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
| DISCIPLINE/PROGRAM |
2007 |
2006 |
| Allied Health |
0 |
14 |
| Administration (MS, PhD) |
1 |
0 |
| Architecture (graduate & undergraduate) |
2 |
0 |
| Dietetics |
0 |
0 |
| Gerontology |
2 |
0 |
| Massage Therapy |
3 |
2 |
| Medical (students, residents) |
18 |
10 |
| Fellows of Geropsychiatry |
0 |
0 |
| Occupational Therapy |
0 |
0 |
| Pharmacy |
40 |
16 |
| Physical Therapy |
1 |
19 |
| Nursing - Undergraduate |
106 |
103 |
| Nursing – Graduate |
0 |
2 |
| Social Work |
0 |
0 |
| Speech & Language Pathology |
0 |
0 |
| Rabbinical/Seminary |
1 |
21 |
| Misc. Doctoral |
1 |
0 |
| Misc. Graduate |
0 |
0 |
| Misc. Undergraduate |
1 |
0 |
| High School |
1 |
0 |
| TOTAL |
177 |
187 |
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND TOURS
CONDUCTED AT THE
ALOIS ALZHEIMER CENTER
2007
| Location |
# of Individuals
|
| Local/ Ohio |
33 |
Out of State:
Indiana, Kentucky, New York, Washington D.C. |
9 |
| TOTAL |
42 |
|