Who's Behind CARES

The CARES Program™ was co-developed by HealthCare Interactive, Inc. (HCI) and the national office of the Alzheimer’s Association. It was funded by two separate grants from the National Institute on Aging and has been completed in conjunction with researchers from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Duke University in Durham, North Carolina.

CARES is based on and consistent with the Alzheimer’s Association Campaign for Quality Residential Care Practice Recommendations, promotes the ideals of the culture change movement, and builds a caring culture in your organization.

Credits

Content Experts

• Elizabeth Gould, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., Director, Quality Care Programs, Alzheimer’s Association, Chicago, IL
• Lisa P. Gwyther, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., Director, Family Support Program, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
• Jeanne Heid-Grubman, Director, Education & Outreach, Alzheimer’s Association, Chicago, IL
• Kristy Klein, Associate Director, Safety Services, Alzheimer’s Association, Chicago, IL
• Katie Maslow, M.S.W, Associate Director, Quality Care, Alzheimer’s Association, Washington, DC
• Lynne Morishita, G.N.P., M.S.N., Consultant, Minneapolis, MN
• Kathleen O’Brien, Senior Vice President, Program & Community Services, Alzheimer’s Association, Chicago, IL
• Peter Reed, Ph.D., M.P.H., Senior Director, Programs, Alzheimer’s Association, Chicago, IL

Development Team

• Kathy Confer, Editor, HealthCare Interactive, Minneapolis, MN
• John Hobday, M.A., CEO and Founder, HealthCare Interactive, Minneapolis, MN
• Beth Hoeppner, Instructional Designer and Video Producer, HealthCare Interactive, Minneapolis, MN
• John Sarracco, Programmer and Video Producer, HealthCare Interactive, Minneapolis, MN
• Stanley Smith, M.D., Medical Director, HealthCare Interactive, Minneapolis, MN
• Theresa Williams, Office Manager, HealthCare Interactive, Minneapolis, MN
• Rita Youngs, Project Manager, HealthCare Interactive, Minneapolis, MN

Individuals

• Shelley Bluethmann, Associate Director, Education & Outreach, Alzheimer’s Association, Chicago, IL
• Joann Ciatto, Associate Director, Education & Outreach, Alzheimer’s Association, Chicago, IL
• Barbara Faiks, Research Consultant, Grand Rapids, MI
• Stephanie Hughes, Associate Director, Quality Evaluation, Alzheimer’s Association, Chicago, IL
• Angelica Lawbaugh, Administrative Assistant, Alzheimer’s Association, Chicago, IL
• April Mitchell, Specialist, Care Services, Alzheimer’s Association, Chicago, IL
• Catherine Sewell, Director, Client Services, Alzheimer’s Association, Chicago, IL
• Dawn Smith, Administrative Assistant, Alzheimer’s Association, Chicago, IL
• Jane Tilly, Director, Quality Care Advocacy, Alzheimer’s Association, Washington, DC
• Mary Ann Urbashich, Associate Director, Green-Field Library, Alzheimer’s Association, Chicago, IL
• Patty Yuen, Technical Assistant, Green-Field Library, Alzheimer’s Association, Chicago, IL

Organizations

• Alzheimer’s Association, Desert Southwest Chapter, contributed help and materials.
• Alzheimer’s Association, Eastern North Carolina Chapter, contributed help and materials.
• Blue Earth Interactive, St. Paul, MN, programming.
• Catholic Eldercare staff, residents, and families, Minneapolis, MN. Special thanks to Kimberly King, Marilyn DuBay, and Seeta Bashier.
• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) contributed help and materials.
• Laguna Honda Hospital, San Francisco, CA. Special thanks to Gail Cobe.
• Lenbrook Square staff, Atlanta, GA. Special thanks to Debbie Taylor and Stephanie Peoples.
• Lutheran Home staff, residents, and families, Arlington Heights, IL. Special thanks to Donna Habich and Margaret Rathunde.
• MainStreet Lodge staff, residents, and families, Minneapolis, MN. Special thanks to Rick Dischinger.
• Mather Pavilion staff, residents, and families, Evanston, IL. Special thanks to Mary Kay Holmes.
• Newark Manor Nursing Home staff, Newark, DE. Special thanks to Jacki Doherty and Dick Peipher.
• Presbyterian Homes staff, Arlington Heights, IL. Special thanks to Mary Robak and Mary Ann Anichini.
• St. Therese Home staff, New Hope, MN
• The Holmstad, a Covenant Retirement Community, Batavia, IL. Special thanks to Jeanne Heid-Grubman