Shining a spotlight on how the Chapter helps families
here in New York City is part of the important work
we do. Raising awareness in a variety of mediums
illustrates how our programs and services directly affect
individuals with the disease, their family members and
caregivers, and how vital our work is in the everyday lives
of those dealing with Alzheimer’s disease. The work of the
Chapter has been highlighted in several media outlets.
The Chapter was enormously proud when, in
February, our support group leaders were named “New
Yorkers of the Week” by New York 1. The piece, which
ran all weekend long, included interviews with Jed Levine,
the Chapter’s executive vice president and director of
programs and services; Elana Sinsabaugh, caregiver and
support group member; as well as support group leader
Sophie Finkelman. This is a well-deserved accolade.
Lou-Ellen Barkan, Chapter president and CEO was
recently quoted in a story about clinical trials in The Staten
Island Advance that also included new facts and figures
released by the Alzheimer’s Association. You may have
also heard Jed on Q104.3 this past January as he spoke on
Sonsetin Sunday about the services the Chapter provides families dealing with Alzheimer’s disease. In addition,
he was interviewed about the proposed budget cut for
Medicaid home care programs by The Riverdale Press this
March.
Peter Eldridge of New York Voices was interviewed on
WBGO about the April 22nd jazz benefit concert, “For
Those We Love.” The Chapter has also been included
in important calendars throughout the city about the jazz
concert and “Stella Rising,” both benefitting the Chapter,
in addition to the 9th Annual Early-Stage Memory
Disorders Forum and the 2009 “Forget-Me-Not” Gala.
As always, the Chapter’s invaluable support groups are
routinely covered in local community papers across the
City and Jed’s “Ask the Alzheimer’s Expert” column can
be seen in The Queens Courier. If you have a question,
please send it to Jed at expert@alznyc.org.
Lou-Ellen Barkan said, “The more people hear the
stories we have to tell, the more people we can help.”
— Colleen Roche, Managing Director
Linden, Alschuler & Kaplan, Inc., Public Relations
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