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Cornerstone Serving Southern Ohio, Northern Kentucky & Southeastern Indiana VOLUME 33 NO. 1 | Spring 2018 Chapter Honors Volunteers THE An Evening for Outstanding Service in OF MAKING MEMORIES he Alzheimer's Association of Greater Cincinnati honored the many contributions of its volunteer network during the annual Chapter Appreciation Brunch at JACK Cincinnati Casino on T A fundraiserdraisser toto benefitbenefit thethe January 18. Paris To purchase tickets, visit act.alz.org/2018aomm or contact Donna Damon at 800.272.3900. JACK Cincinnati Casino / Thursday, May 3 / 6 - 9:30 p.m. Goen and Herzog Return for Art of Making Memories elebrating its 10th anniversary, the C popular Art of Making Memories From left, award winners Christian Gausvik, J.C. Robinson, spring benefit returns to Executive Director Paula Kollstedt and Diana Barhorst JACK Cincinnati Casino on In addition to recognizing the work of volunteers, committee Thursday, May 3. The event will again members and top fundraisers for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Bob Goen Bob Herzog the Chapter presented special awards to the following volunteers feature framed artwork recognizing their exceptional service to the Greater Cincinnati Chapter: painted by individuals in the early to mid-stages of Alzheimer’s • J.C. Robinson received the Elizabeth Bolles Outstanding Service disease who participate in the Alzheimer’s Association’s nationally Award for her "hands-on" work as a front desk volunteer and recognized Memories in the Making® art program. chapter spokesperson. Continued on page 11 • Christian Gausvik received the John Horn "Roll Up Your Sleeves" Memorial Award for his work in support of the Art of Making Special Guest Speaker - Author O'Brien Memories spring benefit as well as the creation of the popular "Mimosas for Memories" fundraiser. Greg O’Brien, award-winning journalist • Diana Barhorst was presented the Chapter's highest honor, the and author of On Pluto: Inside the Mind of President's Award. In addition to serving on the Chapter's board Alzheimer's, will share his personal experience of directors, Barhorst has been an avid supporter of the Walk to as a person diagnosed with younger-onset End Alzheimer's and The Longest Day. She also serves as an Alzheimer’s disease as featured speaker at the Alzheimer's congressional ambassador for Rep. Steve Chabot. Art of Making Memories. "We simply could not succeed as a chapter without the invaluable “We’re thrilled to have such a gifted and renowned writer as Greg share his compelling story with our event work of our volunteers. Their commitment and support is inspiring to guests.” said Executive Director Paula Kollstedt. us all," said Executive Director Paula Kollstedt. As part of the ticket purchase, event guests will receive a free copy In 2017, 625 volunteers contributed nearly 5,400 hours of service of the latest edition of On Pluto. to the Greater Cincinnati Chapter. Inside Cornerstone… Caregiver Forum Set for June 30…page 4 Alzheimer’s Facts and Figures Released…page 5 Development Team Adds Three New Members…page 7 Dr. Dalton in Volunteer Spotlight…page 8 A Word About Us ‘We Know What the Monster 644 Linn Street, Suite 1026 Cincinnati, OH 45203 (800) 272-3900 – 24/7 Helpline Looks Like…’ Fax (513) 345-8446 alz.org/cincinnati olunteer – it’s one of the At the Alzheimer’s Association’s leadership 2017-2018 Board of Directors most powerful words in conference in January, we celebrated all that the David A. Custer, President Jason M. O’Dell, MS, CWM, the English language. association and you – our partners and volunteers – V It’s a verb, “I volunteer have accomplished together. For our chapter, those Vice President Amy B. Kahn, Secretary at the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.” accomplishments included winning a national award Jamie Weaver, Treasurer It’s a noun, “I’m the volunteer for outreach to physicians, involvement in public policy, Derek van Amerongen, MD, MS committee chair for The and our Cincinnati Tri-State Walk to End Alzheimer’s Immediate Past President Longest Day.” It’s an adjective, being named the 10th largest of more than 600 Walks Board Members “I’m a volunteer leader on across the U.S. William E. Brammer, CPA, CTP By Paula Kollstedt the Alzheimer’s Association’s We also talked about how we must 10x those Nan Kohnen Cahall Executive Director Board of Directors.” But no accomplishments in order to finally end this disease, Cristina Chuecos matter how you use it, the word while caring for those battling it. Meredith L. Delaney volunteer is always one thing – life changing. So here’s the plan — stay laser focused on the Margaret Dobbins, RN end game and expodentially increase our engagement Mathew Hambleton A few weeks ago, I was privileged to be with Kathy Hanna more than 100 with volunteers and Mary Ann Jacobs, Esq. people from across community partners Robert Keyes, Ph.D., MD the state at our Ohio to serve more people Elizabeth Kinney Volunteer Summit, who need us. Together Rodney Lear focusing on the Walk we’ll grow our reach, Bob McEwan to End Alzheimer’s. our impact, our skills, Kristi Meyer The day-long event our talents. To do Robert Reed, MD was energizing, that we will provide Tom Rotz opportunities for Terence Ruhe, CPA, CFP creative, visionary – Keith A Rummer, JD, SPHR filled with fun, ideas, our volunteers and James P. Sullivan and most of all, partners to impact stories. this great cause more Chapter Staff than ever before, Paula Kollstedt, Executive Director One of the most Annemarie Barnett, Development riveting was told while we provide the Director by Herb Magley, a infrastructure and Bob Luckerman Finance/Operations volunteer who lost training to ensure they Director his wife to young- succeed. Steve Olding, Communications onset Alzheimer’s. At the same time and Public Policy Director “We know what we’ll drive efforts in Elise Sebastian, MSW, LSW research – helping the monster looks Volunteers and staff at the Alzheimer's Association Leadership Summit. Clinical Outreach Director our communities Linda Turpin, MSN, RN, NE-BC like,” Herb said. Director of Clinical Programs “The monster that is Alzheimer’s took away my best understand what’s happening in research, raising and Services friend. I watched as the person I respected most was increased research dollars to support the best and fading away before my eyes. brightest researchers in the field, and, for the first Nancy Boss, MSSW, LISW “But the staff at the association knew what time, carry out our own research to change the Programs and Services Clinician trajectory of this disease. to say when others turned their backs on me,” he Diana Bosse, Walk Manager continued. “You gave me a way to fight back, a way We will simultaneously continue to increase Shannon Braun, LISW-S visibility of dementia and the Alzheimer’s Association Early Stage Program Coordinator to hunt down this serial killer and bring it to justice.” Herb’s story mirrors many of our own – volunteers to define the urgency of our mission, and we’ll work Elizabeth Bross, MSW, LSW with our state and federal legislators to ensure that Programs and Services Clinician and staff alike. Most of us have lost someone Theresa Conaty incredible – much too soon – in a devastating way to happens. After all, the danger isn’t setting goals so Development Assistant this disease that is like no other. Many of us care for high that you don’t meet them, but rather setting them Kristin Cooley, LISW-S heroic warriors who battle dementia every day – and so low that you do. Programs and Services Clinician we can’t sit on the sidelines. This is an epidemic that In short – with your help – we’re going to turn Donna Damon, Special Events we must be a part of ending. Because we know that pain into determination. We’re going to accelerate, Manager mobilize, drive, lead, innovate – and do it all in a way Jeff Dehner, JD, Walk Manager if we don’t, who will? The good news is we have a strategy to end that will not only show others what this monster looks Melissa Dever, LSW like, but will provide a way for them to help us slay it. Branch Program Manager the devastation. A strategic implementation plan is In the words of one of the many amazing Susan Dickey, RN, MSN being carried out across the country, focused on care volunteers we work alongside every day, “I can’t make Clinic Clinician and research, raising awareness and funds to make him better. I can’t bring back his memories. I can’t Carolyn Ferris, RN it happen, and working with our legislators to find a Education Coordinator ensure he interacts with our children the way he once Jill Gorley, LSW, prevention or cure by 2025. did…but I can stand with him in this disease, and work Multicultural and Community But to do that, we have to up our game. As hard with the Alzheimer’s Association to do all that I can to Outreach Coordinator as we’ve worked, we must work even harder – and end it.” Brittany High, Special Events and that includes more fully engaging our communities. Volunteer Coordinator With sincerest thanks for your Joan Hock, Memories in the Making® leadership, drive and inspiration, Coordinator Julie Lessard, MSW, LSW Clinic Clinician Jennifer Miller-Francis, MSSA, LSW Our Mission Programs and Services Clinician Janet Milne, MSN, RN, CNP To eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through Education & TrialMatch Manager the advancement of research; to provide and Debbie Rolf, Program Assistant enhance care and support for all affected, and Garret Schymanski, MSW, LSW to reduce the risk of dementia through the Programs and Services Clinician promotion of brain health.