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2017 Disaster Preparedness Make a plan, stay safe and be prepared page 8

SUMMER 2017 The hurricane image on the cover was provided by: Miami Herald Table of Contents

MAIN OFFICE Messages From Our Leadership...... 2 800 Northpoint Parkway, Suite 101-B West Palm Beach, FL 33407 History of the Baxter Complex...... 3 Thanks to you, Tel: 561.683.2700 / Fax: 561.683.7600 alzcare.org Remembrances & Celebrations...... 4-5 Twitter: @Alzcareorg Meet The Board...... 6 the work we Facebook: Facebook.com/AlzheimersCommunityCare Mary’s Corner...... 7 do continues to Disaster Preparedness...... 8-17 matter. Palm Beach County...... 10 24-HOUR CRISIS LINE Martin County...... 11 1.800.394.1771 St. Lucie County...... 12 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Special Needs Shelter...... 14 OFFICERS Chair, Judith B. Rappaport Immediate Past Chair, Clark D. Bennett Vice-Chair, Robert J. Gorman, Esq. Caregiver Corner...... 18-19 Treasurer, Randy K. Johnson, Sr. Secretary, Thornton M. Henry, Esq. ACC Events...... 20-23 DIRECTORS Treasure Coast Luncheon...... 20 William Armstead Patrick J. Halperin, Ph.D., Ed.D. Palm Beach Luncheon...... 21 Bonney A. Johnson, CTFA Robert K. Rollins, Jr. Physicians’ Dinner & Reception...... 22 G. Mark Shalloway, Esq. Tenna Wiles 20th Annual Alzheimer’s Educational Conference...... 23 Kevin Wrenne Ways to Give...... 24 PRESIDENT & CEO Mary M. Barnes Employee of the Quarter...... 25 STAFF Services & Resources...... 28-29 CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, Kris Riedell, MBA VP OF EDUCATION & QUALITY ASSURANCE Karen Gilbert, RN, MS, CDP Alzheimer’s Community Care is dedicated to promoting and VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES, Malaika C. Barlow VP OF DEVELOPMENT, Jonathan Price providing community-based, family-centered care for patients and their EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, Karissa J. Grant caregivers living with neurocognitive disorders, through the belief, that where there is help, there is hope. The Publication of Alzheimer’s Community Care, Inc., welcomes advertisers of Alzheimer’s resources and services. Advertising rates for Any statements of fact or opinions expressed here are the sole responsibility of the authors and not Alzheimer’s this publication are available upon request. We have the right to use our Community Care, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in part or in whole without written permission from discretion for appropriate ads for our readers. Alzheimer’s Community Care, Inc. is prohibited. Alzheimer’s Community Care, Inc. does not endorse any adver- tisers. REGISTRATION #CH7588. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL Contact: Alzheimer’s Community Care INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING 800 Northpoint Parkway, Suite 101-B TOLL-FREE (800.435.7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. ALZHEIMER’S COMMUNITY CARE IS A TAX-EX- EMPT 501(C)(3) NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION AND RECEIVES 100% OF EACH 561.683.2700 or [email protected] CONTRIBUTION WITH 0% RETAINED BY A PROFESSIONAL SOLICITOR. A United Way Member Agency Sponsored by: The State of Florida, Department of Elder Affairs and Area Note: Acceptance of advertising by this publication does not Agency on Aging Palm Beach/Treasure Coast, Inc. Certified by Non-Profits First represent endorsement of any product or service.

1 FROM THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD & PRESIDENT CELEBRATING 20 YEARS

Hurricane Season - Are You Prepared? History of the Baxter Complex

June 1st marked the beginning of Hurricane Season. With above-average In the early months of 1996, Donald Baxter, activity being predicted, now is the time to start preparing. While Hurricane feeling concerned by the increasing numbers of Matthew ended up being a drill for many of us in Palm Beach, Martin and St. Alzheimer’s patients in Palm Beach County, Lucie Counties, many others were not as fortunate. Now is not the time to let researched the availability of services and your guard down. To help you get started, Alzheimer’s Community Care has resources for them. He soon discovered that an compiled some key tips, suggestions, resources and guides to help you and organization with the mission of caring for your family stay safe in the event of a major storm. patients and their caregivers living with neurocognitive disorders did not exist. He then In addition to the information located in this issue of the magazine, we began to envision what such an organization suggest that you review past Summer Disaster Preparedness issues published would look like. by Alzheimer’s Community Care, obtain county specific resources and instructions from Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie County Emergency Operation agency websites, and tune into major television networks and radio stations for real-time With the help of founders Mary M. Barnes, James information during an event. Gregory Fragakis, Gaston Jones, and Fred Kroll, Alzheimer’s Community Care (ACC) was The official Atlantic Hurricane Season lasts through November 30th and advance preparation is key to staying safe. As always, founded in October 1996 as Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s Community Care is here to help. Our staff has reached out to all our enrolled families to help them with their storm Community Care Association of Palm Beach and preparation plans. Martin Counties, later changed to Alzheimer’s Community Care Association of Palm Beach, One of the services offered by Alzheimer’s Community Care that has recently seen significant growth and need for is our ID Martin and St. Lucie Counties. Locator Service. Designed with input from organizations on the front lines of locating lost and disoriented, this program equips lightweight tracking bracelets on Alzheimer’s patients that allows them to be located quickly and safely during a wandering Through the amazing generosity of the C. episode. The bracelets utilize radio frequency technology to allow trained rescue personnel to track the patient in wooded Kenneth and Laura Baxter Foundation, Painting of C. Kenneth & Laura Baxter, hangs in the lobby construction began on the building to house areas, buildings, water and other places where cellular and GPS coverage is limited. Search and rescue time is reduced from of the Baxter Complex hours to minutes, and patients with bracelets are generally located within 30 minutes of the call being placed to 911. This Alzheimer’s Community Care’s headquarters and program, provided at no cost to patients, saves lives. We expect to have 250 ID Locator bracelets on the arms of patients who Specialized Adult Day Care Center in 1996. are at high-risk for wandering by June 2018, with the anticipation that we will serve over 550 families within the next two years. Sadly, Mr. Donald Baxter passed away in If you know of someone who is need of this service, please contact one of our Family Nurse Consultants so we can help (see November 1996, without having had the page 29). opportunity to see his vision come to life.

Alzheimer’s Community Care could not do what we do without the commitment and support of our dedicated community Construction on the building was completed in partners and generous supporters and donors. On behalf of the Board of Directors, the volunteers, staff and the thousands of July 1997 in memory of C. Kenneth Baxter. The families that have access to all the services and resources that Alzheimer’s Community Care provides, Thank You. These facility’s dedication ceremony took place in services would not exist without your support. September 1997 with Mrs. C. Kenneth Baxter in attendance and over 150 guests. The building Stay safe, would not only house Alzheimer’s Community Care, but three other charities as well— The Boys Judith B. Rappaport Mary M. Barnes & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, Palm Beach Chair, Board of Directors President & CEO County Youth for Christ and WAY-FM.

At a cost of nearly $3.3 million dollars, the Baxter Complex is an eloquent tribute to the Baxter family, and it also provides a dignified, respectful The Baxter Complex, located at 800 Northpoint Parkway, environment for the high-quality care provided West Palm Beach. by ACC to all caregivers and families who reach out for help, as well as the other charities it houses.

2 3 REMEMBRANCES & CELEBRATIONS REMEMBRANCES & CELEBRATIONS DONOR IN REMEMBRANCE/CELEBRATION OF DONOR IN REMEMBRANCE/CELEBRATION OF Abe & Margot Banke...... Ester Itzkovitz Paula & Mark Menigoz...... Carolyn Cohen’s Birthday Belle Glade Chamber of Commerce...... Marcia McHenry Northeast Florida Service Unit...... Dianne Falvo Patricia Biss...... Constance Ingriselli Jean Nunnally...... Frank Malfa Paul & Dotty Bousquet...... Mac McCoy’s 70th Birthday David Paradise...... Bernard (Bud) Oatley Laurie Briggs...... Elaine Bulger Marilyn & Arnold Rush...... Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Ettinger Mary Brown...... Susan Schatz Martin Saiman...... Leslie Ettinger Dale Bruhn...... Bernard Oatley Beth Schatman...... Dale Lutz Dale Bruhn...... Carol & Shelly Goldsmith Beth Schatman...... Ricki Mark’s 90th Birthday Columbiettes of Martin...... Anna May Joan Fisk Simara Schneider...... Mark Cornett Karen Corbin...... Marcia McHenry Simara Schneider...... Rabbi Meyer Abramowitz Marie Deckert...... Honorable Margaret Donnelley Cynthia Sciorra...... Marguerite & Howard Gorman Karen Duke...... Terry Rendleman Barbara Sheib...... Susan Schatz First United Methodist Church of Jupiter-Tequesta...... Frank Malfa Ron Ticho...... Dianne Falvo Stephen Fischer...... Dianne Falvo Elizabeth Weatherstone...... Dianne Falvo Francine Fish...... Fred Brown Harold White...... Dianne Falvo Florida Staff Orgainzation...... Dianne Falvo Thomas Young...... Jane Gnerre Susan Glausier...... Dianne Falvo Jewell Gould...... Dianne Falvo Benjamin Greenberg...... Louise Yoss WE NEED YOUR HELP Carole Hirsch...... William Blotnick Alzheimer’s Community Care (ACC) relies on the support of Grace Horowitz...... Leslie Ettinger individuals, corporations and foundations to fund our services Mary Houlahan...... Mary Houlahan and resources. One of the ways you can help us is through our Holly Hummell-Gorman...... Dianne Falvo Remembrances & Celebrations program. Anita Hyman...... Bud Oatley Michael & Joyce Katz...... Leslie & Bernard Ettinger This is a wonderful way to honor a loved one or friend who has been Martin Kaufman...... Beatrice Kaufman affected by Alzheimer’s disease or related neurcognitive disorders. Carol Levine...... Leslie Ettinger Birthday Jennifer Logiudice...... Edward J. Ellsworth, Jr. To make a contribution, please contact the ACC Development Joan & George MacLean...... Theresa & Thomas Ronan Department at 561.683.2700 or visit us at www.alzcare.org. Margaret A. Mahoney...... Nan M. Kokila Your gift will make a true impact Marilyn McClurg...... Bud Oatley on the lives of our Alzheimer’s families. Elizabeth Mehlman...... Adrienne Feigin 4 5 MEET THE BOARD MARY’S CORNER

Bonney Johnson has been an associate of Bank of America, U.S. Trust for over Mary M. Barnes has been working in the field of Alzheimer’s disease and other 30 years. During her years of service, she has served in many roles in the retail neurocognitive disorders since 1985. Her article is based on first hand experiences bank and in 1993 she joined the investment division as a registered sales with all stages of the disease process with both caregivers and patients. By associate eventually transitioning to the Trust Company in 1996. exposing and battling denial, desperation and depression, Alzheimer’s Community Care hopes to save our caregivers and family members from their destructive As a Senior Trust Officer, Bonney works with clients on basic trust structures elements. Please call us at 1-800-394-1771 if you or someone you know could use and innovative wealth strategies. Her work allows her clients to meet their our services. individual, family and charitable objectives. Her primary responsibilities are associated with administering trusts and carrying out client’s instructions. When a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease has been Depression is a medical condition in which a person made, or the suspicion of the disease becomes too (caregiver) experiences severe feelings of Bonney has been a board member of Alzheimer’s Community Care since 2013, currently serving on the much to ignore, it brings with it a range of hopelessness and inadequacy. At this point, Planned Giving Committee and Chairing the Development Standing Committee. In addition to her work emotional, physical and financial changes that can physical and emotional well-being are severely with Alzheimer’s Community Care, she also serves on the Treasure Coast Hospice Foundation Board and send families down a path of sadness and confusion. impacted and the quality of life dramatically chairs their Special Events Committee, the Martin Memorial Advisory Board, and the Martin County The reality of the situation is often misunderstood. decreases. This medical condition, many times Community Foundation Grant Committee. Bonney has served as Vice Chairman of Safe Space, Inc. Board Statements such as “She is having a bad day” and unnoticed by family, friends and physicians, can of Directors, a domestic violence shelter and prevention organization in Indian River and Martin Counties “It is probably his medications that are making him have dire effects and the risk of loss of life becomes and on the board of Dogs and Cats Forever, a no-kill sanctuary located in the Treasure Coast. Bonney has confused” serve as reasonable defenses that gloss a reality for the caregiver and places the patient in a also volunteered her time for the Kiwanis, the Humane Society and the United Way. over the reality of the disease and prevents a dangerous situation. diagnosis. At this stage, denial is in full effect. Bonney is Past President of the Martin County Estate Planning Council and a current member. This pattern of denial, desperation and depression is Oxford Dictionary defines denial as, “The refusal to all too common for those who are forced to deal with accept that something unpleasant or distressing is this disease. The earlier Alzheimer’s Community Are you struggling to care for a loved true”. More often than not, both the patient and Care can intervene with our resources, the better one with memory or behavior problems? We’re proud to support caregiver are in denial at the same time. Agreement chance we have at managing these stages for both the Does your loved one constantly that everything is fine lets tough decisions be patient and the caregiver. Help us fight Public Enemy ALZHEIMER’S COMMUNITY CARE require your attention? postponed and allows life to move forward Number #1. If you, or someone you know, is At U.S. Trust, we’re committed to supporting organizations Are you afraid to leave your “normally”. Unfortunately, this denial can last struggling with denial, desperation or depression that play an important role in the communities where we loved one home alone? between 2 to 5 years, or longer. because of Alzheimer’s disease or other live and work. neurocognitive disorder, call us so that we can help. Do you desperately need a break During the stage of denial, the disease progresses Because where there is help, there hope. To learn how we can help you pursue your philanthropic goals, from your caregiving duties? please contact: with the patient and symptoms become more Our entire staff has been carefully selected with the needs of our pronounced. It is critical at this point for the Christine DelVecchio clients in mind. We customize our care to suit individual circumstances. 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FEMA (Federal Emergency State of Florida Emergency Florida Department of State Volunteer & Donations Management Agency) Information 24-Hour Agriculture & Consumer Hotline 800-621-FEMA (3362) Hotline (FEIL) Services Hotline 800-FL-HELP1 (354-3571) 800-342-3557 800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) Espanol 800-FL-AYUDA

Elder Affairs Florida Department of Agency for Workforce Salvation Army Donation 800-96-ELDER (963-5337) Financial Services Insurance Innovation Unemployment Helpline Claim Hotline Claims Emergency Hotline 800-SAL-ARMY (725-2769) 800-22-STORM (227-8676) 800-204-2418

8 9 DISASTER PREPAREDNESS DISASTER PREPAREDNESS Palm Beach County Martin County

*DURING EMERGENCIES ARE YOU DISASTER READY OFFICIAL MARTIN COUNTY INFORMATION WILL BE PALM BEACH COUNTY? CARRIED ON RADIO STATION WQCS (88.9 FM) at 9:00 am, 1:00 pm, and 6:30 pm. With Your Family For Your Household In addition, WSTU (1450 AM) and 11 22 WJNX (1330 AM) will broadcast live from the Emergency Operations MAKEMAKE BUILDBUILD Center (EOC). AA PLANPLAN AA KITKIT EMERGENCY BROADCAST STATIONS Ready Palm Beach County Ready Palm Beach County FM AM www.readypbc.org www.readypbc.org WQCS FP 88.9 WSTU STU 1450 WZZR FP 94.3 WJNX FP 1330 WQOL FP 103.7 WAXE VB 1370

Scan to download FREE app WHLG FP 101.3 WIRA FP 1400 WOSN VB 97.1 WPSL PSL 1590 Scan to visit website WAVW FP 92.7 WTTB VB 1490 WGYL VB 93.7 33 44 WFLM FP 104.7 TV CHANNEL 5, 12, 25, 29 GETGET BEBE INVOLVEDINVOLVED INFORMEDINFORMED HURRICANE EVACUATION KIT Updated Critical Information Wherever you decide to seek refuge during a hurricane evacuation: Ready Palm Beach County 1) a friend’s home; 2) a motel/hotel; or 3) an emergency public shelter - you must take provisions with you. at Your Fingertips www.readypbc.org The following suggested items will make your temporary stay more comfortable: Download our FREE app: ο Cash ο Prescription medications ο Foods (canned goods and nonperishable foods that do not ο Specific medical information PBCDART need cooking ο Books, magazines, cards, toys and games ο Drinking water in nonbreakable container - 2 gallons per ο Infant care items such as: formula, baby food and person per day disposable diapers ο Special dietary food if required ο Battery operated radio ο Identification, valuable papers, insurance policies and ο Flashlight or lantern Volunteer Connect With Us photos in a waterproof container ο First aid kit, which includes: betadine solution, gauze PBCDEM ο Personal hygiene items such as: soap, deodorant, bandages, adhesive tape, sterile pads, bandaids, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, aspirin, antacid, triangular bandages, safety scissors, nonprescription @PBCDEM diapers, washcloth, towel, etc. medication ο Utensils such as: manual can opener, disposable plates, ο Extra batteries for radio and flashlights cups, forks, knives, spoons, napkins, etc. ο Sleeping bag or blanket, sheet and pillow ο Personal aids, such as eyeglasses, hearing aids, prosthetic ο Change of clothing devices, etc. ο Rainwear 10 www.ReadyPBC.org 11 DISASTER PREPAREDNESS DISASTER PREPAREDNESS St. Lucie County Preparation is Key! Before the Storm

Carefully considering your options in advance helps provide peace-of-mind in an emergency. Having a family disaster plan will guide you in protecting yourself, your family and your property.

Visualize problems you may face and decide which solutions work best. The highest priority is your personal safety. Decide which situations could force you to leave your home. If you will remain in your home – perhaps for several days – what steps will you take to keep yourself safe, secure, and comfortable? While most emergency situations will not require evacuation, they can arrive with little or no warning. Visit www.FloridaDisaster.org for assistance in building a family or business disaster plan.

During the Storm • Stay informed by monitoring the latest forecasts and warnings from the National Weather Service, as well as How to Prepare for a Hurricane information and advice from local emergency management officials. Hurricanes are massive storm systems that form over ocean water and often move toward land. • Implement your family’s disaster plan and stay calm. Threats from hurricanes include high winds, heavy rainfall, storm surge, coastal and inland flooding, • Evacuate if ordered to do so. Bridges will be closed to all traffic, including emergency responders. rip currents, and tornadoes. The heavy winds of hurricanes can cause damage or destroy homes, SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO? buildings, and roads, as well as cause power, water, and gas outages. These effects can injure or kill Evacuation orders will be made to protect residents from potential storm surge. people, disrupt transportation, and pollute drinking water. Hurricanes cause deaths and injuries If you live in a mobile home, manufactured home, or recreational vehicle, also be prepared to leave. Mobile primarily from drowning, wind, and wind-borne debris. The impact from hurricanes can extend from homes, manufactured homes and recreational vehicles must be evacuated county-wide for any hurricane. Even the coast to several hundred miles inland. To find your risk, visit FEMA’s “Know Your Risk Map.” if you live inland and have tie downs, these buildings may not withstand hurricane conditions or wind-borne Be better prepared for this hurricane season, and learn more at ready.gov/prepare. debris. If you live in a well-constructed home that is built to hurricane code, consider sheltering at home, unless ordered to evacuate by emergency management officials. Now/Prepare During/Survive After/Be Safe After the Storm Sign up for local alerts and Follow guidance from local Return to the area only after warnings. Monitor local news and authorities. authorities say it is safe to do so. weather reports. Do not enter damaged buildings • Protect yourself and family first. • Stay away from downed power lines and flooded areas. If advised to evacuate, grab your Prepare to evacuate by testing your “go bag” and leave immediately. until they are inspected by qualified • Heed all advice from Emergency Officials and • Assess all food to decide what to keep or throw away. emergency communication plan(s), professionals. For protection from high winds, monitor information sources (like the radio) for • Dispose of food waste as soon as possible. learning evacuation routes, having a Never walk or drive on flooded stay away from windows and seek place to stay, and packing a “go bag.” roads or through floodwaters. bulletins. • Wash hands often with soap and water. shelter on the lowest level in an • Expect being without power for periods of time. • Separate yard trash from household trash. Stock emergency supplies. interior room. Look out for downed or unstable • Never use your generator indoors and never connect Protect your property by installing Move to higher ground if there trees, poles, and power lines. your generator directly to your home’s wiring. sewer backflow valves, anchoring is flooding or a flood warning. Do not remove heavy debris by fuel tanks, reviewing insurance yourself. Wear gloves and sturdy, St. Lucie County Disaster Preparedness Guide (2017) Turn Around Don’t Drown.® policies, and cataloging belongings. Never walk or drive on flooded thick-soled shoes to protect your Collect and safeguard critical roads or through water. hands and feet. St. Lucie County St. Lucie County Emergency To Register for St. Lucie County financial, medical, educational, and Call 9-1-1 if you are in life- Do not drink tap water unless Emergency Management Information Line Emergency Notifications legal documents and records. threatening danger. authorities say it is safe. (772) 462-8100 (772) 462-4357 www.stlucieco.gov/alert For more resources about hurricane risk, visit ready.gov/prepare | 2 12 13 DISASTER PREPAREDNESS DISASTER PREPAREDNESS Special Needs Shelters The Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Preparedness and Response, administers a statewide Special Needs Shelter Program to assist communities in meeting the needs of vulnerable populations and those with unique medical needs. These shelters are intended to operate for 72 hours and up to five days. Special Needs Shelter Locations in our service area are: Palm Beach County Martin County St. Lucie County (561) 712-6400 (772) 287-1652 ext. 1 (772) 462-8100 9067 Southern Blvd. Anderson Middle School 2000 Virginia Ave. West Palm Beach, 33411 7000 Atlantic Ridge Drive Ft. Pierce, 34982 Stuart, 34997 Registration is required for the shelters and consists of a short application. If you believe you and your loved one will require the special needs shelter, it is wise to complete the application for your county (please see below for links) as soon as possible. Palm Beach County Martin County St. Lucie County www.pbc.gov www.martin.fl.us www.stlucieco.gov

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14 15 DISASTER PREPAREDNESS DISASTER PREPAREDNESS Being Prepared For & Throughout Hurricane Season influence behaviors. Specific communication By KAREN GILBERT, RN MS CDP, Vice President of Education & Quality Assurance • Extra eyeglasses techniques will ease the burden of caregiving, • Hearing aid batteries ensure that the patient’s needs are met, and improve After relative calm of eleven years, Hurricane Registration is required for each • Headphones & the patient’s favorite music quality of life for both patient and caregiver. Matthew put us to the test in October, 2016! hurricane season, and it is not on a portable CD or MP3 player too early to register! • Ziploc bags for medications & important A series of two classes, “Level I” and “Level II”, is We were warned that the storm may strike south documents held every month- Level I on the first Tuesday of Florida as a category 2 or category 3 storm, and • A “memory box” - photos, small, familiar each month (except for July when Level I will be Plan for how you will get to the shelter; if you do of course, we were urged to make preparations items that may comfort the patient held on Wednesday, July 5); Level II is held on the not drive, arrange for a family member, friend, to secure our homes, our offices, and to evacuate second Tuesday of each month at our Headquarters neighbor, or emergency transport service. You if necessary. Accumulating drinking water, cash, in West Palm Beach. We will also be presenting can also ask your county’s emergency ready-to-eat meals and gasoline became urgent Ensure that you have emergency telephone these programs in Martin and St. Lucie Counties, management office about transportation errands. numbers stored in your cellular phone. This should with upcoming dates to be announced on our arrangements that may be available if you cannot include the patient’s physician’s name, address and website: www.alzcare.org. Though Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie drive to the special needs shelter. telephone number. Counties were spared from the worst of the storm’s fury, we again experienced the urgency of Gathering supplies for the storm season is also a Prepare a copy of your loved one’s current medical 24-Hour Crisis Line: preparation and anxiety relating to just how the vital component of staying prepared. record to include medical conditions, medications, 800-394-1771 hurricane would impact our communities. and any special precautions. The “basics” include drinking water, batteries for With 2017’s hurricane season just a few weeks radios and flashlights, non-perishable, and ready A weather emergency can trigger new behaviors away, and a prediction of about ten named storms, to eat foods, cash. As a storm approaches, it is in the patient with Alzheimer’s disease or a this is the time to review and plan! important to refill needed prescriptions for you related neurocognitive disorder. The stress of and your loved one, fill automobile gas tanks and hurried preparations, interruption in the patient’s Each of the counties in Alzheimer’s Community ensure that cellular phones are fully charged. usual schedule or activities, and certainly Care’s service area offers a “special needs shelter” relocation, can increase confusion and anxiety in to address the needs of vulnerable persons during If you live in an evacuation zone, or otherwise plan the patient. hurricanes, floods, or after hazardous material to leave in the event of a major storm, the spills or gas leaks. For information on registering following will be needed for you and your loved Wandering and becoming lost must be in your county, please contact: one with Alzheimer’s disease or a related considered a potential risk, particularly when the Avonda Wealth Management of Raymond James® neurocognitive disorder: patient is moved to another home, or to a special 309 S.E. Osceola Street, Suite 300 Palm Beach County (561) 712-6400 needs shelter. Plan to have current photos of your Stuart, FL 34994 discover.pbcgov.org/publicsafety • Disposable briefs, wipes and lotions loved one with you at all times, in the event you become separated. It is also advisable to label the 772-221-3374 Office 888-668-9591 Toll Free • Several changes of clothing, sweater/ 772-486-1680 Cell 855-615-0302 Fax Martin County (772) 288-5400 jacket patient’s garments with his/her name, and place www.martin.fl.us an identification and/or medical alert bracelet or • Favorite snacks & nutritional beverages The greatest compliment we could receive, is allowing us to necklace on the patient. help your friends and family. There are many people that do St. Lucie County (772) 462-8100 • Favorite pillow, stuffed animal, small blanket not receive the same client service we provide you. We would www.stlucieco.gov Alzheimer’s Community Care’s educational be honored to help the people that matter • Favorite activities: cards, word search programs addressing Alzheimer’s disease and the most in your life. For the locations of each shelter, please see page 14. games, dominos, art pads and color elated neurocognitive disorders can provide you pencils, etc. with greater understanding of the impact of these AvondaWM.com diseases on your loved one, as well as how they www.facebook.com/AvondaWM 16 17 CAREGIVER CORNER CAREGIVER CORNER Long-Term Care Insurance - UBS Financial Services An overview of long-term care insurance – Lump sum premium—Premiums are typically paid in a single lump sum – Long-term care refers to the medical and social services that support the and the policy has a Return of Premium provision. The Return of Premium needs of people living with chronic health problems that affect their ability to provision provides that, in the event of the insured’s death within a specified perform everyday activities. period of time, the policy will return all premiums paid, in addition to the – Long-term care services include traditional medical services, social services face amount of the policy. and housing. – Many traditional long-term care insurance policies use the insured’s Factors and risks to consider when purchasing all kinds of long-term care inability to perform certain “activities of daily living,’’ such as bathing and – The specifications of what exactly the policy covers;for example, adult day dressing, as one trigger to determine whether the policyholder is eligible for a care, home care services, or assisted living facilities. long-term care benefit. – The exclusions, limitations, reduction of benefits and terms under which the policy may be continued in force or discontinued. Caregiver Appreciation Types of long-term care insurance – The cost and complete details of coverage. There are three types of long-term care insurance: traditional long-term care – The length of the benefit period. Specialized Alzheimer’s Care & insurance, permanent life insurance with a long-term care rider, and hybrid – The length that you want the policy to pay for coverage. Service Centers products. – Getting a rider for inflation to keep up with rising healthcare costs. – Traditional long-term care insurance—may provide the most – The length of payments. On May 12, Alzheimer’s Community comprehensive coverage for the cost. Long-term care insurance can cover – The need for a waiver of payment during the benefit period. Care celebrated Caregiver Appreciation home care, assisted living, adult daycare, respite care, hospice care, nursing – The need for your policy to be customized. home care and Alzheimer’s facilities. – The risk of purchasing LTC and not using it. Day at our day centers. “We place a – Permanent life insurance with long-term care rider—Clients safety net around patients and interested in purchasing certain life insurance policies may also have an Let’s talk about it option to purchase long-term care coverage. These policies have a death – UBS offers a wide range of insurance products from some of the most caregivers every day™,” is not just a benefit and a savings or investment component (commonly referred to as established and well-respected insurance companies in the country. principle -- it speaks to the work we the policy’s “cash value”). At the owner’s death, the beneficiaries receive the – If you’re concerned about funding a retirement that may last 20 years or remaining death benefit. longer, you should discuss long-term care insurance with us. do in providing the patient with what – Hybrid products—These are typically universal life insurance policies with – We will take the time to understand your individual needs and circum- they need, and supporting the caregiver an optional long-term care benefit. The biggest attraction of a hybrid policy stances and determine whether is the combination of the long-term care benefit and the death benefit. If long-term care might be appropriate in light of your current goals, objectives throughout the disease process. the policyholder does not use the long-term care benefit during his or her and financial situation. lifetime, the policy will pay a death benefit to the beneficiaries. Your financial life encompasses much more than the current markets. It includes your We salute all of you for your dedication, goals for the future and how you want to live right now. Addressing needs in retirement, Important benefits of traditional long-term care insurance such as long-term care, and understanding the various solutions that are available can love and support as a caregiver for your – Source of funds for care—Long-term care insurance provides a source of help you make an educated decision that is in line with your goals. loved ones. funds to help pay for care when the client is unable to perform certain everyday activities, instead of funding costs out-of-pocket or relying on family to help fund costs. – Potential tax benefits—Premiums paid on traditional long-term care insurance policies may also be eligible for an income tax deduction. The amount of the deduction depends on (i) whether the insured’s total unreimbursed medical expenditures exceed a certain percentage of adjusted gross income, (ii) the age of the insured person, and (iii) whether the policy is tax-qualified. Benefits paid from a long-term care insurance policy are generally excluded from income, if premiums are paid by the individual. – Policy customization—The policy can be customized for your needs (e.g., inflation protection may be added). – Riders—“Add-ons” to a policy that can help personalize benefits and other important features.

Important benefits of permanent life insurance with long-term care rider – Death benefit—A life insurance policy with long-term care insurance rider specifies a percentage of the policy’s death benefit to pay for care. At the owner’s death, the beneficiaries receive any remaining death benefit. – Flexible underwriting standards—Underwriting standards on hybrid policies may be more lenient than those of traditional long-term care policies, making them attractive for people whose health may prevent them from qualifying for traditional long-term care insurance.

Important benefits of hybrids – Death benefit—The biggest attraction of a hybrid policy (sometimes called a “linked-benefit policy”)is the combination of the LTC benefit and the death benefit, the policyholder does not use the LTC benefit. If during his or her lifetime, the policy will pay a death benefit to 18 beneficiaries. 19 ACC EVENTS ACC EVENTS

Denise Ehrich, Melanie Fenner, Michelle Dolores Lashkevich, Ursula Scott & Rita May Wright, Gytha Von Aldenbruck & Gene Pranzo & Kevin Wrenne Jacky Purje, Mary M. Barnes & Gail Mazzei Dr. James Goldenberg & Judith B. Rappaport Marian Vitale Mary M. Barnes Bump, Bonnie Wormmeester & Nancy Zivney “An Affair to Remember” “Celebrating 20 Years” Treasure Coast Luncheon Palm Beach Luncheon Alzheimer’s Community Care hosted On February 8, friends and supporters of “An Affair to Remember” on Jan. 20 at Alzheimer’s Community Care (ACC) Willoughby Golf Club in Stuart. gathered at The Beach Club for the 2017 Palm Beach Luncheon. The event was a “birthday William Armstead, Mary M. Barnes, Judith B. The organization’s 15th Annual Treasure Coast Founders’ Award Recipient Dave Donten & party” for ACC, who this year celebrated 20 Rappaport, Bonney Johnson & Pat Schmader & Anna Hines Susan Smith, Dayana Rooks & Tiffany Womack Robert J. Gorman, Esq. Luncheon featured a panel of speakers Robert J. Gorman, Esq. years of service. including Robert J. Gorman, Esq., Vice Chair of the Board; Karen Gilbert, RN MS CDP, Judith B. Rappaport, Chair of the Board of VP of Education & Quality Assurance; and Alzheimer’s Community Care and Luncheon Sue Shipper, a former caregiver and longtime Co-Chair, served as the emcee. James Alzheimer’s Community Care volunteer. Each Goldenberg, MD, Immediate Past President of speaker shed light on the different ways the the Palm Beach County Medical Society, organization makes an impact in the delivered the keynote address, focusing on community, especially as it celebrates 20 years advances in research in Alzheimer’s disease of service in 2017. and related disorders. Mary M. Barnes, Commissioner Sylvia Moffett Amy Bromhead, Gytha Von Aldenbruck & Mary M. Barnes & Ken Pruitt Founders’ Award Recipient Gene Pranzo & & Judith B. Rappaport Rita May Wright Many thanks to the volunteer committee The 2017 Founders’ Award was presented to Robert J. Gorman, Esq. for their hard work planning this luncheon, Mr. Dave Donten, Trustee, C. Kenneth & led by Co-Chairs Gytha Von Aldenbruck and Laura Baxter Foundation and Mr. Gene Rita May Wright. They made sure this was Pranzo, Trustee, Leo & Anne Albert truly “An Affair to Remember”! Charitable Trust. Starring: The Lichtenberger Foundation We thank all our supporters and friends, RB & RB Fisher Foundation especially the volunteer committee, chaired by Ray & Ellyn Stevenson Gytha Von Aldenbruck Judith B. Rappaport and Mary M. Barnes. All proceeds from this event benefited Alzheimer’s Elizabeth Barbella with Ellyn & Ray Stevenson Avonda Wealth Management Oasis Senior Advisors Judith B. Rappaport with Pastor Earnest & Irv Seldin & Susan Kaplan Patrick J. Halperin, Ed.D, Ph. D. & of Raymond James Preferred Lifestyle Services Dorothy Tate Community Care’s ID Locator Bracelet Service Chief Deputy Michael Gauger Champion Home Health Care Seacoast Bank and Community & Professional Education. Martin Funeral Home & Searcy Denney Scarola Crematory Barnhart & Shipley, PA Martin Health System Special Thank You to Our Sponsors: Treasure Coast Hospice McCarthy Summers Bobko Brain Matters Research U.S. Trust Wood Norman Bass & Melby, PA Champion Home Health Care David Whelehan Supporting Roles: Atria Senior Living Humana Jordan Fields, PA Palm Beach County Medical Society LMJ Management Consulting of the Treasure Coast Palm Beach Kennel Club Palm City Nursing Susan Ramsthaler, Sue Shipper, Joe Murdoch, Preferred Lifestyle Services Ann Young & Doris Clements South Florida Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Jebb “John” McCracken, Carole H. McCracken, Linda Machado & Bonney Johnson Sequin, Worth Avenue Celebrating 20 Years Symphony of Stuart Judith B. Rappaport & Blair M. Sonville TCPalm TrustBridge Thurlow & Thurlow, PA Visiting Angels Wallace Nissan 20 Saks Fifth Avenue, Fashion Sponsor 21 ACC EVENTS ACC EVENTS

“20 Years: Advancing the Mission for Patients & William Armstead & Robert J. Gorman, Esq. Dr. James Galvin Caregivers” Alzheimer’s Educational Conference Physicians’ Dinner Celebrating two decades of service, an audience of more than 800 gathered Alzheimer’s Educational Conference March 16-17, for the 20th Annual Alzheimer’s On the evening of March 16, a group of physicians and Educational Conference at the Palm Beach healthcare professionals gathered at the Cohen Pavilion, County Convention Center. Kravis Center for an evening of education and networking. The Conference provides family and professional caregivers, and healthcare James E. Galvin, MD, MPH, Keynote Speaker for the professionals an abundance of knowledge and 20th Annual Alzheimer’s Educational Conference also tools necessary to give the best care for patients served as the evening’s speaker. with Alzheimer’s disease and related neurocognitive disorders. The Physicians’ Dinner & Reception is held annually to James E. Galvin, MD, MPH, Professor of Patrick J. Halperin, Ed.D, Ph.D., Chief Deputy Michael further the education of Alzheimer’s disease and related Integrated Medical Sciences and Associate Gauger & Mary M. Barnes neurocognitive disorders in the healthcare community. Dean for Clinical Research at Florida Atlantic University, served as the Keynote Speaker at the conclusion of the Conference. Dr. Galvin’s presentation, “The Dementia Prevention Initiative: A Personalized Approach to Reducing the Risk of Dementia,” focused on how we may “build” our brain even as we age.

In addition to the Keynote, attendees experienced four plenary sessions featuring: Jacqueline Pevny, MD; Mark Brody, MD; G. Mark Shalloway, Esq.; and Sathya Puthanveettil, PhD.

There were 12 breakout sessions facilitated by a variety of healthcare and legal professionals, and attendees also visited 60 Robert J. Gorman, Esq., Dr. James Galvin & Mr. Gene Pranzo, Leo & Anne Albert Charitable Trust G. Mark Shalloway, Esq. sponsors and exhibitors, with products including financial, legal and skilled nursing. Special Thanks to the Leo & Anne Albert Charitable Trust for sponsoring this 22 year’s Physicians’ Dinner & Reception 23 WAYS TO GIVE EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER Alzheimer’s Community Care is so By MALAIKA C. BARLOW, Vice President of Human Resources thankful for the many donors who help support the services and Alzheimer’s Community Care proudly dedicates this page to resources we provide to our families. recognizing staff members who received a special distinction by peers. Every time we receive a donation, we promptly respond with a “thank you” “And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other letter to the donor. We also send a people permission to do the same.” - Nelson Mandela separate card to the caregiver, You cannot miss her contagious smile - it is its own bright light. informing them of the individual who Amarilis “Lily” Bruscino, a South Florida native and mother of has donated in memory of their loved four, joined ACC in November 2015 as an one. Accounts Payable Specialist. She’s worked over 26 years in health- care, including 15 years in finance. The beautiful card that the caregiver receives is entitled “Sunrise.” It is based on a painting by Sophia P., who attended our Specialized Day Center in Boca Raton. As it reads on the “Our attitudes feed off one another,” Lily explains. “If I present back of the card, “One night her husband, Daniel, went with her to a lake and watched the the best of me and my abilities, I hope others will go forward sunrise. Daniel also took her to the top of the Sears Tower to see the sunrise. Everything is with the same feeling and ambition.” She continues to make an Daniel, she is so in love.” Thank you, Sophia. impact through her skills and professionalism. 92 cents of every dollar donated goes directly to services and We salute Lily Bruscino with the Employee Award of Excellence! resources for our organization’s patients and caregivers. To donate, visit: alzcare.org/donate Volunteer Opportunities Are you enthusiastic, warm, caring and friendly? Do you enjoy helping others? Do you have extra time that you would like to spend doing something worthwhile and valuable? Alzheimer’s Community Care is currently looking for volunteers in the following areas: Caregiver Connection, Special Needs Shelter, Specialized Alzheimer’s Day Centers, Senior Companion, Administrative Opportunities/ General Office, Exhibits & Community Fairs.

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