Alois Alzheimer Center Honors Volunteers

It is hard to believe that 19 years have passed since Ova and Norma walked through the doors at the Alois Alzheimer Center, eager to volunteer and offer their services. It has been our pleasure to get to know them and watch them share their time and talents with residents, staff and family members. Ova and Norma offer church services to the residents each and every Sunday.

On April 10, 2011 Marvin Knobloch, Director of Activities and Outreach, along with several Alois employees and a full congregation, gathered at The Friendship Baptist Church to present a plaque and Certificate honoring their dedication, commitment and service to the residents at the Alois Alzheimer Center.

Ova and Norma are the epitome of what Volunteers and Volunteering are all about and it is our great pleasure to recognize them and honor how much they mean to all of us.

Alois Alzheimer Center takes a tour of Historic Spring Grove Cemetery

The Gwen Mooney Funeral Home invited residents to lunch and a tram tour of the grounds at Spring Grove to enjoy the flowers and share a little history. They were also treated to a delicious grilled lunch of hamburgers, hotdogs and all the trimmings including beautiful, heirloom tomatoes.


Residents also enjoyed an exclusive tram tour of the grounds with a guide who shared information and cemetery history, which dates back to 1845.

We are grateful to Gwen Mooney and her staff for providing a very special afternoon.

Scholarship Awarded to Alois Alzheimer Center Employee!

It is our pleasure to announce that Tracy Beasley has been awarded the $2500.00 Steve and Carol Boymel Family Scholarship, presented annually by the Educational Foundation of the Ohio Health Care Association.

Tracy works full-time at the Alois Alzheimer Center as an LPN, attends RN classes at Fortis College in Sharonville and manages a family. Her children, Cameron, 13; Christian, 9; and Cori, 2, and school keep her very busy!

Tracy was presented with the scholarship at a celebration luncheon at the Greater Columbus Convention Center on May 3, 2011.

Congratulations Tracy!

Alois Alzheimer Center at the Zoo

Sharon, Annette and Marvin all set up and ready to go!

On April 23, 2011 the staff of the Alois Alzheimer Center volunteered at the Cincinnati Zoo Easter Event. In addition to the Zoo's Easter Egg Hunt, Alois staff distributed candy and elephant stickers to over 1,000 children and families.
Our logo for the Zoo event

Annette C., Sharon, Susan, Annette D. and Shayla

Alois Alzheimer Center Attends International Conference

Alois Staff Members Present at the 26th International Conference of Alzheimer's Disease International

Amber, Marvin and Susan

Staff of the Alois Alzheimer Center - Susan Gilster, Marvin Knobloch and Amber Adams - presented three sessions at the 26th International Conference of Alzheimer Disease International, "The Changing Face of Dementia", in Toronto, Canada. The Conference included over 1,000 individuals from around the world. Sessions included "Exceptional Training, Support and Retention in a Dedicated Alzheimer's Facility," "Outings for Individuals with Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Provide Meaningful Experiences and Quality of Life," and "Providing Effective Weight Monitoring Programs for Individuals with Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia."

Alzheimer's disease is gaining international recognition as a major source of concern in the coming years in all countries around the world. Currently there are over 35 million people with dementia and that number is expected to grow to over 100 million in 2050.

The Easter Bunny Visits the Alois Alzheimer Center

Easter at the Alois Alzheimer Center means family, worship, holiday decorations and a special visit from the Easter Bunny!

The residents color eggs in anticipation of the Easter Bunny's visit.

The Easter Bunny makes his rounds posing with residents, staff and family members.