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Winter 2007
- From the Desk of Richard Browdie: Advocacy for older adult issues
- Senior Health and Wellness Center: A Partnership for Excellence in Elder Care
- Focus on Quality: CSD results for clients and the public
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- Mythbuster Virgil Brown
- Mr. Rose's Legacy: Not His Alone
- ACES Project Helps Caregivers Cope
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Spring 2006
- From the Desk of Richard Browdie: Meeting Challenges Now and in the Future
- Benjamin Rose 2006 Annual Meeting: Special Guest Spearker John Rother AARP Directof of Policy and Strategy.
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- Research Volunteers Needed for New MBRI Research Project.
- Coorindating Services
- New Director of Home Care
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Fall 2005
- An open letter to the Greater Cleveland community, friends and supporters of Benjamin Rose.
- Remembering Jess A. Bell. Health Advocate, businessman and MythBuster dies at age 80
- Benjamin Rose Vice President Linda Noelker Honored
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- Caregiver Corner. New web site section allows caregivers to share experiences and thoughts.
- Housing for Older Adults: Options and Trends. Findings from the Margaret Blenkner Research Institute and others about continuous care retirement communities.
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Summer 2005
- New Directors Join Benjamin Rose Board. The Benjamin Rose Board recently welcomed three new members.
- "In a time when the needs of Greater Cleveland's older residents are growing, we must strive to participate and partner with organizations with which we have a shared goald to address those needs." Richard Browdie CEO.
- Achievements Recognized. Two Benjamin Rose employees were recently recognized by area organizations for outstanding contributions to their fields.
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- Celebrating National Nursing Home Week. Kethley House residents, staff and guests enjoyed treats and fun throughout the week.
- Dr. Linda Noelker Receives Leadership Award
- Benjamin Rose Efforts Help Elders Access Benefits. By teaming up with WRAAA Benjamin Rose reached thousands of NE Ohioans to inform and assist them in getting discount prescription drugs.
- From Home to Nursing Home: How Families Make the Transition. A Community Forum presented by The Margaret Blenkner Research Institute.
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Winter 2005 FINDINGS
- When the Frustrations of Caregiving Lead to Harm a Community Forum presented by The Margaret Blenkner Research Institute of Benjamin Rose
- Caregiving can be made more manageable by recognizing when it is becoming too hard
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- Recognizing Stress Triggers
- Warning Signs of Elder Abuse
- Reporting Elder Abuse or Neglect
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Fall 2004
- Benjamin Rose has teamed up with the Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging (WRAAA) in a partnership that could result in more thatn $2 million in transitional assistance with medication costs for lower income hombebound seniors in greater Cleveland.
- "Things have been busy and they are going to get busier, as some of our efforts to move ahead begin to pay off." Richard Browdie, CEO.
- Technology grant for the Mental Health Program.
- New Community Forum, Wednesday December 8: Building Bridges to Improve Work Settings for Direct Care Workers and Their Supervisors.
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- Friends, family and colleagues got together September 8, to honor Dr. Sidney Katz, MD and celebrate his 15th anniversary as Distinguished Scholar with the Margaret Blenkner Research Institute.
- More than 60 professionals and other interested individuals attended Margaret Blenkner Research Institute's second community forum: Taking Care...Taking Charge! Making the Best Life Possible for Older Adults and Their Families.
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Summer 2004
- The Margaret Blenkner Research Institute got a boost recently with the announcement of a $967,483 grant from the National Institute of Mental Health.
- "...we have been exploring a number of changes in our operations to make our resources, that support our free care to the most in need, sustainable into the future," Richard Browdie, CEO.
- Free program from Benjamin Rose helped caregivers sort through the new Medicare benefits.
- Benjamin Rose thanks Del Donahoo and WKYC for appearances at Senior Centers and events.
- Dr. Sidney Katz, MD celebrates his 15th anniversary as Distinguished Scholar with the Margaret Blenkner Research Institute.
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- In Memoriam for Helen Clements, Member Emerita, who served on the Benjamin Rose Board from June 1949 to December 1981 and Chester Gray, a prolific public servant and June 2000 Myth Buster.
- New community forum: Taking Care...Taking Charge! Making the Best Life Possible for Older Adults and Their Families.
- Helpful tips and listings for finding resources for older adults and family caregivers.
- Highlights of recent community forum, The Faces of Caregiving: How Older Adults and Family Caregivers Think About the Care Situation.
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Winter 2004
- Benjamin Rose welcomes new VP for Advocacy, Policy Development.
- "If not now, when?", Rich Browdie, CEO, champions a more active role in advocacy for Benjamin Rose's core capabilities.
- Project 60 offers lifelong learning opportunity.
- Faces of Caregiving, a sharing of experience.
- New resourceful Website, Seniors Connect , in Cuyahoga County.
- Rita Rothstein awarded the Andrus Award for Community Service by AARP.
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- Residents of MW Apartments celebrated their first holiday season in their new home.
- Need more income in 2004? A charitable annuity may be the answer.
- Mrs. Elizabeth Hitchcock Rose is newest 1908 Legacy Society member.
- What is important to families as they make decisions about care?
- What professional services are families using?
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Fall 2003
- MWH Apartments receive first tenants.
- MBRI researchers part of senior success initiative.
- Benjamin Rose partners with the Leave a Legacy, northern Ohio program.
- More than 300 people have given annually to Benjamin Rose for 10 years or more.
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- Implemeting our Strategic Plan.
- Cristine Laraway brings new ideas as new Kethley House admissions and marketing director.
- Dr. Noelker honored by Visiting Nurses Assoc.
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Summer 2003
- Apartments Open in Margaret Wagner House.
- MBRI Researcher, Brenda Peters, shares experiences.
- Gladys Dale celebrates retirement.
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- New Strategic Plan maps our future.
- Senior campanion program receives grant.
- Benjamin Rose receives 4 stars!
- New furniture donated for the Ice Cream Parlor at Kethley House.
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Winter 2003
- Catherine D. LoPresti, new Chair.
- Adapting to financial constraints.
- Dr. Noelker named Editor-in-Chief of
The Gerontologist.
- MBRI researchers present at GSA conference.
- Elder Abuse Roundtable.
- "...it was the attitude of your pesonnel that made the whole experience so rewarding."
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- New home for adult day program.
- Benjamin Rose is On-the-Air.
- "Your program is not only helpful medically, it is a comfort and relief to family members."
- Expanding care options.
- Holiday matching gifts a success!
- Items donation wish list.
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Fall 2002
- "If it weren't for Benjamin Rose I wouldn't be able to live in a place like this."
- 40th anniversary conference of Magaret Blenkner Research Institute.
- Computer classes for seniors at Kethley House.
- New, Named Fund, program honors loved ones.
- Thanksgiving message from Institutional Advancement department.
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- Implemeting our Strategic Plan.
- Fran King, emerita member and former president of the board of directors.
- Volunteer recognition event at Kethley House.
- Kethley House resident enjoys "center stage" treatment courtesy of the Key Foundation and the Cleveland Play House.
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Summer 2002
- MythBuster contest winners.
- Torres-Gil, former assistant secretary for aging in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, to be keynote speaker at 40th anniversary conference of Magaret Blenkner Research Institute
- Benjamin Rose Library to hold book sales.
- Kethley House welcomes new admissions/marketing director, Mark Grippi.
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- MBNA volunteers help out at Benjamin Rose adult day program.
- Thank you to annual solicitation volunteers.
- Community services quiz.
- Kathryn Loomis Kaesberg, newest board member.
- Planned gifts provide support.
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Spring 2002
- Richard Browdie new president/CEO.
- MBRI and Alzhemer's Association receive national award.
- Caregiver support groups reach into community.
- Violet Hobbs, Resident care specialist, has 21-year history with Benjamin Rose.
- Maple Heights High School Cosmetology students pamper Kethley House residents.
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- Seminar for caregivers of mentally ill older persons as well as social workers, nurses, case managers and counselors.
- Premier issue of "Today!", new format for the Benjamin Rose newsletter.
- "...Inspiring those who want to teach, who want to use, who want to know, The gift of aging..." a touching tribute poem.
- First named endowment fund supports "field trips" for Kethley House residents.
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Summer 2001
- 1908 Legacy Society for planned giving.
- New identity campaign is begun.
- Complementary medical care for the benefit of many.
- Community Services division steps up efforts to help underserved older people who are gay or lesbian.
- Bronze star recipient and long-time Benjamin Rose researcher, Dr. Sidney Katz, M.D., finds family to be most meaningful.
- The latest MBRI projects.
- Dee Weber, new vp of human resources.
- MythBusters nominees.
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- Parents Day held to allow parents and older friends of staff to see what Community Services employees do on the job.
- Dr. Noelker, Dr. Bass, and Frank Cardinale earn promotions.
- In-home services client, Frances McKinnon, shares her life's experiences.
- "Knowing you have helped someone come back and walk is pure satisfaction!" says physical therapy aide, Bobbie Williams.
- AARP program helps Benjamin Rose and older workers.
- Research Center hosts "Chronic Care Networks" conference.
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Winter 2001
- Young volunteer brightens doors and hearts of Kethley House residents.
- Benjamin Rose Library turns 30; still unique in its collections.
- Ruth Ann Ference appointed as new development director.
- "Thank you for all you do for all the Grandpas and Grandmas in Cuyahoga County," sixth grader Jack Gretta. (re: honors math project).
- Mary R. Izant, new Chair.
- Joyce Ann Lee and Margarat Wheeler new board members.
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- Research will help give consumers in residential facilities a voice.
- Benjamin Rose sponsors "Successful Aging" column in Sun Newspapers.
- Benjamin Rose Institute featured in new book, "Cleveland: a History in Motion".
- Orientation helps families feel comfortable with Kethley House.
- 1908 Legacy Society planned giving program to help support our mission.
- Website revised and expanded.
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Winter 2000
- Kethley House dining program opens to rave reviews.
- How information technology helps us help older people.
- IT Help Desk established to improve services.
- Nationally known folk music acts entertain at Kethley House.
- Laurel Posey, new fundraising assistant.
- Selma Baron, Patricia Kosmach, Marjorie Maria Moyer, and Lee Warshawsky become trustees.
- Historic calendar showcases the Rose Building.
- Music therapy playing a positive note at Kethley House.
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- Elder Abuse and Ethics Case Consult Team helps case managers in the Community Services division address especially challenging cases.
- New resource available for Asian-Indian community.
- Margaret "Peg" Kuechle and Ann G. Ford given emerita status.
- "I'm most fond of the memories of my time with my children and the horses...", former nursing home administrator and now resident of Kethley House, Robert Williamson.
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Fall 1999
- Adult day program has new home, more space!
- New Strategic Plan.
- SIGNET signals a more holistic approach to home care.
- Peruvian native and home care aide, Maria Marquez, becomes a U.S. citizen.
- Dr. Sidney Katz, M.D. guest speaker at Duke University Medical Center's Distinguished Guest Lecture Series.
- What exactly is hospice?
- American Sewing Guild donates blankets to Kethley House residents.
- Descendants of Benjamin Rose visit Benjamin Rose.
- Benjam Rose's bible restored.
- It pays to use lawyers who concentrate in probate and estate planning.
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- Social work professionals from Slovakia visited Benjamin Rose.
- Lynne Kearns to oversee Benjamin Rose Place development.
- Dr. Alice J. Kethley received the 1999 "Rock of Aging" Award from the Association of Ohio Philanthropic Homes, Housing and Services for the Aging.
- Peg's Shoppe opens at Kethley House.
- Kethley House is new hospice volunteer training site.
- "One of the aides won't leave until she makes sure remembering things even his children have forgotten," Carrie Rowan.
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Winter 1999
- Positioning for a new era.
- Alzheimer's disease not the only cause of memory loss.
- Going above and beyond in resident care.
- Donna Kelly Rego, Leigh Fabens, W. Susan Dempsey become new trustees.
- Lillie Sams named Home Care Aide of the Year.
- Tuition reimbursement pays off.
- New Benjamin Rose Website.
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- See who met Charles Lindbergh.
- What is an AIT?
- MBRI launches first-of-its-kind study.
- Kethley House resident, Marie Reeves, helped open the way for black models in local fashion shows.
- Seeking volunteers for research study, "Home Care Choices and Decisions in African American Families."
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