Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care Receives Alzheimer’s Association Community Advocate Award

On December 3rd, Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative Care was presented the Alzheimer's Association of Northeastern New York's Community Advocate Award for 2009. The award was presented at the Alzheimer's Association of Northeastern New York’s First Annual “Champions for the Cause” Winter Awards Reception at the Italian American Center in Albany.

Over the last four years Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative Care and the Alzheimer's Association have partnered in many different ways including the creation of the educational DVD “Making Life Easier….Together” for those newly diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

The partnership has also developed educational programs for both families and professionals, and has streamlined services by making joint home visits. “This award symbolizes the difference hospice makes in the lives of those with Alzheimer's disease and their families,” said Ann Marie Thayer, Alzheimer’s Association Program Manager.

Ann Marie Thayer, Alzheimer’s Association Program Manager (center) is pictured with Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care CEO/President, Lola Rathbone(left) and Vice President of Patient Access, Landa Palmer (right).