alzoc newsletter spring07 - Alzheimer's Association
alzoc newsletter spring07 - Alzheimer's Association alzoc newsletter spring07 - Alzheimer's Association
“There were so many abilities that were “still there,” said June, grateful that her mother had the opportunity to create art in spite of her illness.” -Helmi’s daughter, June Orange County Chapter Newsletter www.alzoc.org 24/7 Helpline: 1.800.272.3900 In this Issue From the Executive Director 2 An Affair to Remember gala 3 First Flowers of Spring by Helmi Art Expresses Memories, Emotions “Mom had a good mind,” reflected June,“she memorized all sorts of things, knew all the presidents, their terms in office…she knew quotes, long sections of things.” Even with Alzheimer’s, Helmi loved to “learn and grow,” shared her daughter. Helmi “Our ‘Affair to Remember Gala’ allows others to share in the beauty of these powerful works of art,” said Special Events Director, Candace Clark. See page 3 for details about our gala on March 23. Research Update 4 Legislative Update 5 Spring 2007 continued to be engaged in life until her recent passing at the age of 101. With Helmi’s innate appreciation for color and design, June was glad when her mother had the opportunity to create art through our Memories in the Making ® program, saying it encouraged her mother to express herself. Helmi was both delighted and surprised to learn that her “First Flowers of Spring” was selected as the program’s signature piece for 2007. She had no recollection, however, of having created the painting. continued on page 5 Get Involved 7 Upcoming Events 8
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“There were so many abilities that<br />
were “still there,” said June,<br />
grateful that her mother had the<br />
opportunity to create art in spite<br />
of her illness.”<br />
-Helmi’s daughter, June<br />
Orange County Chapter Newsletter<br />
www.<strong>alzoc</strong>.org<br />
24/7 Helpline: 1.800.272.3900<br />
In this Issue<br />
From the Executive<br />
Director<br />
2<br />
An Affair to<br />
Remember gala<br />
3<br />
First Flowers of Spring by Helmi<br />
Art Expresses Memories, Emotions<br />
“Mom had a good mind,” reflected<br />
June,“she memorized all sorts of<br />
things, knew all the presidents, their<br />
terms in office…she knew quotes,<br />
long sections of things.” Even with<br />
Alzheimer’s, Helmi loved to “learn and<br />
grow,” shared her daughter. Helmi<br />
“Our ‘Affair to Remember Gala’<br />
allows others to share in the beauty<br />
of these powerful works of art,” said<br />
Special Events Director, Candace<br />
Clark. See page 3 for details about<br />
our gala on March 23.<br />
Research Update<br />
4<br />
Legislative Update<br />
5<br />
Spring 2007<br />
continued to be engaged in life until<br />
her recent passing at the age of 101.<br />
With Helmi’s innate appreciation for<br />
color and design, June was glad when<br />
her mother had the opportunity to<br />
create art through our Memories in the<br />
Making ® program, saying it encouraged<br />
her mother to express herself. Helmi<br />
was both delighted and surprised to<br />
learn that her “First Flowers of Spring”<br />
was selected as the program’s signature<br />
piece for 2007. She had no recollection,<br />
however, of having created the painting.<br />
continued on page 5<br />
Get Involved<br />
7<br />
Upcoming Events<br />
8
Mission Statement<br />
The Alzheimer’s <strong>Association</strong><br />
Orange County Chapter is<br />
dedicated to promoting<br />
brain health in the general<br />
community, advancing<br />
research, and providing<br />
services, education and<br />
advocacy for individuals,<br />
families and the community<br />
affected by Alzheimer’s<br />
disease and related<br />
memory disorders.<br />
Board of<br />
Directors<br />
Micah J. Leslie, J.D.,<br />
Board Chairman<br />
Lena Berlove<br />
Kevin Bigelow<br />
Barry C. Cosgrove<br />
Carl W. Cotman, Ph.D.<br />
Jacqueline Dupont, Ph.D.<br />
Martin Furman<br />
Sonia Garcia<br />
Deborah Newquist, Ph.D.<br />
Beverly Newton Redfern<br />
W. Ronald Redmond,<br />
DDS, MS<br />
Kevin Nowicki, J.D.<br />
Jeff Saccacio, C.P.A.,<br />
P.F.S., Ch.F.C.<br />
Michael A. Sanchez<br />
Doug Schaaf, J.D.<br />
Patricia M. Soldano<br />
Paul Wexler<br />
HELP!<br />
From the Executive Director<br />
I have occasionally felt that scream rise from within –<br />
most particularly when I think of the literally tens of<br />
thousands of people we are not yet reaching. Our programs are strong. Support<br />
groups are powerful, our Helpline gives life-saving information, and AAOC<br />
educational programs change lives. At every turn, I stand proud, convinced that the<br />
work our team accomplishes is of truly impeccable quality. Why then, a scream?<br />
Sixty thousand people have or are at risk of having this disease in Orange County,<br />
yet we serve less than 20% of that number! We could grow by almost 50% using<br />
our existing resources in many areas – so how do we let people know we are here?<br />
You.<br />
My scream of “HELP” calls out to you to take this <strong>newsletter</strong> and offer it to a<br />
friend. My call for assistance is for YOU to put our message in your church bulletin,<br />
office <strong>newsletter</strong>, or add our Helpline and<br />
website to your email signature for one month.<br />
Invite us to speak at your club or house of<br />
worship. Invite ten friends to your home for<br />
dinner and invite a member of our team to tell<br />
them about our work. Place one of our posters in your store window or a stack of<br />
our <strong>newsletter</strong>s on your desk. Ask your doctor if s/he knows of us or would place<br />
materials in their waiting room. By calling 949.955.9000, you can get whatever help<br />
you may need.<br />
Friends, we need you – desperately. The slow, but clear, progress science is<br />
making towards a cure does not help our families today, but you can. Spread the<br />
word. Tell our story. Do not wait for someone else to ignite a passion for our cause<br />
in your family and friends, ignite that passion yourselves, content in the knowledge<br />
that you are saving families.<br />
It takes money to do our work, of course. It takes dedicated staff to perform the<br />
services we offer, and committed volunteer leadership to steer the ship. With all that<br />
we do, and I believe that we do well, we do not help for a moment if those who<br />
need us don’t know we are here. HELP!<br />
Jim McAleer<br />
After a brief hiatus, Jacque Dupont is once again serving on the<br />
AAOC Board of Directors. Owner and Chief Executive Officer of<br />
Irvine Cottages, Assured Horizons and Assured In Home Care,<br />
Jacque brings over twenty years of professional experience<br />
working with the elderly and the Alzheimer community.<br />
Dividing her time generously among numerous other Orange<br />
County organizations, Jacque is on the boards of St. Anne<br />
School, National Parkinson’s Foundation, South County Senior<br />
Services, Salvation Army, and WomanSage emeritus.<br />
“…we do not help for a<br />
moment if those who need us<br />
don’t know we are here.”<br />
Jacque Dupont Returns to Alzheimer’s Board<br />
Jacque Dupont<br />
Dupont, a resident of San Clemente, graduated from the University of San Diego,<br />
completed graduate studies at University of Southern California, received her two<br />
masters at USC in Gerontology, geriatric medicine, and her doctorate from Oxford.<br />
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Experience the Magic - Attend our<br />
“An Affair to Remember” Gala<br />
Please join us for a truly original evening celebrating the<br />
magic of movies! The evening will include al fresco hors<br />
d’oeuvres, cocktails, live entertainment, and silent and live<br />
auctions featuring our signature Memories in the Making ®<br />
artwork.<br />
Win a walk-on role on the hit TV show, Boston<br />
Legal, a Mexican vacation or a beautifully<br />
framed piece of Memories in the Making ® art.<br />
Featuring fabulous auction items, sumptuous<br />
appetizers and live entertainment, this elegant<br />
evening celebrates four timeless movie genres while<br />
raising money for our important programs.<br />
For tickets, the opportunity drawing or event information,<br />
call Candace at 949.757.3704.<br />
Atria<br />
ResCare<br />
Silent<br />
Auction<br />
Friday March 23, 2007<br />
at the<br />
Turnip Rose<br />
1901 Newport Boulevard<br />
Costa Mesa, CA<br />
6:30-8:30 Silent auction, live entertainment, cocktails<br />
and heavy hors d’oeuvres<br />
8:30 Award presentation and live auction<br />
9:30<br />
Honorees<br />
Live entertainment and dessert reception<br />
Please RSVP by March 16th<br />
Community Partner Hutchings Heroes<br />
Philanthropy Partner Angel Varela, Sr.<br />
Volunteer Partner Jerry Guibord<br />
AAOC Lifetime Partner Patricia Bonadio<br />
With special thanks to our Event Chairs: Jacque Dupont and Robert Rosenberg<br />
Friday, March 30, 2007<br />
California State University, Fullerton<br />
Titan Student Union Conference Center<br />
800 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton 92834<br />
8:30 am - 4:30 pm<br />
Made possible, in part, by:<br />
2ND ANNUAL 2007 THINKING AHEAD LIFELONG WELLNESS EXPO<br />
San Clemente Villas Silverado<br />
Join us for this exhilarating, fun and informative day.<br />
Internationally recognized speakers on healthy aging will<br />
provide the latest options for diagnosis and treatment of<br />
aging issues as well as advice on how to take control of our<br />
health for greater vitality and enrichment as we age.<br />
Hear the most current information on brain health, memory loss, and<br />
treatment.<br />
Learn to build more physical activity into your life.<br />
A kiss is Still a Kiss – renew your bliss and feelings of romantic<br />
energy and closeness with the one you love.<br />
Reduce your stress and relax with a complimentary massage.<br />
Selected workshops in Spanish and Vietnamese.<br />
Continuing Education credit will be awarded for selected programs<br />
for BRN and BBS.<br />
Learn about Veterans’ Administration little-known benefits.…and<br />
much more!<br />
Admission to all workshops and lectures, parking and lunch<br />
are FREE! Shuttle service is available. To RSVP or for more<br />
information, please call Brittany at 949.757.3703.<br />
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Research Update<br />
Increasing your mental fitness just got<br />
a little easier. The Alzheimer’s<br />
<strong>Association</strong> is offering a weekly<br />
crossword puzzle or brainteaser at<br />
our “Brain Gym” on our website at<br />
www.<strong>alzoc</strong>.org.<br />
Visit AAOC’s Resource Center to<br />
test-drive the Posit Science Brain<br />
Fitness program or to access our<br />
comprehensive array of related<br />
books, articles and videos.<br />
Questions? Call our 24/7 Helpline at<br />
1.800.272.3900.<br />
2006: Year in Science<br />
Brain Fitness<br />
What is brain fitness and why is it important?<br />
Physical fitness strengthens the body’s muscles and brain fitness strengthens the<br />
mind. Brain fitness is the maintaining and improving of cognitive abilities.This<br />
is important in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease because it will strengthen<br />
the reserve of brain cells, their connections and may even build new nerve cells.<br />
Who has time for another fitness program?<br />
One in ten individuals age 65 or older has Alzheimer’s.The MetLife Foundation<br />
Alzheimer’s Survey revealed that people 55 or older fear getting Alzheimer’s<br />
disease more than any other major illness. Isn’t it worth it to invest ten to 20<br />
minutes a day in a mental exercise program to reduce the risk of dementia?<br />
Many of the activities that improve brain function are already part of most<br />
people’s daily routine.<br />
What does a brain fitness program consist of?<br />
Healthy life style habits are the first steps.Adequate sleep, a well-balanced diet<br />
high in antioxidants, physical exercise and stress management keep the body and<br />
brain healthy. Here are a few brain healthy habits to include in your life:<br />
Take steps to manage your stress<br />
Exercise your brain every day<br />
Challenge yourself to keep learning and growing<br />
Stay socially connected<br />
The Year in Science is our annual summary and month-by-month timeline<br />
of key published studies, medical and scientific events, developments in<br />
therapeutics and care, and public policy activities affecting the dementia<br />
research and treatment arenas.<br />
The 2006 edition includes a compelling look-back at the first recorded<br />
case of Alzheimer’s disease, commemorating the 100th anniversary of Dr.<br />
Alois Alzheimer’s 1906 report on his patient Auguste D.<br />
Obtain your copy of the 2006: The Year in Alzheimer Science by visiting<br />
our website at www.<strong>alzoc</strong>.org or by calling our 24/7 Helpline at<br />
1.800.272.3900.<br />
Enhancing Mental Agility<br />
The daily lives of seniors was recently the focus of two studies published in the<br />
December 2006 issue of the Journal of the American Medical <strong>Association</strong>.<br />
Findings revealed that increased daily activities involving mental engagement<br />
improved cognitive abilities over a five-year time span.<br />
While these studies suggest there are steps we can take to reduce our risk for<br />
Alzheimer’s disease, additional research is necessary to prove that maintaining<br />
brain fitness is a definitive tool in the fight against this disease.<br />
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First Flowers of Spring<br />
continued from page 1<br />
Hundreds of pieces of Memories art are submitted annually. A<br />
jury has the unenviable task of selecting relatively few for our<br />
calendar and note cards, which are then sold to benefit our programs.<br />
Area professionals then donate the framing of the art before it is<br />
auctioned at our “Affair to Remember” gala (see page 3).<br />
Art Expresses Emotions and Memories<br />
Alzheimer’s and other memory loss disorders rob people<br />
of their most precious possession - their memories.The<br />
struggle to make sense of a once-familiar world is a constant<br />
source of confusion and loss. Memories in the Making ®<br />
allows those with Alzheimer’s to explore their memories and<br />
emotions through art.The art they produce is a tangible,<br />
often stirring, means of expression, one that speaks volumes<br />
to families…to caregivers…to us all.<br />
Established in 1986, the Memories in the Making<br />
program was the inspiration of art enthusiast, Selly Jenny.<br />
Selly, caregiver for her mother who suffered from<br />
Alzheimer’s, identified art as a medium to help those with<br />
dementia and limited verbal skills express their thoughts and<br />
feelings.“Dementia patients need to be able to express their<br />
feelings and when they no longer have words because of the<br />
disease – art bridges the gap,” said La Doris “Sam” Heinly,<br />
MSW, National Memories in the Making Consultant.<br />
Memories in the Making Coordinator, Marilyn Lorey<br />
hopes the art encourages empathy and understanding.“We<br />
must acknowledge the person behind the disease,” Lorey<br />
says,“It is important that we recognize their worth…their<br />
value as individuals who have made significant contributions<br />
throughout their lives.” Age and illness create a deceptive<br />
veil, suggests Lorey, through their art, we can appreciate and<br />
honor the essence of each individual.<br />
For more information on the Memories in the Making<br />
program, call Marilyn at 949.757.3719 or visit our website at<br />
www.<strong>alzoc</strong>.org.<br />
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Legislative Update<br />
Pat Soldano<br />
Chair, Public Policy Committee<br />
The Alzheimer’s <strong>Association</strong> stays informed on critical<br />
state and national policy issues and works to educate the<br />
public regarding laws, regulations and public programs to<br />
accomplish our mission.<br />
Stand Up<br />
National Advocacy Days, March 18 - 20 Washington, DC<br />
California Advocacy Day, Wednesday, April 18 Sacramento<br />
For more information, contact Patty Mouton at 949.757.3713<br />
or patty.mouton@alz.org.<br />
Speak Up<br />
Your calls, e-mails, letters and individual meetings with<br />
senators and representatives have a significant impact. Help<br />
convince Congress to accept the Senate’s increase in funding<br />
for Alzheimer’s research and to fully fund the Safe Return ®<br />
program.<br />
California Public Policy Priorities<br />
Enhancing the Alzheimer’s Day Care Resource Centers<br />
The Alzheimer’s <strong>Association</strong> California Council is<br />
introducing a bill to restore technical assistance and annual<br />
training for the 54 Alzheimer’s Day Care Resource Centers.<br />
With technical assistance and annual training lacking over the<br />
last seven to ten years, Centers struggle to stay current on the<br />
most effective strategies for managing those in the middle<br />
and late stages of the Alzheimer’s.<br />
(Estimated annual cost: $150,000)<br />
Planning for Alzheimer’s - the Public Health Crisis of the<br />
21st Century<br />
The Council seeks legislation to provide state funding for a<br />
comprehensive State Plan for Alzheimer’s Disease, enabling<br />
California to prepare now to meet expected demands for<br />
health care and other services and to ensure programs and<br />
services are dementia capable.<br />
(Estimated one-time cost: $200,000)<br />
Improving Quality of Alzheimer’s Care<br />
The Council will push for legislation to fund the<br />
development and delivery of a health care quality<br />
improvement program to address the deplorable state of<br />
health care for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other<br />
related disorders. The funding will also provide training for<br />
both family members and clinicians. (Estimated annual cost:<br />
$2.3 million)<br />
Are you a member of our E-Action Advocacy Network?<br />
Enroll today, e-mail Patty Mouton at patty.mouton@alz.org.<br />
Newsletter advertisers generously help cover related costs. Advertising should not be considered a specific endorsement of any particular product or service.<br />
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Charitable apologize for any errors and omissions in our<br />
list and would appreciate your help in correcting<br />
GiftsWe or updating it. Please call us at 949.757.3705.<br />
Gifts were received October -<br />
December 2006 in HONOR<br />
of the following individuals:<br />
(listed in bold)<br />
Mrs. Virginia Baker<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Krouse<br />
Dorothy Bartels<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Mike & Phyllis Martin<br />
Fred Bell<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James Sharkey<br />
Margaret Davis<br />
Mrs. Suzanne Conner<br />
Kris Donaldson<br />
Ms. Mary Winkley<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Marty Druckman<br />
Mrs. Carol Harman<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Wally & Joyce Gillman<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Don & Elizabeth Ayres<br />
Sid Gilman & Carol Barbour<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Gilman<br />
Roy G.Goodman<br />
Mrs. Emma Jean Goodman<br />
Beatriz, Alison & Diana Hare<br />
Ms. Alice A. Hare<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Earl Lawson<br />
Mrs. Carol Harman<br />
Pam Lawson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James A. Lawson<br />
Mr. Robert Mahr<br />
Mrs. Carol Harman<br />
Helen McCarthy<br />
Ms. Mary Ann McCarthy<br />
Rev. Gary K. Price<br />
Mrs. Carol Harman<br />
Barbara Ridgeway<br />
Mr. Ralph Zoerlein<br />
Virginia Schrock<br />
Mrs. Alison P. Mead<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James E. Spray<br />
Mr. Robert D. Newcomb<br />
Helen Sun<br />
Mrs. Ruth N. Gross<br />
Terry & Janice Turner<br />
Ms. Stephanie Samuel<br />
Linda Sue Ubl<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Joel T. Michaels<br />
Connie Webster<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Eric Webster<br />
Marilyn & Wayne Weible<br />
Mrs. Alison P. Mead<br />
Julia WIlkerson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Earl Lawson<br />
Gifts were received October -<br />
December 2006 in MEMORIAL<br />
of the following individuals:<br />
(listed in bold)<br />
Mary Jane Bailey<br />
Mrs. Marjorie Sundeen Hempstead<br />
Natalie Bailey<br />
Ms. Evelyn Augustus<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John Casey<br />
Ms. Lisa Fevely<br />
Ms. Carol M. Grobee<br />
Ms. Harriett Hawkins Field<br />
Mrs. Sherrill Jean Mayo<br />
Ms. Judy K. Michael<br />
Mrs. Anna E. Whittet-Pitts<br />
Halcyon Ball<br />
Mrs. Diane Schmitz<br />
Lloyd Barnes<br />
Mrs. Rose Barnes<br />
Mrs. Frankie Jean Lainhardt<br />
Mrs. Andrea Owen<br />
Mr. & Mrs. David Rogers<br />
Ms. Mary Winkley<br />
Frances Bartsch<br />
Ms. Alese H. Snavely<br />
Delight Ruth Beal<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John Sutherland<br />
Clem Berberet<br />
Mrs. Pat J. Johnson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James A. Wolfelt<br />
John Bishop<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony A. Allen<br />
Maxson Bishop<br />
Mrs. Katherine L. Bishop<br />
Robert Braziel<br />
Mr. & Mrs. William H. Jones<br />
Mayfield Middle School<br />
Ruseell Brown<br />
Mrs. Sophie Joyce<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Bobby S. Newton<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas L. Newton<br />
Mr. Glenn H. Pyeatt<br />
Phyllis J. Shlecter<br />
Silverado Senior Living Newport Mesa<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Alfred B. Thomas<br />
Tutton Insurance Services, Inc.<br />
Donna Buonauro<br />
Ms. Virginia A. Buonauro<br />
Joseph Carcell<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Sinatra<br />
Ms. Carole Wagner<br />
Mr. James J. Chapman<br />
Ms. Carol M. Cox<br />
Al Chunko<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Bob Huntley<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Paul Koons<br />
Phil H. Cook<br />
Mr. & Mrs. William M. Janes<br />
Jack Cosand<br />
Mr. Bill Stone<br />
Floyd Cummings<br />
Iteris Holdings, Inc.<br />
Joseph Devito<br />
Yvonne C. Morrison<br />
Alice Ebel<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James A. Lawson<br />
Chuck Edwards<br />
Mrs. Joanne Edwards<br />
Ms. Lucy A. Stellrecht<br />
Dorothy Emmett<br />
Lake Park Club<br />
Barbara Tighe<br />
Mrs. Ann Enderly<br />
Mrs. Virginia P. Evans<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Hugh & Gae Wood<br />
Herbert Filkoff<br />
Helene Homonoff<br />
Gladys Foglesong<br />
Ms. Honey Leas<br />
Lew Forney<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond L. Forney<br />
Rudy Frances<br />
Mrs. Virgie L. Smith<br />
Grace Fritzsche<br />
Ms. Carolyn Farkas<br />
Ms. Mary Flint<br />
Robin Fry<br />
Mrs. Rosemary M. Hezlep<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Ernest W. Hookway<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Cortez Hoskins<br />
Irvine Unified School District<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Kurtenacker<br />
Ms. Catherine Liu<br />
Ms. Sandra O’Briant<br />
Mr. & Mrs. William D. Pfleiderer<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher W. Quinn<br />
Ms. Mary Jo Reutter<br />
Ms. Jennie R. Silva<br />
Florinda Slocomb<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Snyder<br />
Ms. Mary Lou Sortais<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Walter Sterling<br />
Tustin Areas Woman’s Club<br />
Alfred Gallegus<br />
Ms. Terry G. Eberhart<br />
Tom Gaston<br />
Mr. & Mrs. William N. Littlefield<br />
Mr. Wilbur Thomas Gaston<br />
Joan C. Fearon<br />
Charline Howell<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Harry Sanders<br />
Ms. Beverly Stern<br />
Gerald Geisbush<br />
Ms. Cynthia L. Talmadge<br />
Wallace Henry Gillman<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Don & Elizabeth Ayres<br />
Betty Glickman<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff & Robin Fox<br />
Thelma Glowka<br />
Rancho Canada<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert R. Tattenhorst<br />
Dr. Galal A. Gough<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Willis Gough<br />
Ms. Kristina L. Sirca<br />
Willis J. Gough<br />
Ms. Kristina L. Sirca<br />
Katherine Anne Gray<br />
Mrs. Maureen M. Mccleary<br />
Bernice Griffith<br />
Mr. Ed Griffith<br />
Shirley Hagmier<br />
Nett Solutions<br />
Ms. Patricia Hart<br />
Shelton Fire Protection Co.<br />
Barbara “Betty” Hemm<br />
Barbara Krispel<br />
Ruth Henderson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Ken & Suzanne Henderson<br />
Arthur Hill<br />
Mr. William H. Barstow<br />
Maidie Hohener<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Louis J. Cassesso<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Dorfman<br />
Mrs. Diane Glassman<br />
Ms. Denise G. Gustafson<br />
Mr. Milton O. Haugen<br />
Mr. Conrad Hohener, Jr.<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Ernie Hohener<br />
Mr. Steven J. Keiser, D.d.s.<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Richard W. La Rue<br />
Mr. Glenn H. Pyeatt<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald R. Ramsted<br />
Mrs. Janet L. Reese<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Rodriguez<br />
Mr. Dwight C. Schroeder<br />
Ms. Marlene Thorson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald M. Wilkerson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Eric Anthony Wolff<br />
Jon Hood<br />
Mount Hermon <strong>Association</strong>, Inc.<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John L. Riegel<br />
Charles Johnson<br />
Ms. Betty Oberman<br />
J. Beverly Johnson<br />
Cal State Fullerton<br />
Virginia Kapke<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James E. Kaul<br />
Kelly<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Norman Berlinger<br />
Allyne La Valle<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Steven & Glenda Joerger<br />
Germain Langner<br />
Mrs. Vivienne M. Campbell<br />
Norma Laughlin<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Sprinkel<br />
Mary Lejsek<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Larry J. Landesman<br />
Joseph Lemons<br />
Mr. Tom Peacock<br />
Tony Lewandowski<br />
Mrs. Diane M. Ikuta<br />
Virginia Loskorn<br />
Margery Bates<br />
Belton Love<br />
Ms. Carmen Love<br />
Theora Lyons<br />
Ms. Carol J. Abraham<br />
Mrs. Julia Anthony<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Barber<br />
Mr. & Mrs. William Fleming<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James R. Golden<br />
Mrs. Hazele T. Johnson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. David Laing<br />
Ms. Sylvia L. Sherwood<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Newton A. Wilson<br />
Yvonne Macloskey<br />
Ms. Gwen C. Arruda<br />
Velda Mahr<br />
Mr. Robert L Mahr<br />
Mary Malone<br />
Mrs. Monya Warren<br />
Jessie Z. Maples<br />
Mr. Luther W. Maples<br />
Anthony F. Marino<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Wynne<br />
Celia Martinez<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas L. Wheeler<br />
Mary Molloy<br />
Ms. Katharina Faibusch<br />
Frances Mooney<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Ralph A. Hardin<br />
Donna Morehouse<br />
Ms. Beverly L. Nesbit<br />
Rosco H. Morgan<br />
J.r. Schutz<br />
Lorraine Moser<br />
Cash Plus Inc<br />
Lee Nutzman<br />
Judge & Mrs. P. De Dubovay<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Manis<br />
Hinda Szper<br />
Sue Ellen Omsted<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony T. Dang<br />
Ms. Lidia Haught<br />
Ms. Teresa Ott<br />
Richard Oomens<br />
Mr. David Tamo<br />
James Parkes<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James F. Elder<br />
Ms. Lucille C. George<br />
Jim Parkes<br />
Ms. Ruby R. Dorr<br />
Ms. Doris Olofson<br />
Jerry Peacock<br />
Mr. Tom Peacock<br />
Shirley Peoples<br />
Mason Peoples<br />
Dr. Leonard Pestor<br />
Mrs. Shirley C. Bender<br />
Beta Omicron Master<br />
Mrs. Barbara Firor<br />
Ms. Judy A. Gibson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. George R. Henderickson<br />
Ms. Miriam B. Ingenito<br />
Marsten Jenkins<br />
Mrs. Miriam B. Larson<br />
Ms. Martha Lennihan and Mr. Paul Thayer<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Elmo North<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John D. Peterson<br />
Mr. Joseph G. Preston<br />
Ms. Susan Werner<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Kent Wilson<br />
Rose Pisakov<br />
Ms. Betty R. Goslin<br />
Elaine Pollard<br />
Ms. Carol Kugler<br />
Percy Raiche<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Mccaughey<br />
Ms. Audrey Ramsay<br />
Mrs. Heather Garner<br />
Stephen Rebovich<br />
Mrs. Chris R. Conway<br />
Ms. Patricia A. Cooney<br />
Joanna D. Renninger<br />
Ms. Anita Renninger<br />
Renez Richardson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Richard A.bollinger<br />
Jackie Ruday<br />
Mr. & Mrs. David Albert<br />
Joan Samuelson<br />
Ms. Ellen Oasis<br />
Stanley Sanders<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Herb Rosenblum<br />
Dorothy Schomaker<br />
Ms. Nancy Zarndt<br />
Elisabeth Schreiner<br />
Mr. Christian Boenisch<br />
Angeline Schuld<br />
Ms. Dolores Kottman<br />
Bernice Secunda<br />
Ms. Judy Quinn<br />
Ethelorriane “Ethel” Senese<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John Hole, Jr.<br />
Irma Linda Serfin<br />
Mr. Eric Printup<br />
Gordon Shaw<br />
Mrs. Dixie Shaw<br />
Dan Sheehan<br />
Ms. Ginny Wielandt<br />
Helen Shelton<br />
Ms. Shirley Shelton<br />
John P. Short<br />
Ms. Mary Ellen Bowman<br />
Ms. Elaine Mcmillion<br />
Carl Sipes<br />
Mrs. Patty Sipes<br />
Hazel Smock<br />
Mr. Carl R. Falletta<br />
Lois Spear<br />
Mr. & Mrs. David R. Abernethy<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Y. Barton<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Cooke<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Craig L. Frantz<br />
Ms. Elizabeth S. Mordaunt<br />
Eleanor Ord<br />
David Speyer<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Rick & Mona Ampudia<br />
The Donald Daucher Family<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Grossman<br />
Ms. Mary Lane<br />
Ms. Gloria Mccaffrey<br />
Mrs. Marilyn B. Olson<br />
Mrs. Phyllis J. Seidler<br />
Mrs. Dolores J. Stuhr<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Walker<br />
Sid Stahl<br />
Herb Pharm, Inc<br />
Service Power, Inc.<br />
Mr. David Stein<br />
Ms. Sherri Levy<br />
Ms. Eleanor Stein<br />
Cletus Stephens<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Don & Elizabeth Ayres<br />
James H. Suggs<br />
Mr. Donald K. Suggs<br />
Margaret Swann<br />
Ms. Deanna Steinbrecher<br />
Mary Tamluerro<br />
Ms. Jean Linsky<br />
Gaylord Taylor<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Kohler<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Mccallson<br />
Rodney Taylor<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Kohler<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Kuskey<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Mccallson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Fred S. Sandberg<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel T. Van Dorpe<br />
Margaret Tessier<br />
Ann R. Baruch<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Donald M. Weyl<br />
Helen Thorpe<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Steven & Glenda Joerger<br />
Angela Townsend<br />
Mr. David Thompson<br />
Joseph Valent<br />
Mr. Wesley Horvath<br />
Florence Viscetto<br />
Mr. Paul F. Viscetto<br />
Sarah Walling<br />
Sigrid Mcmahan<br />
Arnold Waxman<br />
Ms. Bernice Jagoda<br />
Ruth Weadon<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Tony Acosta<br />
Bella “Bunny” Weiner<br />
Mrs. Daphne Poltorak<br />
Dorothy Westra<br />
Mr. Steven Lawrence Anderson<br />
Ms. Cindy Carlson<br />
Mr. Steven E. Fishman<br />
Ms. Nancy Griffith<br />
Ms. Eleanor Locke<br />
Mr. Gregory F. Mcmahon<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Polito<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Tony Ruvalcaba<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin H. Spann<br />
D. Suhr<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel A. Suniga<br />
Ms. Ramona I Suniga<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Thorpe<br />
Mr. & Mrs. William D. Thorpe<br />
Mrs. Lynn Van Dam<br />
Mr. Cornelius W. Westra<br />
Ms. Jean A. Westra<br />
Sybal Whitlock<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Bob Daney<br />
Bernard Wishney<br />
Mrs. Mary Ann Wishney<br />
Phyllis “Flip” Wonn<br />
Mr. & Mrs. William F. Breitzman<br />
Mr. Norman H. Carpenter<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Don R. Daniels<br />
Mr. & Mrs. R. Parker Dawkins<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John Van Hise, Sr.<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Gordon & Evelyn Wilson<br />
Mr. Grant C. Wonn<br />
Jane Wyatt<br />
Ms. Darlene F. Riodan<br />
Verlee Yorba<br />
Ms. Barbara L. Dodson<br />
Robert Zant<br />
Mr. Joseph A. Cencel<br />
Ms. Ruth Ryan<br />
Beatrice Zigmond<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Steven Labb<br />
6 | Orange County Chapter Newsletter 1.800.272.3900
Get Involved<br />
Join Us in Giving Help & Hope<br />
“I was sure no one understood what was happening to my family.<br />
I was afraid that I just had to deal with this alone and I just didn’t<br />
think I could. I was losing hope, until I found you…” caregiver<br />
Whether volunteering your time, lending your talents or sharing your<br />
treasures, you make it possible for us to give help and hope to<br />
individuals who now may know only despair. Here are just a few ways<br />
you can get involved.<br />
Organize a Workplace Fundraiser<br />
Follow the lead of the Pacific Life Good Guys, with creativity and<br />
caring, they organized yearlong events internally to raise over $10,000<br />
for our programs - a record amount! The Pacific Life Good Guys also<br />
help by giving hundreds of volunteer hours each year. For more<br />
information about workplace giving, call Shelli at 949.757.3706.<br />
Turning Empty Ink Cartridges into Cash<br />
It’s as easy as 1-2-3.<br />
1. Just place your used cartridges (laser or ink jet) in baggies we<br />
provide.<br />
2. Put the baggie in the mail – postage is pre-paid.<br />
3. Empties4Cash pays AAOC for each cartridge you send.<br />
A perfect solution for empties – at home and at work. Have<br />
questions? Need baggies? Call Shelli at 949.757.3706.<br />
Make your Occasion Truly Special<br />
Join the growing number of caring adults and children who are<br />
incorporating philanthropy into their weddings, birthdays, and other<br />
special occasions, asking friends to, in lieu of gifts, donate to the<br />
Alzheimer’s <strong>Association</strong>. Gifts can be given on-line at www.<strong>alzoc</strong>.org<br />
or by phone. Call Shelli at 949.757.3706.<br />
Increase Your Income and Save on Taxes<br />
Make a donation through a planned gift and create a lasting legacy in<br />
the fight against Alzheimer’s while providing for your own future. To<br />
learn more about enhancing your income and realizing generous tax<br />
savings, call Michael Haggin, Director of Development at 949.757.3707<br />
or by e-mail michael.haggin@alz.org.<br />
Double the Value of your Gift<br />
Ask your HR department about “matching gifts.” Many companies<br />
will match their employee’s gifts to charitable organizations. Some<br />
will even make a donation to organizations where employees<br />
volunteer.<br />
All donations are fully tax deductible, as allowed by law.<br />
Donate your vehicle<br />
Free pickup and towing of your unwanted car,<br />
truck, boat or RV. Receive an IRS tax<br />
deduction while helping to support the<br />
<strong>Alzheimer's</strong> <strong>Association</strong> Orange County<br />
Chapter. For details call Shelli at 949.757.3706<br />
or visit our website at www.<strong>alzoc</strong>.org.<br />
Easing the Journey of Others<br />
Many of our nearly three hundred volunteers are all too<br />
well acquainted with <strong>Alzheimer's</strong>; the disease has robbed<br />
them of a loved one or friend. They dedicate their time<br />
and talents in a determined effort to ease the journey for<br />
others. Others simply see the growing incidence of the<br />
disease and step in to do what they can to help.<br />
Last month, we celebrated this compassionate contingent<br />
at our annual Volunteer Recognition Breakfast at The<br />
Daily Grill and acknowledged these volunteers for their<br />
special efforts:<br />
Patricia Paez of Latino Health Access received The Community<br />
Awareness Award for her outstanding contributions to<br />
increasing awareness of the <strong>Association</strong> and of <strong>Alzheimer's</strong><br />
disease. Patricia has been instrumental in our collaboration<br />
with LHA, enhancing our ability to serve more Latino families.<br />
Yen Tran and Linda Kaplan were each given The Helping Hand<br />
Service Award in recognition of their outstanding commitment<br />
and leadership. Yen coordinates and facilitates our Saturday<br />
Vietnamese Support Group, generously donating refreshments<br />
and creating special holiday celebrations. Linda is a longstanding<br />
and tireless member of the Memories in the Making ®<br />
program committee. A gifted framer, Linda also has donated<br />
framing for our Memories collection since 1998.<br />
Fred Ferketic and Janet Herman were each awarded the<br />
Improving Lives of Others Award in recognition of outstanding<br />
dedication to educating the public and increasing awareness<br />
about <strong>Alzheimer's</strong> disease in the community. In addition to<br />
assisting with health fairs and support groups, Fred provides<br />
innumerous community trainings all throughout Orange County.<br />
Janet has devoted seven years of service to developing our<br />
Interfaith Program, providing a spiritual connection at various<br />
houses of worship for more than 2,000 individuals with<br />
dementia and their caregivers.<br />
If you have a couple hours to give once a week or just<br />
once in a while, call Gina Henexson, Volunteer<br />
Coordinator, at 949.757.3710. Or visit our website at<br />
www.<strong>alzoc</strong>.org to view current opportunities.<br />
With special thanks to The Daily Grill in Irvine, again<br />
generous hosts our annual Volunteer Recognition<br />
Breakfast.<br />
New Grants<br />
October 2006 - December 2006<br />
Archstone Foundation<br />
Asera Care Hospice Orange County Foundation<br />
Boeing Company Employees Community Fund<br />
Eichenberg-Larson Charitable Foundation<br />
Ingram Micro, Inc.<br />
Lon V. Smith Foundation<br />
Gardner Grout Foundation<br />
Pacific Life Foundation<br />
Steele Foundation<br />
Wynn Foundation<br />
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Irvine, CA 92614<br />
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Please call 949.757.3705.<br />
For current research, happenings and so much more,<br />
visit www.<strong>alzoc</strong>.org.<br />
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Towards an Alzheimer’s Cure<br />
Upcoming Events<br />
“An Affair to Remember - The Magic of Movies”<br />
Friday, March 23 - Turnip Rose, Costa Mesa<br />
This elegant evening will feature four timeless movie genres while guests enjoy red<br />
carpet treatment, fabulous fare, live entertainment, and auction items galore,<br />
including art from our Memories in the Making ® program. For information, call<br />
Candace at 949.757.3704.<br />
Thinking Ahead - Lifelong Wellness Expo<br />
Friday, March 30 - CSU-Fullerton, Titan Student Union Conference Center<br />
For everyone interested in wellness and aging, including enhancing your vitality,<br />
current updates on memory loss issues and treatments, reducing your stress and<br />
more. Featuring internationally recognized speakers, 75+ exhibitors, free parking,<br />
free admission, and free lunch. Call Brittany for details, 949.757.3703.<br />
2nd Annual AAOC Caregiver Picnic<br />
Saturday, May 19 - Mason Regional Park, Irvine<br />
Enjoy an afternoon at the park and lunch with friends and family at our Caregiver<br />
Picnic on Saturday, May 19th from 11:30 am -1:30 pm.This annual family gathering<br />
will once again include a picnic lunch and entertainment–- all provided at no cost.<br />
Please consider bringing your loved one; they will have the chance to create<br />
Memories in the Making ® art with our attentive and well-trained staff. To make<br />
reservations, contact Courtney at 949.7573761.<br />
Crean Classic Golf Tournament<br />
Honoring the memory of benefactor and friend, John Crean.<br />
Monday, June 11 - Strawberry Farms Golf Club, Irvine<br />
Enter a team or sign on as an event sponsor for this annual June golf tournament<br />
featuring food, fun, opportunity drawings, and more.The unique “shamble” format<br />
and premier prizes attract 144 players to this lovely and prestigious course. For<br />
tournament or sponsorship information, call Candace at 949.757.3704.<br />
For information about registration, sponsorship or vendor participation<br />
at the above events, please call the Chapter office at 949.955.9000.<br />
Non-Profit Org.<br />
U.S. Postage Paid<br />
Santa Ana, CA<br />
Permit No. 4129