A Tribute to Veterans at Alois Alzheimer Center

With Memorial Day just behind us and our Service men and women on their minds, Vista Hospice and a Veterans Organization provided our residents and staff with a special program recognizing each individual Veteran and their service to our Nation.

Nineteen Veterans, representing EVERY branch of service including the Cadet Nurse Corp and the Army Air Corp were present for this special service.

Many sang with the patriotic music, waved their flags and kept their hand over their heart for the National Anthem. Each person clapped long and loudly as each Service Member was presented with a special pin and certificate. Our Service Members were proud, yet humble and some were moved to tears. It was a celebratory, moving, emotional tribute to those as a Nation we owe so very much too. We salute each and every member of our Nation's Armed Forces, past and present. Thank you!

Planting has begun at the Alois Alzheimer Center

Gardening at Alois Alzheimer Center

Garden grown tomato salads will be on the menu soon but, not soon enough for some resident's! Residents are anticipating a large crop of tomatoes as they plant the first vegetables and flowers of the season. Some residents are looking forward to checking the plants regularly and eagerly watching for the buds to bloom.

Alzheimer Disease On-Line Chat

Susan Gilster to participate in On-Line Chat about Alzheimer's Disease
Log onto Cincinnati.com at 12:00PM, Monday, June 13, 2011, to learn more about managing the care of adults affected by Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Susan Gilster, PhD and Executive Director of the Alois Alzheimer Center will be available to offer information, support and advice for those caring for a family member or friend with Alzheimer's disease or dementia.

Alois Alzheimer Center Outing to Krohn Conservatory

Krohn Conservatory was built in 1933 but has had greenhouses in Eden Park since the 1880's. The Conservatory celebrated it's 75th year in 2008.

Krohn Conservatory, located in Eden Park, showcases more than 3,500 plant species from around the world and during this time of year the atmosphere is even more beautiful by the addition of thousands of butterflies released in a themed garden area.

Alois Alzheimer Center Celebrates with Mary Finn, OHCA's May Hero!

Mary Finn

Mary Finn, Personnel Assistant at Alois Alzheimer Center, Cincinnati was selected by the Ohio Heath Care Association (OHCA) as its Hero of Long-Term Care for the month of May, 2011. The organization chooses one long-term care employee each month to honor for their service to long-term caregivers, residents and the community.

Susan Gilster, LNHA, Administrator at Alois Alzheimer Center, says that Finn is Passionate about serving the facility's residents and the facility.

"Mary Finn is a 'hero' each day here at the Alois Center." said Sharon Fender, Director of Human Resources. "Her ability, professionalism, compassion and kindness are witnessed daily by all those who enter the Center and meet our Mary!"

Mary will be honored at the Ohio Health Care Association's 2012 Annual Convention in Columbus, and was featured on the OHCA website during the month of May.