A special way of communicating - Alzheimer's Association

New Chapter staff
Ellia Ryan has joined the Chapter as
the new Development Director. She
has 15 years of
development,
leadership and
marketing
experience with
UK nonprofits,
including the
British Lung
Ellia Ryan
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Foundation and
the international
development agency Oxfam. Most
recently she ran a business providing
training in leadership, communication
and problem-solving skills, and
facilitated team development and
strategic planning sessions. Her hobbies
include singing, enjoying nature and
the cultural arts, and appreciating
humor and laughter!
Shirley Vanderbilt, MA recently joined
the chapter as a Care Consultant with
the Connections program. She comes
from a background in marketing for
retirement and
assisted living
communities. Her
previous social
work experience
includes providing
services to
children and their
Shirley Vanderbilt families in mental
health and hospital care. Over an
18-year span between working with
children and her current transition to
senior care, Shirley freelanced as a
writer and photographer. Her
assignments took her throughout the
Caribbean and as far away as
Peru. Shirley is pleased to continue
her involvement with seniors and
their families by providing assistance
through Connections.
Community Forum on Alzheimer's disease–October 15, 2008
11:30 am–4:30 pm, REI Seattle
Join us for a community discussion about Alzheimer’s disease.
Your feedback will help us serve you better and influence
the formation of our 2009 public policy platform.
Early Stage Town Hall meeting–November 7, 2008
12:30 pm–4:00 pm, REI Seattle
This is an opportunity for individuals with early-stage
Alzheimer's disease to take the floor and voice their
perspectives on the Alzheimer experience.
Samantha Woodward, BA recently
joined the Chapter as the Social
Services Assistant
for the Early
Stage Memory
Loss program.
After graduating
from Illinois State
University with a
degree in English
Samantha Woodward
Studies in 2005,
she completed an
internship at the Make-a-Wish
Foundation of Illinois and then worked
as a Program Assistant at the American
Academy of Pediatrics for a little under
three years. Following a recent move to
Seattle from Chicago, Samantha is
enjoying exploring a new city. She is
excited about her new position at the
Association and is very thankful to have
the opportunity to help in the effort to
support those affected by dementia.
Memory Concerns?
You may be eligible
for the RECALL Study
If you are:
• 55 years of age or older
• In good health
Mark your calendar for these upcoming Champions events
• Not taking diabetes
medication
• A little worried about
your memory
• Interested in participating
in a research study for
possible treatment of
mild memory problems
Memory Wellness Program
University of Washington
and the VA Medical System
Toll free: 1(866)638-8813
Advocate training–January 2009
Find out what it means to be an advocate and learn effective
ways to work with state legislators and other public officials
to evoke change.
Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day–February 10, 2009
Join advocates from across the state to educate legislators
about issues important to the Alzheimer’s community.
For more information contact Patricia Hunter at
1(800)848-7097 or patricia.hunter@alz.org.