Research & Statistics

SPECIAL EVENTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE ALOIS ALZHEIMER CENTER
2007

Alois Alzheimer Center ranks in the Top 25 of Ohio Facilities for Family Satisfaction. February, 2007.

Susan Gilster, recipient of the Distinguished Administrator - Education Award, American College of Health Care Administrators. April, 2007.

Marvin Knobloch, recipient of the 2007 Outstanding Service Provider, Association for Professionals in Aging. May, 2007.

Jan Roark, recipient of the Personal Excellence Award Winner for Non-Licensed Support Staff, Ohio Health Care Association. May, 2007.

Dr. Robert Cluxton, Jr., recipient of the Human Health Care Pharmacist Recognition Award. November, 2007.

The Alois Alzheimer Center celebrated its 20th Anniversary as a National Leader in Alzheimer Care. May, 2007.

The Alois Alzheimer Center received a deficiency-free survey from the Ohio Department of Health. October 2007.

Susan Gilster recognized at Ohioana: The Hamilton County Committee Program in Honor of Hamilton County Authors & Composers for the book, A Way of Life: Developing an Exemplary Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Program. November, 2007.

Susan Gilster and Jennifer Dalessandro, National Quality Award Examiners, American Health Care Association. December, 2004 to present.

Quilt from the Alois Alzheimer Center displayed by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, Washington DC. September, 2007.

Alois Center Staff contribute work and assistance in helping the Gardner Family establish and coordinate the first annual “A Concert to Remember” to raise monies for the Alois Alzheimer Foundation, June, 2007.

Susan Gilster, participant, American College of Health Care Administrators Leadership Advisory Council. January, 2007 to present.

Susan Gilster, Media Expert for Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, 2001 to present.

Susan Gilster, Regional Youth Leadership Health Care Steering Committee, 2003 to present.

Kristi Guilfoyle, Advisory Board Member for the 18th Summer Symposium of the Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, Cincinnati, Ohio. August, 2007.

Kristi Guilfoyle, Board member for the Greater Cincinnati Healthcare Communications Council. 2007 to present.

Susan Gilster, Member, Class XV Leadership Cincinnati Alumni Association Networking Committee, 2004 to present.

INTERNATIONAL, NATIONAL & REGIONAL PRESENTATIONS AND MEETING PARTICIPATION
ALOIS ALZHEIMER CENTER
2007

“Physical and Emotional Environment as an Effective Treatment in Alzheimer’s Disease.” Poster presentation by Susan Gilster and Jennifer Dalessandro at the 8th International Conference Alzheimer’s Disease/Parkinson’s Diseases, Salzburg, Austria. March, 2007.

“The Physician and Pharmacist as Teachers in a Specialized Alzheimer’s Facility.” Poster presentation by Susan Gilster and Jennifer Dalessandro at the 8th International Conference Alzheimer’s Disease/Parkinson’s Diseases, Salzburg, Austria. March, 2007.

“Benefits of a Research Program in a Specialized Alzheimer’s Facility.” Poster presentation by Susan Gilster and Jennifer Dalessandro at the 8th International Conference Alzheimer’s Disease/Parkinson’s Diseases, Salzburg, Austria. March, 2007.

“Changing Culture, Changing Care: S.E.R.V.I.C.E. First.” Presented by Susan Gilster at the 2007 Joint Conference of the American Society on Aging and the National Council on Aging, Chicago, IL. March, 2007.

“Administrator Perspectives Regarding Popular Concepts of Leadership.” Poster presentation by Susan Gilster at the 2007 Joint Conference of the American Society on Aging and the National Council on Aging, Chicago, IL. March, 2007.

“Outcomes of a Leadership Intervention in a Long-Term Care Facility.” Presented by Susan Gilster at the 2007 Annual Conference and Exposition of the American College of Health Care Administrators, Charlotte, NC. April, 2007

“Creating a Successful Workforce Culture.” Presented Susan Gilster and Jennifer Dalessandro at the 2007 Annual Conference and Exposition of the American College of Health Care Administrators, Charlotte, NC. April, 2007.

“Leadership Plenary Session” Susan Gilster, Panelist, at the 2007 Annual Conference and Exposition of the American College of Health Care Administrators, Charlotte, NC. April, 2007.

“Changing Culture, Changing Care: SERVICE First.” Presented by Susan Gilster at the American Geriatrics Society Annual Scientific Meeting, Seattle, WA. May, 2007.

“Dementia 101: Dispelling the Myths of Alzheimer’s Disease.” Audioconference presented by Susan Gilster for Eli Healthcare and AudioEducator.com. May, 2007.

“Easing the Pain: Observing and Managing Common Pain Behaviors.” Presented by Michelle Huber for the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America 2007 Concepts in Care. Cincinnati, Ohio. May, 2007.

“Activities: A Whole New World.” Presented by Marvin Knobloch for the Ohio Health Care Association 2007 Annual Convention and Exposition, Columbus, Ohio. May, 2007.

“Creating a Successful Workforce Culture.” Presented by Susan Gilster at the Annual Alzheimer’s Association Dementia Care Conference, Chicago, IL. August, 2007.

“Outcomes of a Leadership Intervention in a Long-Term Care Facility.” Presented by Susan Gilster at the Pioneer Network 8th National Conference, Minneapolis, MN. August, 2007.

“Changing Culture, Changing Care: SERVICE First.” Audioconference presented by Susan Gilster for Eli Healthcare and AudioEducator.com. September, 2007.

“Outcomes of a Leadership Intervention in Long-Term Care.” Presented by Susan Gilster at the AHCA/NCAL 28th Annual Convention and Exposition, Orlando, FL. October, 2007.

“Moving Your Organization to the Next Level.” Presented at the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Conference, Philadelphia, PA. October, 2007.

“Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, and the Complexities of Care.” Presented by Susan Gilster for the Plexus Institute. November, 2007.

“Creating a Successful Workforce Culture: Results of a 20 Year Program Intervention.” Presented by Susan Gilster at The Gerontological Society of America’s 60th Annual Scientific Meeting, San Francisco, CA. November, 2007.

“Results of a Year-Long Leadership Intervention in Long-Term Care.” Presented by Susan Gilster at The Gerontological Society of America’s 60th Annual Scientific Meeting, San Francisco, CA. November, 2007.

“Staff Perception, Training and Retention.” Presented by Susan Gilster at the 14th Annual Winter Marketplace of the American College of Health Care Administrators, Las Vegas, NV. December, 2007.

“Culture Change: Choice or Mandate?” Presented by Susan Gilster at the 14th Annual Winter Marketplace of the American College of Health Care Administrators, Las Vegas, NV. December, 2007.

PUBLICATIONS
ALOIS ALZHEIMER CENTER
2007

Gilster, SD. “Workforce Considerations: Better Jobs, Better Care.” Article in Assisted Living Consult. January-February, 2007.

Gilster, SD. “Culture Change: Examining the Critical Elements.” Article in The Long Term Care Continuum. February, 2007.

Dalessandro, JL; Gilster, SD: “Norovirus: Planning for the Attack.” Advance for Long-Term Care Management. March/April, 2007.

Gilster, SD; Dalessandro, JL: “A Story of Culture Creation: The Alois Alzheimer Center.” Alzheimer’s Care Quarterly. April/June, 2007.

Gilster, SD: “The Right Culture Change Can Improve Staff Retention.” www.Strategiesfornursemanagers.com September, 2007.

“Leadership is Key to Raising Retention and Staff Morale.” Article on Susan Gilster in Caring for the Ages, November, 2007, Vol. 8, No. 11.

Gilster, SG: “Envisioning a Dream Culture.” Advance for Long-Term Care Management. November/December, 2007.

RESEARCH PARTICIPATION
ALOIS ALZHEIMER CENTER
2007

“A Comparison of Hemorrhagic and Ischemic Stroke among Blacks and Whites: A Population-Based Study in Greater Cincinnati.” University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. 2007.

Outcomes of a Service Leadership Model Intervention in a Long-Term Care Facility. 2006 to present.

Grounding and Basis for Future Research on Snoozlen: A Popular Concept in Europe. 2007.

Educational Needs of Hospital Staff Regarding Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia. 2007.

MEDIA ACTIVITY
ALOIS ALZHEIMER CENTER
2007

“Changing Culture, Changing Care: S.E.R.V.I.C.E. First.” Book Review in the Long Term Care Continuum. April, 2007.

“What Leaders Need to Know about Long-Term Care Culture Change” Susan Gilster interviewed by Eli Healthcare, May, 2007.

“A Concert to Remember Honors Father’s Memory.” Article at www.cincinnati.com June, 2007.

“Changing Culture, Changing Care: S.E.R.V.I.C.E. First.” Book Review by the Ohio Health Care Association. July, 2007.

“Leading by the Example of Love.” Article on Susan Gilster in the Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati, Ohio. July 24, 3007.

“Changing Culture, Changing Care: S.E.R.V.I.C.E. First.” Listed in the Resources in Aging and Long-Term Care Catalog Update. Spring/Summer, 2007.

Kristi Guilfoyle interviewed for “Future Now” about Therapeutic Gardens. August, 2007.

“Alois Alzheimer Center: Excellence in Alzheimer’s Disease Care” Healthy Living Program on WCPO TV, Cincinnati, Ohio. September 2007.

“Adult Day Care has a Variety of Activities” Kristi Guilfoyle interviewed by the Cincinnati Enquirer. September, 2007.

“The Alois Alzheimer Center Receives its Second Deficiency Survey in a Row” Kudos Corner, Greater Cincinnati Health Council “Affiliate News.” Fall, 2007.

“The Alois Alzheimer Center received a deficiency-free survey”. Ohio Health Care Association’s NewsBites. November, 2007.

“A Way of Life: Developing an Exemplary Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Program.” Book review on leadershipcincinnati.com. December, 2007.

COMMUNITY ACTIVITY/SPEAKERS BUREAU
ALOIS ALZHEIMER CENTER
2007

“What’s New in Alzheimer’s Disease?” Presented to Tri-state Medical Group staff, Cincinnati, Ohio. (4)

“Pastoral Care.” Presented to St. Elizabeth Hospital, Edgewood, Kentucky. May, 2007. (25)

“ABCs of Alzheimer’s: Answers to the Most Common Caregiver Questions.” Presented to Dr. Modaual Group staff, Cincinnati, Ohio. October, 2007. (10)

“Care and Services for Individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia.” Presented to Dr. Mangal Group staff, Cincinnati, Ohio. December, 2007. (6)

“Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia: Recognizing Onset.” Presented to West Chester Medical Group staff, West Chester, Ohio. December, 2007. (20)

“The ABC’s of Alzheimer’s Disease” Presented to members of Sigma Kappa sorority, Covington, Kentucky. November, 2007. (25)

“Caring for Hearts: Ours and Others.” Presented to the American Red Cross, Cincinnati, Ohio. May, 2007. (200)

PROGRAM PARTICIPATION/LOCAL
ALOIS ALZHEIMER CENTER
2007

“Alzheimer’s Disease: Helping Families Manage Behaviors in the Home.” Presented by Michelle Huber, RN, Cincinnati, Ohio. January, 2007.

“Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia: Considerations throughout the Disease Process.” Presented by Manish Srivastava, MD, Cincinnati, Ohio. March, 2007.

“Diagnosis and Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease.” Presented by Stephen Mueller, MD, Cincinnati, Ohio. May, 2007.

“Weary, Worried & Wondering: Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment.” Presented by Gregg Warshaw, MD, Cincinnati, Ohio. July, 2007.

“Creating a Caring Culture: SERVICE First” Presented by Susan Gilster at the 18th Summer Symposium of the Alzheimer’s Association, Erlanger, KY. August, 2007.

“The ABC’s of Alzheimer’s Disease: When Does the Streetcar Get Here.” Presented by Kristi Guilfoyle, BS, Cincinnati, Ohio. September, 2007.

HEALTH WORKS/EXHIBITS
ALOIS ALZHEIMER CENTER
2007

Friendship Baptist Church, Cincinnati, Ohio. March, 2007. (800)

Red Cross Health Fair, Cincinnati, Ohio. April, 2007 (150)

Alzheimer’s Association Summer Symposium, Erlanger, Kentucky. (400)

Fairfield Community Art Center, Fairfield, Ohio. November, 2007. (500+)

STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN A CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
ALOIS ALZHEIMER CENTER
2007

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND TOURS CONDUCTED AT THE ALOIS ALZHEIMER CENTER
2007