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Issue: #31, August 10, 2012
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Free 24/7 Helpline:1-800-272-3900
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AlzBytes: the e-News of the Northeastern New York Chapter
4 Pine West Plaza, Suite 405 | Albany, NY 12205 | www.alz.org/northeasternny | infoneny@alz.org | 518.867.4999 |
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Board Appoints Smith-Boivin as New
Chapter Executive Director and CEO
The board of directors of the Alzheimer's Association Northeastern New York Chapter appointed Elizabeth "Beth" Smith-Boivin as the chapter's new executive director and chief executive officer effective August 1, 2012. Prior to her appointment Ms. Smith-Boivin served for ten years as director of the Anne B. and Leon J. Goldberg Alzheimer's/Dementia Resource Program at The Alzheimer's Center of Albany Med.
Ms. Smith-Boivin's appointment is the continuation of a 30-year career of service to the geriatric community and individuals with age-related dementias, including over 20 years of service to the Alzheimer's Association. From 1993 to 1998, she served as president of the board of the Northeastern New York Chapter, has served as a trustee since 1998, has been a support group facilitator since 2005, and continues to serve as a member of the Conference Planning Committee. From 1997 to 2005 Ms. Smith-Boivin served as a member of the Alzheimer's Association National Board of Directors. During her National Board tenure, she was a member of the Program Committee and Chapter Committee, chaired the Organizational Standards Task Force, and represented the association on the National Assisted Living Quality Coalition.
During her distinguished career in health and human services Ms. Smith-Boivin has served as a reviewer for the New York State Department of Health Dementia Grants Program, and is an appointee to the Albany County Long Term Care Council and the NYS Governor's Coordinating Council for Services Related to Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias.
Ms. Smith-Boivin is a Bachelor of Science in Sociology/Social Work (Siena College) and a Master of Science in Health Services Administration with a concentration in Gerontology (Sage Graduate School). She is a consultant in the areas of Alzheimer's disease, geriatrics and mental health and has presented at numerous seminars and conferences-regionally, nationally and internationally. Her accolades include the Alzheimer's Association Remembrance Award, the Coalition of NYS Alzheimer's Association Chapters' Frank Carlino Outstanding Advocate Award, and the Colonie Senior Service Centers Ann Marie Sheehy Bright Horizons Award.
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Become "The Savvy Caregiver"
at Oneonta Education Series
The Alzheimer's Association Northeastern New York Chapter is offering a free six- session training program to help equip family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease or other age-related dementias. The Savvy Caregiver is being offered at The Plains at Parish Homestead at 164 Heritage Circle in Oneonta from 11 am to 1 pm on Tuesdays, September 11, 18 and 25 and October 2 and 9.
"Taking care of a person with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia is hard work," said Chapter Director of Programs and Services William Hindrichs. "To do it successfully, family caregivers need special skills and knowledge and an attitude that helps them to look after themselves."
The Savvy Caregiver program helps caregivers better understand the changes being experienced by the individual with Alzheimer's or other age-related dementia, and helps caregivers to provide individualized care throughout the progression of the disease. Each two-hour session of The Savvy Caregiver is facilitated by a trained Alzheimer's Association staff member. Participants each receive a manual and DVD to refer to at home, and will leave each session with plans to help them practice new skills, put new knowledge to the test, and assess the success of each new tactic learned.
A light meal will be offered at the September 11 session. The Savvy Caregiver is a free program, but registration is required. For more information, or to register, email jmott@alz.org or call Jamie at 518-867-4999.
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American Join Care Foundation's 5th Annual Charity Golf Classic at Columbia Golf and Country Club
Enjoy a day of golf, dinner, and more in Claverack to benefit the Alzheimer's Association Northeastern NY Chapter. The day includes lunch, golf and cart, on-course refreshments, hole-in-one contests, dinner, awards, live and silent auctions and raffles for only $150 per person. You may join the group for dinner only for $50 per person. Sponsorship opportunities are available for interested organizations.
To register or obtain more information, email Eileen Pastore at epastore@whittierhealth.com or call her at 518.281.1046.
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We need YOU to be a Team Captain!
JOIN THE MOVEMENT. LEAD THE WAY.
Alzheimer's disease is the largest underfunded public health threat facing our nation today and it is growing at an epidemic rate. Today, more than half of all Americans know someone with Alzheimer's.
That should make it easy for each of us to make a HUGE impact by starting a team for the Capital Region Walk to End Alzheimer's on Saturday, October 20. Now is the time to recruit your team members and get them started on their fundraising. Sign up as a team captain and ask friends, family and coworkers to join you. Every team receives coaching and tools from the Alzheimer's Association to help meet fundraising and recruitment goals.
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Alzheimer's Association Northeastern New York Chapter provides education, support programs, care consultations and referrals for people with the disease and their caregivers in a 17-county region encompassing New York's Capital-Saratoga area and spanning from Columbia and Greene counties to Canada and from Fulton and Montgomery counties to Vermont. The chapter also works with the national association to raise funds to support these programs and research into treatment, prevention and a cure. Our helpline is available round the clock at 1-800-272-3900. Find us on the Web at www.alz.org/northeasternny. |
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