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

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