Baseball Memories

Take me out to the ballgame, take me out to the crowds, buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jacks, I don't care if I ever come back........

Memories of baseball games, the Reds Stadium, summer, hotdogs and family fun filled the pages of the last writing class for the season. As this circle of friends shared their stories, laughter and joy could be heard throughout the facility well after the class ended.

The group enjoyed traditional baseball treats, hotdogs and Cracker Jacks of course!

The Alois Center is grateful to Annette Januzzi Wick and Leigh Edison for again sharing their talents, creativity and compassion with the residents and providing and engaging, open atmosphere.

Artwork on Display at the Fairfield Community Arts Center

http://www.fairfield-city.org/


In the Art Gallery
Gallery Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:00am to 8:00pm
Saturday 9:00amto 1:00pm
Admission is FREE

Showing May 22nd, 2010 - July 10th, 2010



Creations Within: Art of the Alois Alzheimer Center

Since 1987, residents of the Alois Alzheimer Center have participated in art-related classes and activities, from drawing and painting, to sculpture and other art mediums. The program not only promotes enjoyment and creative freedom for the residents, but also serves to promote public knowledge of the many gifts and talents individuals with Alzheimer's disease and dementia have to share.

"Creations Within" is an exhibit of artwork created by individuals with Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Each piece of art reflects the artist themselves: expressions of thoughts, feelings, and talents from within that exists in all of us.


Artwork created by the residents of the Alois Alzheimer Center is shared with the community to further the goal of awareness. Art exhibits, such as "Creations Within", have been displayed at the Attic Gallery in Newport, the Westin Hotel in downtown Cincinnati, and the renowned Krohn Conservatory in Cincinnati.

Free Seminar

The Alois Alzheimer Center will host a program for pastors and clergy on June 24th, 2010. This program, entitled, "Ministering to Those Affected by Alzheimer's Disease," is designed to provide pastors and church leaders with information necessary to effectively minister to those living with Alzheimer's disease and dementis. Those attending will gain knowledge about the disease process, how to communicate with a person living with the disease and learn practical ways of meeting the spiritual needs of individuals and families.

Speakers are provided by the Alois Alzheimer Center and will include: Brook Wilson, Director of Admissions & Social Services, Pastor Marvin Knobloch, Director of Outreach Services, and Dr. Susan Gilster, Executive Director.

Do you have questions or are you interested in attending? Please R.S.V.P. no later than June 21st, by calling the Alois Alzheimer Center at 513-605-1000, or e-mail Mary Finn at mfinn@hcmg.com for a registration form. Seating is limited.

Sponsored by The Alois Alzheimer Foundation

2010 ODH Perfect Survey!

For the 4th year in a row, the Alois Alzheimers Center has received ANOTHER PERFECT SURVEY from the Ohio Department of Health. The Center thanks all staff members for their high standards, hard work, genuine caring and love for residents and families alike. The pride, sincerity, effort and compassion have not gone unnoticed or unappreciated.

2010 Pioneer Award

Susan D. Gilster Ph.D., FACHCA



Ohio Health Care Association



2010 Pioneer Award







Recently Dr. Susan Gilster, Executive Director, was honored by the Ohio Health Care Association (OHCA) with the 2010 Pioneer Award. The Pioneer Award recognizes an Ohioian who has been influential in the delvelopment and advancement of long-term care programs, education, professionalism or ideals. Presented at the President's Dinner May 5th, 2010, during the OHCA Annual Convention, Susan was Honored for her commitment to excellence in long-term care services. Recipients are selected by a panel of OHCA Past Presidents.


From the 2010 Convention Publication:



Dr. Susan Gilster Ph.D., is a leader known for creating innovative health care projects here and abroad. Susan was responsible for the development of the Alois Alzheimer Center, which opened in 1987 as the first free-standing dementia facility in the United States. Dr. Gilster serves as a practitioner, educator, researcher and consultant, and has published over 75 articles. She has conducted well over 100 national and international presentations in 12 countries, focusing on Alzheimer's disease care and programs, leadership, organizational development, and employee satisfaction and retention.



Guided by her service-driven philosophy, Dr. Gilster developed a successful, transformational leadership model promoting person-centered care for residents, families and staff. Dr. Gilster published her innovative models in two books: "Changing Culture, Changing Care: Service First," and "A Way of Life: Developing and Exemplary Alzheimer's Disease and Deementia Program." Her most recent publications include the cover story for Long-Term Living Magazine, a series of articles for the professional journal Care Management, and co-author of an ongoing biweekly column entitled, "Ask the Experts" for Long-Term Living website.



Dr. Gilster is a volunteer professor for the University of Cincinnati and a preceptor to students from regional and national universities, spearheading an education program that benefits approximately 200 students annually.



Under her leadership the Alois Alzheimer Center and Staff have earned numerous deficency free surveys and several state and national awards, including many OHCA Personal Excellence awards and the AHCA/NCAL Steps I and II Quality Awards.



Please stop and look at the front entrance to see this new award and many others on display.



We love you so much, Susan.......Congratulations!!!!

Independant Practitioner of the Year

Independant Practitioner of the Year Award

Ohio Health Care Association 2010

Dr. Robert Cluxton, Pharmacy Consultant

Alois Alzheimer Center, Cincinnati

Robert J. Cluxton, PharmD, is the Pharmacy/Research Consultant at the Alois Alzheimer Center. Concinnati. For 20 years Robert has made weekly rounds with the medical director and other physicians. He is an unpaid consultant, but is deeply devoted to the residents and the care they receive. He does so only because of his commitment and exceptional dedication to caring for others.

As a professor and consultant in long-term care, Robert provides staff with information on various medications and their side effects, conducting drug research studies that allow residents to reap the benefits much earlier than if they had to wait for FDA approval, and sharing his knowledge with physicians and others to ensure residents receive appropriate medication regimes. He has great respect and compassion for residents and families, and serves as a role model for the students he teaches, wanting them to understand not just the medications and the science behind them, but to see first-hand how they may affect older adults, and the alternatives that may work better.

Following an early stint at the facility for a grant, he asked. "Do you mind if I keep bringing my students here after the grant has ended? I think that the clinical experience prepares them much better for whan they move on to practice on their own." Twenty years later he is still doing just that, bringing students to the facility, and engaging them in multidisciplinary discussions about residents, medications, protocols and treatments.

"Robert has made contributions to the standard of care for residents within our facility," the application states, "and for countless others who benefit from their student experience. We have no doubt former students have moved onto careers with a better understanding that puts respect, caring and resident dignity first."

Congratulations Dr. Cluxton!

Dietary Services Professional of the Year Award

Dietary Services Professional of the Year Award

Ohio Health Care Association 2010

Marlene Stinson, Dietary Aide/Cook

Alois Alzheimer Center, Cincinnati



Marlene Stinson, has served Alois Alzheimer Center in Cincinnati as a Dietary Aide and Cook for the past 11 1/2 years. Though she works in the dietary department, Marlene is always eager to help the nursing department with meals when they are needed elsewhere. She is service-oriented, recognizing that she is there to enhance the lives of the residents, and willing to help them in anyway she can.



"Marlene takes great pride in her work, and will take the extra minute or two to ensure that all food is served at the right temperature, promptly and in an attractive manner," says Amber Adams, Director of Dietary." If she believes a resident is having difficulty, she will first comfort the resident and notify the proper staff member to provide additional assistance, and always follows up with the resident."



According to Adams, Marlene sets the standard for what a dedicated employee should be. She pays attention to all the residents she comes in contact with, always with a smile on her face. She is often observed stopping to help those who seem distressed or in need of assistance. If she is concerned or senses a change in a resident, she will immediately seek out the proper person to notify. Her positive attitude has made her the employee that is selected when new employees need training and guidance.



"Her demeanor is always the same, she steps up to the task at hand and gets it done," says Adams. "It is evident that she is dedicated to the residents, their families and her co-workers.......she is a special person indeed!"



Congratulations Marlene!