Memory Walk 2006 - Alzheimer's Association

Inland Northwest Chapter Newsletter 

Volume 8, Issue 1 

Published quarterly for our donors, volunteers, advocates 

and friends of the Alzheimer community 

Oh, what a beautiful morning it was Oct. 7 for 

the Inland Northwest Chapter’s Memory/ 

Doggie Walk! 

The sun brought out a large number of walkers and 

doggies to join in the festivities at venues at Farragut 

State Park in North Idaho and Mirabeau Point Park in 

Spokane Valley. 

Laura Papetti (KREM 2) served as honorary chair for 

the North Idaho event. Leslie Laursen (Mrs. Washington 

1991) and Tom Sherry (KREM 2) shared the spotlight 

with Tom’s dog Doppler as honorary chairs for the 

Spokane area. 

The walks concluded with a celebratory chili feed for 

the more than 500 participants who ventured out to support 

the cause of persons with Alzheimer’s disease and 

related dementias. 

Our Mission: 

North Idaho achieved a 

record high of $49,600 

from walkers and sponsors. 

Spokane and Eastern 

Washington walkers 

and sponsors contributed 

more than $30,000. 

Look for a list of award 

winners, sponsors and 

volunteers on pages 2 

and 3. 

Thanks to our honorary 

chairs, sponsors, volunteers 

and participants! 

To enhance care and support for individuals, their 

families, and caregivers and to eliminate Alzheimer’s 

disease through the advancement of research. 

Fall 2006 

www.inwalza.org 

Chapter Office: (509)473-3390 

North Idaho Helpline: (208) 772-2542 

North Idaho Office: (208) 666-2996 

Memory Walk 2006: Taking Steps to End Alzheimer’s 

Your hard work means that we will be able to continue 

with programs and support throughout the year to touch 

the lives of so many families who are currently dealing 

with Alzheimer’s. 

Top Right: Spokane walkers came in all ages and sizes 

Bottom Right: Four Seasons Team 

Left: Laura Papetti 

Underwriting for this newsletter provided by:

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

BOARD 

OFFICERS 

President 

Debra Benson 

Vice President 

Terry O’Leary 

Secretary/Treasurer 

James Schaefer 

BOARD 

MEMBERS 

Jack French 

Scott Gardner 

Elaine Hopkins 

Lon Page 

Laura Papetti 

Dr. John Tran 

Larry Weiser 

Staff 

Executive Director 

Joel Loiacono 

Development Director 

Sandi Druff el 

North Idaho Coordinator 

PJ Christo 

Communications and 

Program Assistant 

Garry Matlow 

Inland Northwest 

Chapter 

910 W. 5th Ave. Suite 256, 

Spokane, WA 99204 

Walkers wear PJs to honor PJ 

Linda Armon-Reynolds, Jessica White and Jan Armon were defi nitely the 

“talk of the walk” Oct. 7 at the Memory Walk in North Idaho. 

The three women turned out in pajamas to walk in memory of Patricia Jean (PJ) 

Armon. Jan and Linda are daughters and Jessica is the niece of Patricia Jean, who 

contracted Alzheimer’s disease at the tender age of 53. Patty lived with her daughter 

Jan after her diagnosis until Jan was no longer able 

to care for her. 

Jan talks about how challenging life had 

been in her caregiving and how the Alzheimer’s 

Association was a huge help to her. She frequently 

needed to refer to the wonderfully thorough book 

“The 36 Hour Day,” and highly recommends it to 

all caregivers. Patty died of Alzheimer’s disease 

on her 64th birthday. Jan and Linda are concerned 

deeply about the prevalent incidence of Alzheimer’s 

disease, as their mother, great-grandmother and 

great-great-grandmother all had dementia. They 

continue to be actively involved in the fi ght against 

Alzheimer’s disease by participating in our North 

Idaho Memory Walk. 

We all loved how you identifi ed your team with your cozy PJs! 

Spokane Memory/Doggie Walk Awards 

Traveling Plaque: Spokane Valley Good Samaritan Village 

Team Facility: 

1st Place Spokane Valley Good Samaritan Village $3,348.05 

2nd Place Alterra Clare Bridge $1,976.26 

3rd Place Royal Plaza Retirement Center $933.50 

Teams: 1st Place Do Walkers I (Captain Melissa Poland-Knapik) $2,230 

2nd Place Go Getters (Captain Lee Tobias) $2,068.55 

3rd Place Sigma Kappa I (Captain Stefani Davis) $970 

North Idaho Memory/Doggie Walk Awards 

Dog of the Day: Boomer 

Top Fundraising Individual: JoEllyn Reynolds $4,544 

Traveling Trophy: 4 Seasons $5,417 

Team 15+: Guardian Angel Homes (Desi Eggers & LeAnne Austin) $2,267 

Team 10-14: 4 Seasons (Lori Varbero) $5,417 

Team 6-9: Bestland Retirement (Jeannette Judd) $3,588 

Team 3-5: Woodland Middle School (Sherri Gittle) $300 

Partners Team:Order of the Eastern Star (JoEllyn Reynolds) $4,574 

www.inwalza.org

Memory Walk Sponsors and Volunteers 

NORTH IDAHO SPONSORS 

Gold Sponsors 

• Coldwell Banker-Schneidmiller 

Realty 

• Forest Pharmaceuticals 

• Group Health Cooperative 

• Kiwanis of Coeur d’Alene 

• Pfizer Pharmaceuticals 

• Rathdrum Power LLC 

• Super 1 

• Susan Melchiore, MD 

• Wal-Mart 

• Food Services of America 

Silver Level 

• Guardian Angel Homes 

• Mountain West Bank 

Gem Level 

• Alternative Health Care 

• BeeHive Homes of CDA 

• Bestland 

• Boundary Community Hospital 

• CareNet 

• Century 21 

• Coeur d’Alene Mines 

• Coeur d’Alene Press 

• Coldwater Creek 

• Comfort Keepers 

• Hayden Country Guest Homes 

• Inland Northwest Consultants 

• Knudtsen Chevrolet 

• Kootenai Medical Center 

• LaCrosse Health & Lehab 

• LifeCare Center of Coeur d’Alene 

• LifeCare of Sandpoint 

• Loyalton 

• North Idaho Home Health 

• Panhandle State Bank 

• Pinewood Care Center 

• Plummer Forest Products 

• Rite Aid 

• Rose Terrace Country Homes & 

Cottages 

• Windermere CDA Realty 


Water Station 

• Tomlinson Black 

• CDA Homes 

• flexcel 

• Interstate Concrete & Asphalt 

• Valley Vista of Sandpoint 

• Albertson’s 

Breakfast 

• Autumn Haven 

• BeeHive Homes of Sandpoint 

• Bonner General Hospital 

• Community of Christ Church 

• Global Credit Union 

• GMAC 

• Hecla Mining Co. 

• Marshall Mend Realty 

• Retirement Publishing 

• Runge Finance 

• The Bridge 

US Bank 

Wells Fargo Bank 

NORTH IDAHO VOLUNTEERS 

• Bob Allan 

• LeAne Austin 

• Mary Ann Babin 

• Jennifer Baus 

• Pearl Bouchard 

• Jennifer Burtness 

• George & Kim Ciccone 

• Peggy Fairfield 

• Stephanie Godinez 

• Janice Guercio 

• Danna Harris 

• Elaine Hopkins 

• Nora Horn 

• Susan Jesse 

• Penny Limpert 

• Crystal Lorenzen 

• Barbara Lund 

• Bill Mazurek 

• Kat Oswald 

• Candy Pentland 

• Terri Roeth 

• Cindy Shoeman 

• Leslie Wolf 

• Jan Young 

SPOKANE SPONSORS 

National Sponsors 

Kindred Healthcare 

Creative Memories 

Media Sponsor 

KREM 2 TV 

Prestige Partners 

Alterra Clare Bridge 

Brookdale Park Place 

Northpointe Retirement Community 

Harbor Crest Retirement Community 

Gold Level 

Riverview Retirement Community 

Pfizer, Inc. 

Silver Level 

American Medical Response 

Bronze Level 

• Cheney Care Center 

• Moloney + O’Neill 

• Fairview Assisted Living 

• Guardian Angel Home at Liberty 

Lake 

• Gus Johnson Ford 

• Honoring Elders 

• Itronix 

• Kelly Assisted Living 

• Option Home Health Care 

• Rockwood Retirement Communities 

• Royal Park Care Center 

• Sayre & Sayre, Attorneys At Law 

• Spokane Valley Good Samaritan 

Village 

• Wachovia Securities 

• Waterford on South Hill 

Care Level 

• AmericanWest Bank 

• Interim HealthCare 

• LeMaster & Daniels, PLLC 

Continued on Page 4 

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Volunteers Continued from page 3 

SPOKANE VOLUNTEERS 

• Tom Sherry & Doppler 

• Florence Messer 

• Brenda Krouse 

• Helen Jamison 

• Jack French 

• Kathryn Epler 

• Richard Terzieff 

• Joe Strang 

• Maria Bryant 

• Wilma & Al Beddow 

• Lon Page 

• Terry O’Leary 

• Debbie Benson 

• Leslie Laursen 

• Debbie Stapleton 

• Laurie Balo 

• Becky Hartnett 

• Ramasha Davis 

• Beth Van Zandt 

• Gail Newman 

• Accordion Joe 

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Recognizing Pain in Someone with Dementia 

Pain in people with dementia is often undertreated 

because they cannot communicate where they hurt. 

Overlooked pain can increase dementia symptoms and 

decrease quality of life. Common conditions causing 

pain include arthritis, broken bones, common colds, dental 

conditions, falls, infections and prostate problems. 

These tips can help caregivers determine if their 

loved one is in pain. 

• Shadle Park Highlander Dancers & 

Pipers 

• Brunette Sportswear 

• Fairchild Air Force Base Honor 

Guard 

• PIP Printing 

• Olympic Foods 

• Julie Bowles (SYSCO) 

• Staff at CenterPlace 

Chefs 

From Harbor Crest 

• Chef Bob Rogers 

• Erin Nelson 

• Tom Miller 

• Margaret Ennis 

• Sarah Huffman 

• Sabrina Peterson 

• Cheri Kubu 

• Pam & Barry Robertson 

• Margi McBride 

• Katie Reis 

Signs of pain: 

• Physical expressions: bracing, restlessness, rocking, limping, 

slow movement, rigid posture, decreased activity, 

staying in bed and resistance to care 

• Verbal expressions: crying, moaning, sighing, yelling, 

screaming, words of discomfort (“ouch” or “that hurts”) 

and words of protest (“stop”) 

• Facial expressions: clenched teeth, grimacing, 

dropped jaw, narrow or closed eyes, sad face, tightened 

lips, wincing 

• Behavior changes: agitation, irritability, mood swings, 

social withdrawal, poor appetite and sleeplessness 

From Alterra Clare Bridge 

• Chef Roger Droivold 

• Sheri Day 

• Lorinda Nicole 

• Lauren Johnson 

• Kevin Kissock 

• Mark Scheel 

• Mark Scroggin 

• Beca Scheel 

• Fawn Kelly 

• Billie Benham 

• Marty & Laura Col 

• Pat Johnson 

From Park Place 

• Chef Aaron Swedberg 

• Steve Foster 

• Ann Byers 

• Alicia Bowman 

• Heather Newbill 

Treating pain: 

• Consider verbal complaints of pain reliable and 

valid. Acknowledge the person’s pain and reassure 

him or her that you will help. 

• Take your loved one to the doctor to assess the source 

and levels of pain and determine treatment. 

• Use nondrug approaches to ease pain, including 

relaxation, physical activities, heat therapy 

and massage. 

• Try simple interventions. For example, a sore 

mouth may require a trip to the dentist or betterfi 

tting dentures. 

www.inwalza.org

Juices May Reduce Alzheimer’s Disease Risk 

Vanderbilt University researchers have found that 

people who drank three or more servings of fruit and 

vegetable juices per week had a 76 percent lower risk 

of developing Alzheimer’s disease than those who 

drank juice less than once a week. 

The researchers collected information on dietary 

consumption of fruit and vegetable juices 

by nearly 1,900 dementia-free subjects 

in Seattle, then tested cognitive function 

every two years for up to 10 years. The 

study participants were part of a larger 

cross-cultural study that investigated 

Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia 

in older Japanese populations 

living in Japan, Hawaii and Seattle. 

With some recent clinical studies questioning 

the hypothesis that high in- 


takes of antioxidant vitamins might protect against 

Alzheimer’s disease, researchers began to suspect 

that chemicals known as polyphenols could play a 

role. Most polyphenols exist primarily in the skins 

and peels of fruits and vegetables. Recent studies 

have shown that polyphenols (such as reservatrol 

in wine) extend maximum lifespan by 59 percent 

and delay age-dependent decay of cognitive performance 

in animal models. 

The next research step will be testing of the 

subjects’ blood samples to see if elevated levels 

of polyphenols are related to a reduced risk of 

cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease. 

This would provide further evidence 

of the role of juice polyphenols in 

Alzheimer’s disease risk. It also 

may point to the types of juice 

that would be most benefi cial. 

Tips for Communicating with Someone with Dementia 

Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias can gradually 

diminish a person’s ability to communicate. These 

tips may help you understand each other better: 

• Be calm and supportive. If the person is having 

trouble communicating, let the person know that 

it’s OK. 

• Focus on feelings, not facts. Sometimes 

the emotions expressed are more important 

than what is said. 

• Pay attention to your tone of voice. A 

gentle or relaxed tone is more calming. 

• Address the person by their name. Besides 

being courteous, it orients the person 

and gets his or her attention. 

• Speak slowly and use short, simple 

words. Keep to the point to avoid 

overwhelming the person with lengthy requests or 

stories. 

• Ask one question at a time. Too many questions at once 

may be overwhelming or confusing. 

• Avoid vague words and negative statements. Instead 

of saying, “Here it is,” try saying, “Here 

is your hat.” 

• Don’t talk about the person as if he or 

she weren’t there. Treat the person with 

dignity and respect. 

• Use unspoken communication. If you 

don’t understand what is being said, ask 

the person to point or gesture. 

• Be patient, fl exible and understanding. 

Let the person know you’re listening and 

trying to understand what is being said. 

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Welcome to Garry Matlow and Sandi Druffel 

The Chapter Offi ce in Spokane has 

had a few changes. Last March, 

Bonnie Caldwell, our Development 

Director, became very ill and 

left the Chapter on medical leave. 

Bonnie is doing much better today, 

but she is unable return to her position 

as our Development Director 

on a full-time basis. Bonnie has 

graciously asked to be a volunteer 

with our gala in March. 

We suffered another loss as Jan 

West, our Program Assistant, left 

the Chapter in May for another 

position here in Spokane. Jan gave 

so much to the Chapter and we appreciate 

all of her hard work. She 

will be missed. 

We welcome Garry Matlow to our 

team as the new Communications 

and Program Assistant. Garry has 

many years of successful experience 

in nonprofi t management and 

communications. Garry came to us 

from The Arc of Spokane, where he 

was a Communications Specialist. 

Before working at The Arc, Garry 

served as the Assistant Director of 

Ronald McDonald House Charities 

of Spokane. Garry is originally from 

Florida and has lived in Spokane for 

the past 11 years with his wife Annie. 

Watch out: he is still a Gator fan 

but he does hold a public relations 

certifi cate from EWU and he does 

occasionally wear a Seahawks tie. 

Another great addition to our team 

is Sandi Druffel. Sandi is our new 

Development Director. Sandi also 

has considerable experience in 

fundraising. She came to us from 

Gonzaga Preparatory School, where 

she served as the Campaign Director. 

Sandi also worked for the American 

Cancer Society as the Community 

Development Manager. Sandi was 

born and raised in Genesee, Idaho, 

and has lived in Spokane for the past 

30 years with her husband Steve. 

Association helps reverse Medco drug plan policy 

In response to an Association letter to the Centers 

for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Medco 

has reversed its policy of prior authorization for 

Alzheimer drugs for Medicare Part D beneficiaries 

over age 65. This applies to all FDA-approved Alzheimer 

medications: Aricept, Exelon, Razadyne 

and Namenda. 

This important change to Medco’s policy ensures access 

to Alzheimer drugs for Medicare benefi ciaries 

enrolled in its prescription drug plans. 

Under prior authorization, a drug plan can establish 

which criteria must be met before it will cover treatments. 

Often, the restrictive criteria inappropriately 

include a Mini Mental Status Examination score, 

which does not account for factors such as an indi- 

vidual’s level of function in daily life or educational 

and cultural factors that could adversely infl uence 

a test score. The result could prevent people with 

Alzheimer’s from getting medications they need. 

Now, only RxAmerica and Silverscript still require 

prior authorization. The Association is continuing 

to work with CMS to address these companies’ 

policies, in addition to other issues and concerns 

relating to Medicare Part D. 

The Association maintains that the doctor-patient 

relationship should be the basis of medical treatment 

and that only a clinical judgment of the treating physician 

in conjunction with the patient/family should 

determine whether or not a drug is appropriate for 

a patient and for how long. 

www.inwalza.org

Safe Return Registration Day Nov. 11 

Remember 11/11 at 11:00 for Safe 

Return Registration Day in Eastern 

Washington and North Idaho. Registration 

events will take place at eight 

care facilities from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

Saturday, Nov. 11. 

Safe Return is a nationwide identifi - 

cation and support program working 

at the community level. Assistance is 

available 24 hours a day, whenever a 

person is lost or found. One call immediately 

activates the community 

support network to help reunited a 

lost person with Alzheimer’s disease 

with his or her caregivers. 

When an individual is missing, Safe 

Return sends the enrolled person’s information 

and photo to local law enforcement. 

When a person is found, 

a citizen or law offi cial calls the 800 

number, and Safe Return notifies 

listed contacts. The local Alzheimer’s 

Association chapter provides support 

to the family during the incident. 

Cost of the program is $40, which 

includes a bracelet or necklace with 

the enrollee’s ID number and Safe 

Return’s toll-free number, iron-on 

clothing labels, key chain, sticker, 

wallet card and refrigerator magnet. 

There is an annual $20 program administration 

fee beginning with the 

second year that helps Safe Return 

respond to the more than 6,000 calls 

for help nationwide each year. 

Why is this important? 

• 60 percent of people with Alzheimer’s 

disease will wander 

• Half of those who wander risk 


serious injury or death if not found within 24 hours 

• 98 percent of Safe Return enrollees who wander will return home safely 

Take advantage of this opportunity Nov. 11 to: 

• Attend an education seminar featuring tips on preventing wandering 

• Register your loved one in the Alzheimer’s Association’s life-saving 

Safe Return bracelet program 

Safe Return registration sites: 

Coeur d’Alene Homes 

704 W. Walnut Ave., Coeur d’Alene 

Guardian Angel Homes 

23102 E. Mission Ave., Liberty Lake 

Northpointe Retirement Community 

1110 E. Westview Court, Spokane 

Cheney Care Center 

2219 N. Sixth St., Cheney 


5329 W. Rifl e Club Court, Spokane 

Rockwood South Retirement Community 

2903 E. 25th Ave., Spokane 

Park Place Retirement Community 

511 S. Park Road, Spokane 

Harbor Crest Retirement Community at Cedar Canyon Estates 

3117 E. Chaser Lane, Spokane 

Questions? 

Call the Alzheimer’s Association Inland Northwest Chapter at (509) 

473-3390 or visit www.alz.org/safereturn 

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BRIEFS 

We Have A New Address 

The Alzheimer’s Association- Inland 

Northwest Chapter moved into new 

offi ces in the Deaconess Health and 

Education Center at the corner of 5th 

Avenue and Monroe Street and got a 

new mailing address and phone number. 

Our address is 910 W. 5th Ave. 

Suite 256, Spokane, WA 99204. Our 

phone number is (509) 473-3390 and 

our fax number is (509) 473-3389. 

We’re Looking Ahead To 

Memory/Doggie Walk 2007! 

Teams & committees are forming 

now! Please contact P.J. in Coeur 

d’Alene at (208) 666-2996 or Sandi in 

Spokane at (509) 473-3390 for more 

details on how you can too become a 

member of a winning association! 

Volunteers Are Always 

Welcome & Needed! 

Our volunteers are our most valuable 

asset. We are always in need of 

a variety of talents for the Memory 

Walk and Doggie Walk, the Gala 

Auction/Dinner, office assistance, 

public speaking, support, errands, 

etc. Please call our local offi ces for 

further information. 

Your Help is Needed to Ensure 

That No Family is Turned Away! 

Our Chapter relies on the spirit of 

giving for support either through our 

major fundraising events (the Memory/ 

Doggie Walk and the Gala Auction/ 

Dinner), general donations, major gifts, 

planned giving, partnerships, direct 

mailings, and memorials. 

We receive no government or 

national fi nancial assistance at our 

local Inland Northwest Chapter. 

Your support ensures that we can con- 

tinue with our programs throughout 

the Inland Northwest. We ask you to 

continue or possibly increase your fi - 

nancial assistance so we can continue 

to assist others in the future. 

Leave A Legacy 

Individuals can leave of a gift of a 

lifetime by remembering the Inland 

Northwest Chapter of the Alzheimer’s 

Association in their estate plans 

through a bequest, charitable remainder 

trust, gift annuity, lead trust, gift of 

life insurance or gift of real estate. 

Memorial Gifts 

A memorial gift is a lasting tribute. 

Please consider the Alzheimer’s Association 

as a statement of love and 

remembrance for a loved one – especially 

in lieu of fl owers! These gifts 

save lives and support others in our 

Inland Northwest Chapter touched by 

Alzheimer’s and dementia. Send gifts 

to Alzheimer’s Association Inland 

Northwest Chapter, 910 W. 5th Ave. 

Suite 256, Spokane, WA 99204 

Roll Out the Red Carpet & be a 

Star on March 9, 2007, at Northern 

Quest Casino! It’s time to join the 

glitter of stardom and walk the red 

carpet toward an enchanted evening 

of dinner and an auction! If you or 

you know of others who would like 

to be included on our invitation list 

as guests or to assist with this glittery 

evening please contact: 

Sandi Druffel at the Alzheimer’s 

Association, (509) 473-3390. We 

Can All Be Stars on March 9! 

Researchers Untangle 

Enzyme That May Fight 

Alzheimer’s 

Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles, have uncovered 

what appears to be a natural protective mechanism against a central cause 

of neuronal death found in Alzheimer’s disease and similar neurodegenerative 

diseases. 

Tests with genetically engineered mice and fruit fl ies revealed that a 

particular enzyme, called puromycin-sensitive aminopeptidase, prevents 

brain degeneration by snipping apart the abnormal tangles of protein 

called tau that are associated with cognitive decline. 

Tests on human brain cells confi rm that researchers may be on the right 

track. However, study co-author Dr. Daniel Geschwind cautioned that 

it will be years before drugs for humans are developed. 

www.inwalza.org


Executive Director’s Corner 

By Joel Loiacono 

We need your continued support in order to continue this important work to support 

families who are battling this heartbreaking disease everyday. 

I would like to thank all of the 

North Idaho Memory-Doggie 

Walk and Spokane Memory- 

Doggie volunteers for their 

hard work and dedication. The 

volunteers and staff absolutely 

outdid themselves this year. 

The North Idaho Walk was not 

only gorgeous but it also raised 

over $9,000 more this year 

with a total income well over 

$46,000. The Spokane Walk 

day was also a success with its 

new location and a near record 

turnout. Spokane will work on 

its registration and staging area 

for the Doggie Walkers next year. 

Our Chapter receives no funding from 

the National Alzheimer’s Association 

or from the government. Memory 

Walk and our other fundraising events 

allow us to provide the many education 

and support services to families 

throughout North Idaho and Eastern 

Washington. Services include: 

• More than 60 education events in 

North Idaho and Eastern Washington 

that are new and include 

regional and national speakers 

• Local and 24-Hour Helplines that 

serve an average of 75 families 

a month 

• Face to face meetings with hundreds 

of families 

• Coordination of respite services 

of the Senior Companion Program 

in Kootenai County 

• A Safe Return program that has 

saved six people within the last 

two years 

• Family information packets and 

hundreds of brochures and fact 

sheets 

• Caregiver Chat Rooms and Bulletin 

Boards on our national website 

(www.alz.org) 

• The new CareFinder feature on our 

national website (www.alz.org) 

that assists families in determining 

their loved one’s needs and finding 

a residential care facility to meet 

those needs. 

Our Chapter’s efforts are not limited 

to just services. Our Chapter 

will contribute $11,500 for research 

this year. 

We also advocate in Washington 

D.C., Olympia and Boise. The 

Alzheimer’s Demonstration Grants 

from the National Institutes 

on Aging would not exist 

without the work of the 

Alzheimer’s Association and 

many others. Alzheimer’s 

Demonstration Grants allow 

states to explore new ways to 

provide support services to 

caregivers. This includes services 

such as respite, education, 

rural support groups and 

much more. Both the State of 

Idaho and the State of Washington 

are beneficiaries of 

these grants. Volunteers and 

staff from our sister chapters 

from across the nation, along with 

myself, traveled in June to Washington 

D.C. to speak with the congressional 

delegations from Idaho 

and Washington to stop $7 million 

in budget cuts to Alzheimer’s disease 

research and caregiver support 

funds. I was able to meet with Sen. 

Larry Craig, R-ID, and staff from 

the offi ces of the other representative 

and senators. 

I would like to give a special thank 

you to all of our donors and volunteers 

who have supported our 

families with their time, talent, 

and treasure. If you haven’t yet 

donated or volunteered, there is 

still time. We need your continued 

support in order to continue this 

important work to support families 

who are battling this heartbreaking 

disease everyday. 

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Inland Northwest Chapter Donations 

We extend our deepest sympathy to those families who have lost a loved one. We are grateful to those who have designated the Inland 

Northwest Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association for donations. Acknowledgements are always sent to donors and families. 

The following contributions were received Jan. 1 through Oct. 20, 2006. If we have inadvertently omitted or improperly reported 

your name, please contact us at (509) 473-3390. 

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Robert Abba 

Martin & Eleanor Kirlin 

Donald Anderson 

David Anderson 

Kenneth Anderson 

Judy Pruitt 

P.K. Anderson 

R.J. Morton 

Paul Anderson 

Peter & Helen Anderson 

Glenna McGill 

John & Kathy Spellman 

Vivian Schaffer Batchelder 

Idaho Transportation 

Department 

Mamie Banta 

R.J. Morton 

Lois Barnes 

Beverly Johnson-Torelli 

Ruth Barnes 

Mr. & Mrs. M.L. Peterson 

Mr. & Mrs. D.V. Smith 

Bessie Barnett 

Eleanor Faith 

David Barrett 

Richard & Judy Atkinson 

Vic & Bette Chimienti 

Kathleen & Robert Glumbik 

Wanda Haggerty 

Alan & Darlene Kidder 

Darrel Bartels 

Richard & Linda Bartels 

Mr. & Mrs. Phil Crawford 

Jack & Shirley Fischer 

Donna McGee 

Howard & Betty Neal 

James & Sharon Ruchert 

Larry & Chris Wilson 

Jim & Dusty Wolf 

Nick & Virginia Bernardino 

George & Marietta Cross 

Arthur Bierig 

Kathleen Barbour 

Rudy Bierig 

Mabel Bierig 

Thomas & Mavis Blair 

Ruby Dolliver 

Bob & Mary Dunn 

Blanche Haff 

Nancy Scarlett 

Koesel Six 

Don & Eleanore McKenna 

Mary Rogers 

VP Buildings Inc. 

Cletta Bizzell 


Catherine (June) Blankenship 


Lee Bogle Sr. 

Mr. & Mrs. Jon Bachtold 

Clayton Boisvert 

Francette Cameron 

James Boyd Sr. 

John & Rachel Anderson 

Joe & Becky Carle 

Donald & Mary Gould 

Lee & Joyce Graves 

Myrtle Haase 

Ann Jandl 

Cathy Langjahr 

NKC High School Courtesy Committee 

Rodney & Donna Olson 

James Boyle 

Bill & Jean Arnold 

Richard & Anne Mertens 

Ethel Bradford 

Lois Beran 

Linda Coster 

Lynn & Teresa Coulter 

Gail & Eva Martin 

Rick & Janet Narum 

Dr. Richard Simon 

Charles & Mary Smith 

Dorothy Brock 

Dr. & Mrs. Tim LaBrosse 

Shirley Browning 

Dr. Keith Browning 

Laurie Hoey 

Millie Moeller 

Pete & Nan Stearns 

Robert Bulch 

Tomlinson Black North 

Marjory Butcher 

Bombay Co. 

Shannon Dickens 

Martha Hibbard 

Mrs G.M. Pederson 

Leona Pointer 

Mrs. Maurice Swank 

Berniece Carlyle 

Ralph & June Anderson 

David & Maysel Bowers 

Braden & Nelson Inc. 

Mr. & Mrs. R.J. Cantrell 

Gladys Dull 

Jim & Pam Ferraro 

Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Martin 

W.H. & Margaret Stanton 

Walla Walla Historical Auto Club 

Doug & Gail Walters 

Ramon Walters 

Thomas & Lee Ann Walters 

Arnold Carroll 

Judy D. Young 

Algene Cava 

Mr. & Mrs. Lennie Husa 

Isabella Clay 

Mr. & Mrs. Bill Holloway 

Dick Cline 

Norm & Elizabeth Barnhart 

Bob Conquergood 

Carolyn Greer 

National Active & Retired Federal 

Employees 

Anselma Coronado 

Mr. & Mrs. C.B. Brittain 

Jean Cox 

Patty Gamon 

Irene Mote 

Dave & Robin Rennick 

Susan Thomas 

Nova Dailey 

Stewart Sarver 

Genevieve Davidson 

Ben & Eileen Luding 

Bill & Stella Melville 

Ted & Anna Orwiler 

Dorothy Day 

Barbara Nelson 

Rita Dickinson 

Jeannette Whaley 

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Bison Builders Inc. 

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CSI Search 

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Garco Building Systems 

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Randy Otterholt, D.D.S. 

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William Shanks 

Mr. & Mrs. Karl Speltz 

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Diane M. Wear 

Eugene “Jack” Haynes 


Audrey Marshall 

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Geraldine Stevenson 

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William Howard 

Margaret J. Lampton 

Amelia Humphrey 

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Marjorie E. Landreth 

Leffel, Otis & Warwick, P.S. 

Irene Leikauf 

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Gary & Janene Lucht 

Charley & Karen Meye 

Mr. & Mrs John G. Nelson 

Jack & Ruth Nelson 

Lorene Remmers 

Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Remmers 

Alick & Tim Simchuk 

West Deep Creek Grange 

Paul & Lorri Williams 

Terry Humphrey 

Helen Messinger 

Floy Hutchinson 

Janice Yarroll 

Ronald Janke 

Beverly Hale 

John Johnson 

Mary Berthiaume 

Ralph Johnson 

Drucella Bendix 

Scott & Connie Brunell 

Corinne Hirst 

Kathleen Skogstad 

Earl Jones Jr. 

Eugene Keller & Family 

TOPS WA538 Oppty 

Richard Jordan 

Allen & Diane Cook 

Bernice Kintschi 

Betty Kintschi 

Betty Moos 

Edna Kjolseth 

Kenneth Bahr 

Donna Perrigo 

Jacqueline Slocum 

E.A. & Patricia G. Stimson 

Jack & Mary Woodbury 

Virgil Klaveano 

Spokane Seed Co. 

Lorraine Krause 

B.G. & Brandon Wentworth 

Louis Kuest 

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Elsie Lafky 

Ardis Green 

Eleanor Ward 

Shirley Laws 

Bev Hood 

Arthur Lindvall 

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Lee Lopes 

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Lewis Lutz 

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Marles McDonald 

Gess Elementary School 

Pete McKeon 

Louise Robeson 

Phil Meyer 

Donald & Ruby Read 

Mother Millie 

Frank Pignanelli 

Dave Moore 

Wayne & Lillian Maitland 

Your Mother 

Friends of Barb Schwartz 

Leonard Murphy 

Jim & Ann Gyde 

Dorothy Nelson 

Corleen Coe 

Merilyn Hamm 

Robert & Nancy Klicker 

Lois Nalder 

Mardell Nelson 

Leland Nelson 

George & Margaret Sampson 

Martha Zier 

Mabel “June” Newell 

F.G. & Clara Leedy 

Jenny Oakvik 

Lorus & Judy Scrupps 

Keith Oka 

Nobi Oka 

Florence Pavliska 

Elizabeth Kruse 

Illa Phillips 

Clyde & Mary Bemis 

Callison Architecture 

William & Sharon Davis 

Selkirk Ski Club 

Alick & Tim Simchuk 

Charles & Marilyn Simpson 

Norma Porteous 

Pat Wilson 

Verda Poulin 

William & Nancy Henry 

Dorothy Kjeldahl 

Elaine Myers 

John & Marianne Walker 

Marjorie Probst 

Robert & Susan Anselmo 

A.W. & Velma Rehn 

Ernesta Pupo 

Barton Malow Co. 

Roger & Cathy Crum 

Charles W. Dryden 

Joyce & Jerry Fielding 

Mayor, Council & City Manager of 

Prescott, AZ 

Nicholas Wood 

Gilbert Robbins 

David & Cleta Robbins 

Doris Ross 

Vera Pease 

Eleanor Thormahlen 

Irene Salerno 

Thomas & Hazel Bauer 

Lester & Margaret Schaefer 

John & Geraldine Rowe 

Margaret Schaefer 


Mel & Lorraine Burchfi el 

Debbie Smith & Dottie Hess 

Melanie Jeffery 

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Rowe 

Janice Sartain 

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Russell & Judy Stone 

Olive Schillios 

Lasa & Myrtle Kaul 

Alvin Dan Schoenberg 


Joe Schooler 

James & Betty Duck 

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Mrs. Johnnie Schooler 

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Elizabeth Seivers 

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Jewell Shelton 

Lela Sheppard 

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Allen & Diane Cook 

Delores Stevens 

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Naomi Sullivan 

Ann Marie King 

Edward Taylor 

Trowel Queens Garden Club 

Connie Tebo 

Bruce Preuninger 

Bill Tapper 

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Lucille Gregerson 

Waneta Thier 

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Dorothy Martin 

Telecompioneers 

Joann Wright 

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Don Thompson 

Debbie Garrett 

Amy Renfrew 

Lori Thomson 

Donald & Jean Bunney 

Donna Tibbits 


Donald & Cindy Bell 

Jim Clift 

Brian & Brenda Deeley 

Carl & Kaye Fry 

Sandra Kennedy 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Malloy 

David & Janet Solberg 

Richard Tingley 

Dr. Richard Johnson 

Don & Patricia Johnson 

Mr. & Mrs. George Laird 

Mr. & Mrs. Cecil Wingard 

Blanche Trunce 

VA Medical Center 

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Jim & Joan Nolan 

Ellen Wagner 

Steven Lynd 

Palmer & Maxine Wagner 

Donna Wallis 

Richard & Joan Cerenzia 

Marlene Gross 

J.T. Tortorelli 

Edward Walters 

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Lee & Carole Pennell 

Carole Rongey 

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Eileen Weimer 

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CoBank 

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Sandy Hoveskeland 

Jo Ann Hubbard 

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Jay & Pamela Penick 

Herbert & Mary Thiede 

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Study Reinforces Caution in 

Using Antipsychotic Drugs 

A large, federally funded study testing three secondgeneration 

“atypical” antipsychotic drugs to treat 

behavioral Alzheimer symptoms found all three gave 

physicians an overall impression the drugs were helping 

about 30 percent of the time. However, their benefi t 

did not differ signifi cantly from a placebo (a look-alike 

“dummy treatment”), which seemed to help about 20 

percent of the time. 

All of the drugs were associated with one or more serious 

side effects, including muscle spasms, tremors and 

other involuntary movements, sedation and confusion. 

There were no signifi cant differences in the average 

length of time participants were able to take any of the 

drugs before study physicians stopped them due to lack 

of benefi t or side effects. Findings appear in the Oct. 

12 New England Journal of Medicine. 

“This large, well-designed trial supports an emerging 

clinical consensus that while antipsychotic drugs continue 

to have a place in treating behavioral Alzheimer 

symptoms under some circumstances, the decision to 

use them needs to be thoughtfully considered, closely 

monitored and carefully tailored to the situation,” says 

William H. Thies, Ph.D., Alzheimer’s Association vice 

president of medical and scientifi c relations. 

“Combativeness, agitation, anxiety, excessive suspiciousness 

and other behavioral manifestations can be 

among the most troubling aspects of the disease for 

diagnosed individuals and family and professional 

caregivers,” Thies notes. “Although every effort should 

be made to fi nd non-drug strategies to reduce these 

symptoms, sometimes medications may need to be 

considered when other approaches don’t help.” 

The study enrolled 421 individuals, 57 percent needing 

a level of care equivalent to assisted living and 17 

percent requiring the equivalent of nursing home care. 

After 12 weeks of treatment, physicians felt there was 

at least a modest overall improvement in 32 percent of 

those taking olanzapine (Zyprexa), 26 percent taking 

quetiapine (Seroquel), 29 percent taking risperidone 

(Risperdal) and 21 percent taking the placebo. 

Common side effects included parkinsonism and involuntary 

movement (12 percent in the olanzapine and 

risperidone groups, 2 percent in the quetiapine group, 

and 1 percent in the placebo group); sedation (15 to 

24 percent in the three treatment groups, 5 percent 

in the placebo group); and confusion (18 percent in 

the olanzapine group, 11 percent in the risperidone 

group and 5 percent in the placebo group). Participants 

tended to gain weight with olanzapine and risperidone 

and to lose weight on the placebo. 

Few studies have directly compared the effectiveness 

of different atypical antipsychotic drugs as 

treatments for behavioral Alzheimer symptoms. This 

study was funded by the National Institute of Mental 

Health (NIMH), one of the U.S. National Institutes 

of Health. 

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Chapter Education Programs 

There is no charge for the following education programs, unless otherwise noted. Donations to help cover the 

chapter’s cost of providing these programs are gladly accepted. Please register in advance for each program. See 

registration instructions listed below or call (509)473-3390. 

COEUR D’ ALENE 

Please Contact the North Idaho 

Offi ce at (208) 666-2996 for the most 

current schedule 

LEWISTON 

December 6 

Partnering With You Physician 

2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Guardian Angel 

Homes, Contact Linda Vestal at 

743-6500 2223 Vineyard Ave. 

Lewiston, Idaho 

January 24 

Community Resources for Dementia 

Caregivers 

2:00 – 4:00 p.m. 

Wedgewood Terrace, Contact Jerry 

Bowlin at 743-4545 

2114 Vineyard Ave. Lewiston, Idaho 

February 28 

Coping With the Challenging Behaviors 

of Dementia 

2:00 – 4:00 p.m. 

Area Agency on Aging, Contact Cara 

Synder at 743-5580 

124 New 6th Street Lewiston, Idaho 

PALOUSE 

January 24 

Community Resources for Caregivers of 

People With Dementia 

9:30 – 11:30 a.m. 

Gritman Medical Center, 1st Floor 

Conference Room 

700 S. Main St. Moscow, ID 

February 28 

Coping With the Challenging Behaviors 

of Dementia 

9:30 – 11:30 a.m. 

Pullman Regional Hospital, Conference 

Room A 

835 SE Bishop Boulevard Pullman, WA 

SPOKANE 

December 7 

Communication: The Key to Dementia Care 

7:00 – 9:00 p.m. 

Alterra Clare Bridge, Contact Pat Johnson 

at 323-1400 

5329 West Rifl e Club Rd. Spokane, WA 

January 4 

Coping with the Challenging Behaviors of 

Dementia 

6:00 – 8:00 p.m. 

Alterra Clare Bridge, Contact Pat Johnson 

at 323-1400 5329 West Rifl e Club Rd. 

Spokane, WA 

January 11 

Maintain Your Brain 

6:00 – 8:00 p.m. 

Location is TBD. Please visit our website 

(www.inwalza.org) or contact the 

Chapter Offi ce after November 15th for 

the location of this seminar. 

February 8 

Community Resources for Caregivers of 

People with Dementia 

6:00 – 8:00 p.m. 





February 15 

Activities: Making Them Meaningful 

6:00 – 8:00 p.m. 





March 1 

Latest Treatments and Research for 

Alzheimer’s Disease (6:00 – 8:00 p.m). 





TRI CITIES 

January 16 

Communication: The Key to Dementia 

Care 

6:00-8:00p.m. 

Guardian Angel Homes Richland 245 

Van Giesen Street Richland, WA 

February 20 

Coping with the Challenging Behaviors 

of Dementia 

6:00-8:00p.m. 

Avalon Health Care - Pasco 

2004 N. 22nd Ave. Pasco, WA 

March 16 

The Latest Treatments and Research 

6:00-8:00p.m. for Alzheimer’s disease 

Location TBD, please call the Chapter 

Offi ce at (509) 473-3390 for the 

location. 

WALLA WALLA 

January 16 

Communication: The Key to Dementia Care 

2:00-4:00 p.m. 

Eagle Meadows Assisted Living 

550 E. Whitman College Place, WA 

February 20 

Coping with the Challenging Behaviors 

2:00-4:00 p.m. 

Walla Walla General Hospital 

1025 S. 2nd Walla Walla, WA 

March 6 

The Latest Treatments and Research for 

Alzheimer’s disease 

2:00-4:00 p.m. 

Odd Fellows Home 

534 Boyer Ave. Walla Walla, WA 

www.inwalza.org

Several Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Caregiver Support Groups meet throughout the month. A schedule 

is listed below. If you have questions about the group please feel free to call the number listed for the leader of 

that group or the Chapter Office at (509) 473-3390. 

BENTON COUNTY 

The Neurological Center 

712 Swift Blvd., Suite 1 Richland, WA 99352 

3th Tuesday, 1:00 pm. 

Led by De Martucci, at 544-2164. 

Calloway Gardens 

For Men Only 

5507 Skagit Ct. Kennewick, WA 99336 

4th Monday, 12:30 pm. 

Led by De Martucci at 544-2164. 

Calloway Gardens 

245 Van Giesen St. 

Richland, WA 99352 

3rd Thursday, 5:30-7:30 pm. 

Led by Alexandra Olson at 946-4239. 

Guardian Angel Tudor House 

245 Van Giesen St. 

Richland, WA 99352 

3rd Thursday, 12:00-1:30. Led by Mildred 

Walton at 946-4581. Lunch is provided. 

GRANT COUNTY 

Hearthstone Retirement 

905 S. Pioneer Moses Lake, WA 98837 

3rd Thursday, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. 

Led by Lori at 765-2121. 

Summer Wood 

830 N.W. Sunburst Ct. 

Moses Lake, WA 98837 

1st Tuesday, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. 

Led by Melanie and Joan at 764-1900. 

OKANOGAN COUNTY 

Apple Meadows 

901 Shumway Rd. Omak, WA 98841 

3rd Wednesday, 1:30 – 2:00 p.m. 

For more information call Noble Kelly, 

422-5428 or Kathie Mackie at 422-2928. 

SPOKANE COUNTY/ SPOKANE 

NORTH 

Holy Family Adult Day Center 

6018 N. Astor, 99208 

2nd Monday, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Adult day care 

provided at no charge during group. 

Led by Kathy Powell at 482-2475. 

(Open to all caregivers.) Daycare available on a 

pre-arranged basis. 

3rd Monday, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Adult day care 

provided at no charge during group. Led by 

Kathy Powell at 482-2475. (Male caregivers 

only). Daycare available on a pre-arranged basis. 

Elder Services 

5125 N. Market 99207 

2nd Wednesday, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Led by 

Mac Hatcher at 458-7450. 


Avalon Care Center at Northpointe 

9827 N. Nevada (behind Target) 99218 

3rd Wednesday, 6:30-8:00 p.m. 

Led by Joe Strang at 468-7000. 


5329 W. Rifl e Club Court, 99208 

4th Tuesday, 7:00-8:30 p.m. 

Led by Mark Scroggin, 323-1400. 

SPOKANE SOUTH 

First Presbyterian Church 

318 S. Cedar, 99201 

3rd Monday, 1:30-3:00 pm 

Led by Margie Burgland at 466-2864 and Bill 

Atchison at 624-9265. 

Holy Family Adult Day Center 

4827 S. Palouse Highway 

1st Tuesday, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Led by Allan Cory 

at 252-6600. (Open to all caregivers.) Daycare 

available on a pre-arranged basis. 

Harbor Crest 

5925 S. Hailee Lane 99223 

Last Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. 

Led by Tom Miller at 443-8500. 

The Waterford On the South Hill 

2929 S. Waterford Drive. 99203 

3rd Wednesday, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Led by Dena 

Kutrich at 536-2929 and Jack French at 473-3390. 

SPOKANE VALLEY 

Park Place Retirement Community 

601 S. Park Rd.. 99212 

1st Saturday, 10:30 a.m. - Noon. Call 922-7224 

for more information. Meet in the Assisted Living 

Fireside Room. 

Good Samaritan Village 

17121 E. 8th, Ave. 

3rd Tuesday, 1:00-2:30 p.m. 

Led by Jackie Schmick at 924-6161. 

Guardian Angel Homes 

23102 E. Mission Ave., Liberty Lake 99019 

3rd Tuesday Starting at 6:30 p.m. 

Led by Joan Estudillo at 893-9300. 

WALLA WALLA COUNTY 

Walla Walla General Hospital 

2nd & 4th Tuesday, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. 

Check with the receptionist for room number. 

Led by Addie Krom at 525-3315. 

Eagle Springs Specialty Care 

20 S.E. Larch 

College Place, WA 99163 

3rd Wednesday, 10:00-11:00 a.m. Led by Anna 

Clift and Tina Downey at 525-6335. 

WHITMAN COUNTY 

Statesman Apartments Rec. Room 

1220 NW States St. Pullman, WA 99163 

2nd Monday, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM. 

Led by Annie Pillers at 397-4305. 

(Open to all caregivers). 

Caregiver Support (not dementia specifi c) 

The Courtyard Rec. Room 

300 S. Main St. Colfax, WA 

4th Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. Led by Annie Pillers at 

(509) 397-4305. 

NORTH IDAHO 

SUPPORT GROUPS 

Bonner County 

Valley Vista Care Center 

1125 Division St. Sandpoint, ID 

Every 3rd Monday at 2:00 p.m. 

Led by Brian Casey at (208) 265-4514 

Clearwater County 

Clearwater Health & Rehabilitation 

1204 Shriver Road Orofi no, ID 83544 

Every 3rd Thursday at 2:00 p.m. 

Led by Brandy Burke at (208) 476-4568 

Kootenai County 

Kootenai Medical Center 

2003 Lincoln Way Coeur d Alene, ID 83814 

Every 3rd Saturday from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. 

In Classroom #3 on the main fl oor 

Led by Arlene Sleigh at (208) 772-2542 

LATAH COUNTY 

Gritman Medical Center 

225 E. Palouse River Dr. Moscow, ID 83843 

Every 3rd Tuesday, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. 

and every 2nd Wednesday, 3:30 –5:00p.m. 

The Wed. group has respite provided. 

Led by Sarah Rial at (208) 883-6483 

NEZ PERCE COUNTY 

Wedgwood Terrace 

2114 Vinyard Ave. Lewiston, ID 83501 

Every 1st Thursday from 1:30 – 3:00pm 

Led by Jerry Bowlin & Melissa Lichtki at 

(208) 743-4545 

Guardian Angels 

2223 Vinyard Ave. Lewiston, ID 83501 

Every 3rd Tuesday from 7:00 – 9:00p.m. 

Led by Tammie Metzener at (208) 743-6500 

Shoshone County 

Shoshone Medical Center 

25 Jacobs Gulch Kellogg, ID 

In Classroom One – Cafeteria 

1st Friday of every month at 10:00 a.m. 

Led by Rhonda Wild at 784-1221, ext. 301 or 

783-4003 

Dianne Waters (208) 784-1221, ext. 451 

Betty Williams (208) 556-0337 

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Take Action Now! 

To reach our 24/7 Helpline, call 

1-800-272-3900. 

Help is just a phone call away. 

INLAND NORTHWEST CHAPTER 

910 W. 5th Ave. Suite 256 

Spokane, WA 99204 

Your voice can make a difference. 

Advocacy is a major component of the Alzheimer’s Association mission. Advocates are people 

with Alzheimer’s and related disorders, caregivers, friends and families whose voices together are 

a powerful tool for change and hope of a future without Alzheimer’s. 

Alzheimer advocates are calling for advancements in research and enhanced care and support at 

the federal, state and local levels. The payoff has been phenomenal to date: substantial increases 

in federal research funding, growth in state-supported services and improvements in the quality 

of care for those in nursing homes. 

You can make a difference in our battle against Alzheimer’s disease and we 

invite you to become an advocate. 

This section will provide you with an overview of our priorities and tools you can use as an 

advocate to advance our mission. 

Contact Joel Loiacono at (509) 473-3390 or Email Joel at joel.loiacono@alz.org 

to become an advocate today. 

Inland Northwest Chapter Service Area: Eastern 

Washington: Adams, Asotin, Benton, Columbia, Douglas, 

Ferry, Franklin, Garfi eld, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Orcille, 

Spokane, Stevens, Wala Wala, Whitman Northern Idaho: 

Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Clearwater, Kootenai, Latah, 

Lewis, Nez Pierce, Shoshone 

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