Research & Statistics

SPECIAL EVENTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE ALOIS ALZHEIMER CENTER
2008

Alois Alzheimer Center received the Step II National Quality Award from the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living.  October, 2008.

Susan Gilster, recipient of the Assisted Living Administrator Recognition Award American College of Health Care Administrators.  May, 2008.

The Alois Alzheimer Center celebrated its 21st Anniversary as a National Leader in Alzheimer Care. May, 2008.

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

Susan Gilster, member of the American Health Care Association’s Professional Work Group.  January, 2008 to present.

Susan Gilster, member of the United Nations Speaker’s Bureau, 2008 to present.

Susan Gilster and Jennifer Dalessandro, American Medical Directors Association Reviewers, Practice Guidelines. November, 2007 to present.

Dr. Robert Cluxton, Jr., appointed to the American Pharmaceutical Association’s Coordinating Council to Improve Collaboration in Supporting Patient’s with Alzheimer’s Disease. 2008 to present.

Alois Center staff contribute work and assistance in helping the Gardner family establish and coordinate the second annual “A Concert to Remember” to raise monies for the Alois Alzheimer Foundation. September, 2008.

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, 2008.

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.

Marvin Knobloch, recipient of the Booth Spirit Award from Volunteers of America.  October, 2008. 

INTERNATIONAL, NATIONAL & REGIONAL PRESENTATIONS AND MEETING PARTICIPATION
ALOIS ALZHEIMER CENTER
2008

“Who Do You Want Running Your Business?”  Presented by Susan Gilster at the 2008 Annual Conference and Exposition of the American College of Health Care Administrators, Cincinnati, OH.  May, 2008

“Meeting the Spiritual Needs of Individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease.”  Presented by Marvin Knobloch at the Ohio Health Care Association’s 2009 Annual Convention, Columbus, OH.  May, 2008.

“The Power of Intention: Moving Your Organization to the Next Level.”  Presented by Susan Gilster, a fifteen hour educational program for the Summer Leadership Conference of the American College of Health Care Administrators, Bermuda.  July, 2008.

“Staff Perception, Training and Retention.”  Presented by Susan Gilster at the Pioneer Network’s 8th National Conference, Washington, DC.  August, 2008.

“Organizational Model Yields Successful Transition for Residents and Families.”  Pre-conference workshop presented by Susan Gilster at the Alzheimer’s Association 16th Annual Dementia Care Conference, Garden Grove, CA.  August, 2008.

“Leading a Successful, Person-Centered Alzheimer’s Program.”  Presented by Susan Gilster at the Alzheimer’s Association 16th Annual Dementia Care Conference, Garden Grove, CA.  August, 2008.

“From Chaos to Calm: Results of a Long-Term Care Leadership Model for Administrator Success.”  Presented by Susan Gilster at the AHCA/NCAL 29th Annual Convention and Exposition, Nashville, TN.  October, 2008.

“Research Results of an Organizational Intervention on Staff Recruitment, Retention and Satisfaction in Three Environments.”  Presented by Susan Gilster at the Gerontological Society of America’s 61st Annual Scientific Meeting, National Harbor, MD.  November, 2008.

“Organizational Leadership Model Research Results in Improvements in Satisfaction and Long-Term Care Facility Success.”  Presented by Susan Gilster at the Gerontological Society of America’s 61st Annual Scientific Meeting, National Harbor, MD.  November, 2008.

 “Creating an Effective Administrator and Director of Nursing Partnership.”  Presented by Susan Gilster and Michelle Huber at the 15th Annual Winter Marketplace of the American College of Health Care Administrators, Las Vegas, NV.  December, 2008.

“Strategies for Managing the Real Cost of Staff Turnover.”  Presented by Susan Gilster at the 15th Annual Winter Marketplace of the American College of Health Care Administrators, Las Vegas, NV.  December, 2008.

PUBLICATIONS
ALOIS ALZHEIMER CENTER
2008

Gilster, SG; Dalessandro, JL: Creating a Successful Workforce Culture.  Nursing Homes/Long Term Care Management.  February, 2008.

Contributor for the Delirium and Acute Problematic Behavior Clinical Practice Guideline.
Published by the American Medical Directors Association.  2008.

Gilster, SD; Dalessandro, JL: From Chaos to Calm.  Advance for Long-Term Care Management.  July/August, 2008.

Gilster, SD:  Contributor for the Medication Management in Assisted Living White Paper.  Published by the Center for Excellence in Assisted Living. November, 2008.

RESEARCH PARTICIPATION
ALOIS ALZHEIMER CENTER
2008

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

Evaluation of Appropriate Medication Management in Palliative Care of Persons with Advanced Dementia.  University of Cincinnati, College of Pharmacy.  2008 to present.

FIT Kits: Enhancing Enjoyable Interactions Between Family Members and Individuals with Dementia.  Consultant on SBIR Grant, 2008 to present.

Clinitron Calming for Alzheimer's Patients, Hill-Rom, 2008 to present.

The Effects of Performance and Age on Neural Specialization: An fMRI Study. University of Cincinnati, Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders.  2008.

MEDIA ACTIVITY
ALOIS ALZHEIMER CENTER
2008

“Pastor to Pastor.”  Marvin Knobloch interview on radio WCVX.  January, 2008.

“Q&A on Leadership Development.”  Susan Gilster interview for article in HCPro’s Briefings on Long-Term Care.  March, 2008.

“Just One More Question.”  Susan Gilster interview for column by Gary Tetz in Long-Term Living Magazine.  June, 2008.

“Product of the Week: Changing Culture, Changing Care: S.E.R.V.I.C.E. First.”  Susan Gilster’s book listed in Update Weekly, newsletter of the North Carolina Health Care Facilities Association.  June, 2008.

“Members Earn AHCA Step II Quality Award.”  Alois Alzheimer Center listed in the Ohio News Bites, newsletter of the Ohio Health Care Association.  June, 2008.

 “AHCA/NCAL Quality Award 2008 Recipients.”  Alois Alzheimer Center listed in Provider long-term care journal.  October, 2008.

“Day Facilities Taking on Bigger Role in Elder Care.”  Kristi Guilfoyle interviewed for article in the Cincinnati Business Courier.  November, 2008.

COMMUNITY ACTIVITY/SPEAKERS BUREAU
ALOIS ALZHEIMER CENTER
2008

“Overview of Alzheimer’s Disease”.  Presented to Nursing Students at the University of Cincinnati’s Raymond Walters Campus, Cincinnati, Ohio.  January, 2008 (40)

“Art and Alzheimer’s: How to Work with Individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease.”  Presented to the Fairfield Community Art Center, Fairfield, Ohio.  January, 2008 (35)

“The Sandwich Generation: Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s Disease.”  Presented to Miami Valley Insurance Women, Cincinnati Ohio. January, 2008.  (23)

“Overview of Alzheimer’s Disease”.  Presented to Nursing Students at the University of Cincinnati’s Raymond Walters Campus, Cincinnati, Ohio.  April, 2008. (40)

“The Sandwich Generation: Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s Disease.”  Presented to Miami Valley Insurance Women, Fairfield, Ohio. May, 2008.  (80)

“Who Stole My Dinglehopper.”  Presented to Jewish Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio.  June, 2008.  (12)

“Who Stole My Dinglehopper.”  Presented to Social Service Association of Long Term Care, Cincinnati, Ohio.  August, 2008.  (25)

“Who Stole My Dinglehopper.”  Presented to The Drake Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio.  October, 2008.  (9)

“Overview of Alzheimer’s Disease”.  Presented to Nursing Students at the University of Cincinnati’s Raymond Walters Campus, Cincinnati, Ohio.  October, 2008 (40)

“Making Every Moment Count.”  Presented to Hyde Park Methodist Church, Cincinnati, Ohio. November, 2008.  (38)

“Who Stole My Dinglehopper.”  Presented to The Greater Cincinnati Healthcare Communications Council, Cincinnati, Ohio.  November, 2008.  (58)

PROGRAM PARTICIPATION/LOCAL
ALOIS ALZHEIMER CENTER
2008

“Alzheimer’s Disease: Strategies for Caregivers.”  Presented by Charles Puchta, Cincinnati, Ohio. January, 2008.

“Understanding and Managing Challenging Behaviors.”  Presented by Michelle Huber, RN, Cincinnati, Ohio.  March, 2008.

“Diagnosis and Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease.”  Presented by Steven Mueller, MD, Cincinnati, Ohio.  May, 2008.

“Making Every Moment count.”  Presented by Kristi Guilfoyle, BS, Cincinnati, Ohio.  July, 2008.

“Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia: Considerations Throughout the Disease Process.”  Presented by Manish Srivastava, MD, Cincinnati, Ohio.  September, 2008.

“Current Perspectives and Treatments in Alzheimer’s Disease.”  Presented by Brendan Kelley, MD, Cincinnati, Ohio.  November, 2008.

HEALTH WORKS/EXHIBITS
ALOIS ALZHEIMER CENTER
2008

“Creations Within.”  Fairfield Art Center, January, 2008.  (300)

Bethesda North Hospital Healthcare Fair, Cincinnati, Ohio.  (60)

Alzheimer’s Association Annual Symposium, Erlanger, Kentucky.  (350)

STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN A CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
ALOIS ALZHEIMER CENTER
2007

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND TOURS CONDUCTED AT THE ALOIS ALZHEIMER CENTER
2007