Alois Alzheimer Center Visitors

Students from the St. William School Silver Dragons met with Marvin Knobloch, Director of Outreach Services, at the Alois Alzheimer Center.  Mr. Knobloch spent time speaking with the students about Alzheimer's Disease.  The Silver Dragons team is working on a project.  The theme for this year is seniors solution and they have chosen to address Alzheimer's Disease.  The students chose to visit Alois as some have family members with Alzheimer's disease.  The students are planning a return visit in the near future. 

Compliments to Alois Alzheimer Center

Compliments were received from the following colleges who visited Alois Alzheimer Center recently: 

• The College of Mt. St. Joseph Nursing Program
• The James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy, University of Cincinnati
• The University of Cincinnati Geriatric Medicine Program

The Alois Alzheimer Center is a resource and learning center for individuals, families, communities and future health care professionals by offering interaction with experienced staff and a clinical setting for students. Affiliations with regional colleges and universities provide education and research opportunities.  The educational involvement is stimulating and motivating for staff, and ensures state of the art care for families and residents.

Interesting Reading

Blogs by Marie Marley, PhD are at: www.huffingtonpost.com
www.comebackearlytoday.com   &  www.AlzheimersReadingRoom.com

Marie is the Author of the award-winning book, "Come Back Early Today: A Memoir of Love, Alzheimer's and Joy".  You may also purchase her book at Amazon.com
or her website ComeBackEarlyToday.com.

The Alois Alzheimer Center is mentioned throughout the book and in her blogs. 

Dedication of Alois Courtyard Garden

Family, friends, and staff of the Alois Center joined together for a dedication ceremony on Friday, November 2, for the dedication of the Alois Courtyard Garden in memory of  a former resident. 

 The family dedicated many volunteer hours into "sprucing up" the garden area; painting the outdoor furniture, and adding a fountain area and small mosaic stepping stones in the center of the Garden area. 

Alois staff followed their progress throughout the summer months and through the final completion: A mural designed by the family and created by Suzanne Fisher Mosaics. The mural has been placed on the wall in the Courtyard Garden for all to see as they visit the area. 

The mosaic design has special meaning to the family as well as the staff of the Alois Center.  The mosaic was designed with the residents favorite colors as well as the gazebo where the family spent time when visiting their loved one.  The leaves of the tree have words of gratitude and love from the family for the staff. 

The Alois staff sends their heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the family for all their love and dedication. 

  

 

Residents enjoy a special outing

Residents enjoyed a day outing to Hope Outreach Farms.  

The weather was perfect for the trip and they even received a free music lesson!

An Enjoyable Outing for All!

A visit to Krohn's Conservatory is always an enjoyable visit.
The Alois Center made a trip there to view the beautiful fall flowers.

Resting after an enjoyable afternoon!



Alois Residents Enjoy a Fall Outing

A Perfect Day for a Hayride......

                                                                             

 And searching for that perfect pumpkin!

                                                                          



New Social Worker at Alois Alzheimer Center

Alois Alzheimer Center welcomes Sharon Sheets, LSW.  Sharon is a Licensed Social Worker in the State of Ohio.  She has worked for over 18 years in the Senior Living Industry with 10 of those years as a Licensed Social Worker in nursing homes.  Sharon has volunteered for many years on Alzheimer memory walk committees. 
Sharon is very excited to be part of the Alois team and is looking forward to working with the residents, families and staff. 

Alois Joins in the Walk to End Alzheimer's

Family, Friends and Staff of the Alois Alzheimer Center took part in the Alzheimer's Association Walk

on Saturday, Oct. 6.

What a beautiful day for a walk!

And The Telly Award Goes To:

The Alois Alzheimer Center for three bronze awards for television commercials. 

• The Farmer
• The Dress
• The TV campaign comprised of The Farmer and The Dress

The Telly Awards is the premier award honoring the finest film and video productions,
groundbreaking web commercials, videos and films, and outstanding local, regional, and cable TV commercials and programs.  The Telly Awards was founded in 1978. Today, the Telly is one of the most sought-after awards by industry leaders. 

Alois Alzheimer Center Welcomes New Administrator

Please join us as we welcome Mr. Jon Rarick to Alois.

Mr. Rarick is a licensed Nursing Home Administrator and has had the privilege

of servicing seniors with Alzheimer's and/or related diagnosis for over twenty years. 

His credentials are numerous and include: A Bachelors degree from Anderson

University (Anderson, IN), with a major in Marketing and a minor in Communications;

a Masters degree in Business Administration with a focus on Strategic Planning. 

Most recently he was a Regional Director of Operations for a company based out of

Tampa, Florida. He is excited to be "off the road" and back in a facility where deep

relationships can be built with residents, families and staff members.

 

A statement from Mr. Rarick:  "The Alois Alzheimer Center has a rich history

of providing quality care. The staff members I have met have been very warm,

caring individuals who are dedicated to Alois and making a difference in the lives

of those we are privileged to serve. I am excited about our future together as we

 continue to build on the strong base The Alois Alzheimer Center

has established over the last twenty-five years.

In many ways being here already feels like family."



Mother's Day at Alois Alzheimer Center

 Resident's, family members and staff came together for a Mother's Day Tea to honor and celebrate our Mother's. Sipping on a fine assortment of tea's and nibbling on delicate pastries while listening to music from the 1940's made for a relaxing refined afternoon. All of the ladies attended the tea wearing a hat designed and made just for them.

The smiles were abundant as were the giggles.

A glorious tribute to our Mother's and a wonderful afternoon for all!

Alois Alzheimer Center, Easter 2012

Celebrating the Easter Season at Alois

This day long celebration consisted of sharing Easter Stories (biblical and family), fun Easter tales, trivia, songs and an Easter Party complete with the Easter Bunny!

 Giving the "rabbit" a little advice.

 Easter Bunny made time to visit staff too!

 I adore the Easter Bunny!

 Can I keep him?!

Staff member shows off the eggs the residents colored.

Resident's enjoyed coloring eggs and having them with "a bit of salt" to quote one resident's technique for the proper way to enjoy an Easter egg.

A fun filled day enjoyed by all!!

St. Patrick's Day at Alois Alzheimer Center

Alois Resident's Celebrate St. Patrick's Day!



Music, laughter, Irish wit and wisdom were abundant with "lucky snacks" and a round of celebratory toasts!

Anyone who has visited Alois, would know the resident's favorite part of the celebration was the Sing-A-Long. Happy harmonious voices echoed through the halls as residents sang Irish tunes like; When Irish Eyes are smilin, My Wild Irish Rise, Danny Boy and many more!

Free Seminar at Alois Alzheimer Center

Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia:

Safety Issues in and Around the Home

Featuring a Panel of Community Experts, including:

Sergeant Tia Miller-Pearson & Officer Rose Valentino

Cincinnati Police Department

Paula J. Stevenson

Key Center Manager, Key Bank

FREE SEMINAR

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

1:00PM - 3:00PM

or

7:00PM - 9:00PM

Sponsored by the Alois Azheimer Foundation

Our panel of community experts will discuss important safety tips for those caring for a family member at home. Discussions will cover a variety of topics including general home safety, wandering, when to take the car keys away, and financial concerns.

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

Space is limited - register early! For reservations, call 513/605-1000

Gifts that continue to give at Alois Alzheimer Center 2012

The Greenhills Threads of Comfort are a group of talented women who meet each Tuesday at the Greenhills Presbyterian Church. They volunteer long hours to give back to the community. The Alois Alzheimer Center was one of two organizations chosen as recipients of these wonderful creations.

In December we were grateful to receive comfort blankets sewn with love from the Greenhills Threads of Comfort group for our residents. Residents have been using the blankets as they watch a movie, play games, read or enjoy many other daily activities.

Alois Alzheimer Center Employee of the Quarter

Congratulations to Kathy Hines on receiving Employee of the Quarter! Kathy states she is "humbled and honored to receive this recognition." As a valued employee of over 18 years at the Alois Alzheimer Center, Kathy worked in various roles before discovering that the STNA position was where she belonged. Her daily interactions with residents, family members and co-workers are a very rewarding part of her job. Kathy said she is "proud to be associated with the best Alzheimer Center in Cincinnati." For Kathy care of the residents is her number one priority, and to work with genuine people that care, as she does, is a gift. She looks forward to volunteering during her off time to help with resident outings. She believes strongly that, "normal time away from the Center needs to be part of the resident's daily life," and helps to make that happen.

For the care, time and devotion she gives to the Alois Alzheimer Center, we are proud to honor her with, The Employee of the Quarter! Congratulations Kathy!

National Tea Day Celebrated at Alois Alzheimer Center 2012

In preparation for our celebration, residents and Activities Staff made beautiful teapot decorations and party hats!



The tables were set with an assortment of china teapots, delicate pastries and glowing candles to set the mood for a relaxing afternoon tea.

Rinda prepares for the guests..........

The ladies were all smiles in their tea party hats!

Residents, family members and staff enjoyed a variety of fine teas while sharing stories of tea parties of the past. We giggled at the tales of Alice in Wonderland and her world famous tea party......and guests like the "Mad Hatter, Eccentric Queen and disappearing Cheshire Cat!"


Some family members were able to attend.........

These family members received tips from the Activities Staff on hat making and arrived in their paper creations. They were happy to escort their Mom to the party.

What a wonderful event!!