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Dr. Lori Stevic-Rust, Ph.D., AABPP, clinical psychologist and dementia expert, will be the guest speaker for “Food For Thought: A Sunday Brunch and Speaker Series” on Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 10:30 am at Montefiore, (One David N. Myers Parkway, Beachwood, OH).  Dr. Stevic-Rust will speak on “Dementia: Seeing it Through the Eyes of the Person.”  This event is free & open to the community.

In Dr. Stevic-Rust’s presentation she will discuss the following topics: what is dementia;  how dementia affects not only the memory, but mood, behavior and personality – learn what different behaviors mean and how to manage them; decision-making – when is it no longer safe to be home alone, to drive, to manage finances and what to do when your loved one says, “I’m fine” and refuses help.

Dr. Stevic-Rust is Montefiore’s program advisor for their new assisted living memory care program and pavilion opening fall 2012 for individuals with early- to mid-stage dementia. She holds a doctoral degree in psychology, a master’s degree in community counseling and has been awarded a Diplomate from the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) in Board Certified Clinical Health Psychology.

A light bagel brunch will be served. No reservations required. For information, contact Susan Lieberman at (216) 910-2647 or slieberman@montefiorecare.org.

This event is sponsored by The Bea Gray Sunshine Fund of The Montefiore Foundation.

        Dr. Lori Stevic-Rust, Ph.D., AABPP,
Clinical Psychologist and Dementia Expert

Please join us for Montefiore’s Annual Meeting as we celebrate “130 years of Tradition, Compassion and Innovation” on Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 7 pm in the Montefiore Maltz Auditorium, One David N. Myers Parkway, in Beachwood.

Keynote speaker is legendary television personality Fred Griffith who will deliver remarks on “The New Old.”  Griffith was the original host of the popular WEWS-TV5 show, “The Morning Exchange” – which was used as a model for network morning shows like “Good Morning America.” 

Other meeting highlights include: Remarks from Board Chair Steven S. Willensky and President and CEO, Lauren B. Rock; election of the Board of Directors; and employee awards and honors. The Montefiore Keynote Staff Choir will perform.

 Please respond by Thursday, May 10, 2012 to Sharon Castro, executive assistant, at 216.910.2658 or email scastro@montefiore care.org.

Free and open to the community Light refreshments will be served.

Join us on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 4 pm for Montefiore’s monthly healthcare speaker series. Free and open to the community! This month’s featured speaker will be
Dr. Amanda Lathia, Montefiore’s co-medical director. Topic: “These Old Bones -
What You Need to Know About Osteoporosis.”  Learn how to:  improve your bone health; ways to strengthen your bones, and which vitamins and nutrients are important to maintain proper bone health.

Question and answer session following presentation in Montefiore’s Maltz Auditorium, One David N. Myers Parkway, in Beachwood.

No reservations needed. For more information call 216.910.2647.

Montefiore is pleased to announce that Mark Weiss, LNHA (Licensed Nursing Home Administrator), MBA, CPA, has expanded his role and will now oversee day-to-day operations at Montefiore as an Administrator in addition to his Chief Financial Officer responsibilities. Weiss directs the fiscal operations for Montefiore, the Montefiore Housing Corporation and the Montefiore Foundation, thereby overseeing a combined $35 million budget.

“Mark consistently demonstrates strong leadership, a focus on quality and efficiency as well as dedication in his myriad roles at Montefiore. This position incorporates his current responsibilities as well as additional operational and regulatory oversight,” explained Lauren Rock, Montefiore President and CEO.

Weiss began at Montefiore in 2002 as the CFO and VP of Finance and Administration. In 2008, he successfully completed his Administrator-in-Training Program and received his Administrator’s license.

Weiss is an expert regarding Medicare and Medicaid and has lobbied in both Columbus and Washington, D.C. regarding healthcare issues as they relate to reimbursement. He continues to advocate on behalf of senior healthcare.

He is a 2009 Robert Wood Johnson Fellow and participated in their Center for Creative Leadership program and successfully completed their Ladder to Leadership – Developing the Next Generation of Community Health Leaders certification program.

A CPA, he received an MBA from The Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University, with concentrations in health systems management and finance. He lives with his wife and six children in Cleveland Heights.

Montefiore is pleased to announce that Dr. Lori Stevic-Rust, Ph.D., ABPP, clinical health psychologist and dementia expert, will host a free information session for the community to learn about Montefiore’s new assisted living memory care program on Monday, May 7, 2012 at 5:30 pm at Montefiore (One David N. Myers Parkway, Beachwood, Ohio 44122).

Dr. Stevic-Rust’s presentation will focus on caring for a loved one with dementia, how and when to have the difficult conversations with your loved on safety, decision-making and possible relocation. She will also discuss the best ways to evaluate dementia care facilities and how clinical programs and specially-trained staff members improve quality of life for a loved one. Additionally, she will talk about how the philosophy of person-centered dementia care translates into care for your loved one.

Dr. Stevic-Rust is Montefiore’s program advisor for their new assisted living memory care program and pavilion opening this fall 2012 for individuals with early- to mid-stage dementia who need assisted living and dementia care support. Her vast knowledge and commitment to research for those with dementia are aligned perfectly with Montefiore’s commitment to develop a person-centered program model to fill a much-needed service in the community. Dr. Stevic-Rust holds a doctoral degree in psychology, a master’s degree in community counseling and has been awarded a Diplomate from the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) in Board Certified Clinical Health Psychology. She is a contributing writer for Cleveland Business Connects Magazine and is a regular media contributor to
Fox 8 News and WKYC channel 3. Dr. Stevic-Rust is a national speaker on numerous health-related topics with specialty areas in geriatrics and stress disorders.

To register for this information session on Monday, May 7, please contact Sharon Castro at 216.910.2658 or email scastro@montefiorecare.org by Wednesday, May 2, 2012. Light refreshments will be served. Free and open to the community.

Montefiore’s continuum of care includes short-term post-hospital care, long-term care, Alzheimer’s/dementia care, home healthcare, private duty services, palliative and hospice services, outpatient therapy and an at-home sleep apnea program. Montefiore’s senior living campus in Chagrin Falls, Ohio offers assisted living services, a memory care unit, rehabilitation therapies, skilled nursing, long-term care, respite stays and outpatient therapy.

In observance of Passover, beginning Thursday morning, April 5, 2012 at 6 a.m.: No bread or wheat products may be brought into Montefiore. This restriction is in effect through Sunday morning, April 15, 2012. Thank you for your cooperation.