhibit, for as Kipling wrote in the Jungle Book, "An Elephant Never Forgets!"

Flying Pig 5K

The Flying Pig 5K is a diverse event of the Flying Pig weekend. The 5K brings together athletes of all abilities in one event combining a run/walk, the Hope & Possibility division and the Pump 'N Run under the umbrella of the 5K.

Look for us on April 30, 2011 at 10:00AM as several of our staff members will be running along in our "Alois Alzheimer Center" shirts supporting the annual Cincinnati event.

Ohio Health Care Association Nurse of the Year 2011 Announced!

All of us at the Alois Alzheimer Center proudly congratulate

Annette Church for being chosen Nurse of the year!

The OHCA nominee form stats, " Employees are the backbone of the LTC community, with facilities relying on dedicated teamwork and skills to provide quality care and compassion to residents and families. The Ohio Health Care Association's Professional Achievement Awards are designed to honor those individuals who have excelled in providing outstanding care in a cooperative spirit of teamwork."

We will share more about Annette and this prestigious and well-deserved award after the May 5th ceremony.

Medication Management for Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia

FREE SEMINAR

Thursday, April 14, 2011

1:00PM - 3:00PM or 7:00PM - 9:00PM

Robert J. Cluxton, PharmD

Professor, University of Cincinnati

Dr. Cluxton has worked in Gerontology for over 30 years. As a Certified Geriatric Pharmacist, Dr. Cluxton has participated in many clinical trials testing medications to manage and treat the symptoms of dementia. Dr. Cluxton will share his experience and knowledge on the latest medications, as well as how medications can be used to manage the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and related dementia.

• Seminar is open to all family caregivers in the community (limit 4 per family, please)
• You must have reservations to attend
• all seminars are held at the Alois Alzheimer Center

Space is limited - register early!

For reservations, call 513/605-1000

Sponsored by the Alois Alzheimer Foundation

Free Seminar for the Community

Alzheimer's Disease:

Understanding & Managing Challenging Behaviors

Michelle Huber, RN

Director of Nursing

Alois Alzheimer Center

Michelle has over 32 years of experience in nursing and working with individuals with Alzheimer's disease. She will discuss why people with Alzheimer's disease do the things they do, and address specific behaviors and possible solutions for individuals and caregivers in the home.

Sponsored by the Alois Alzheimer Foundation

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

1:00PM-3:00PM or 7:00PM-9:00PM

• Seminar is open to all family caregivers in the community (limit 4 per family please)
• You must have reservations to attend
• All seminars are held at the Alois Alzheimer Center

Space is limited - register early!

For reservations, call the Receptionist Desk 513-605-1000

The Alois Alzheimer Center Welcomes Australian Visitor

Kim Stewart, Research Project Manager from Baptist Community Services in Australia, just completed a week of observation and discussion with the employees of the Alois Alzheimer Center. Kim became acquainted with Susan Gilster, PhD and Executive Director of the Alois Center, when Dr. Gilster was on a 3 week speaking and consulting tour in Australia last year. Kim, along with other company representatives, believed that they would benefit from additional information and an observational opportunity at Alois.

Baptist Community is a large progressive Christian organization established in 1944, providing a continuum of elder care services. It currently operates 22 facilities including some with dementia units and a variety of support programs in the community. As a traditional long-term care provider however, representative Kim was interested in seeking guidance on new and contemporary models that create a more service-oriented environment and staff support programs including training, enhancing relationships and the decision making processes. Kim intends to gain information on these programs as they exist at Alois and replicate them in her own community.

During her week-long visit, Kim observed all aspects of the Center, including a first-hand look at how each department supports the others. Reportedly she gained a better understanding of the importance of an organizational approach to success, serving and including all touched by the facility; residents, families, staff, students and community.

Once Kim returns to Australia she will be sharing her observations and experience. She has expressed a desire to see many of the processes and programs at the Alois Alzheimer Center implemented within the 22 facilities she represents. In addition, both organizations promise to work collaboratively to share information and best practices through joint publications in international journals.

It was a pleasure to have Kim at the Alois Center and we hope that she will come again. We wish her and the Baptist Community Services great success.

Kim Stewart and Martha Buckley