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Christine R. Kovach, PhD, RN, FAAN Professor of Nursing

Personal Data:

Business Address: Home Address: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 2779 S. Shore Dr. School of Nursing, PO Box 413 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53207 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201-0413 414-967-1775 414-229-6233

Education: 1999 Postdoctoral Fellow, New York University 1998-1999 Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Wisconsin-Madison May 1990 Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing granted by the University of Rochester,

Rochester, New York. Dissertation title: Reminiscences of Elderly Females. May 1980 Master of Science in Nursing granted by Kent State University, Kent, Ohio.

Thesis title: Attitudes Toward Old People and Quality of Nursing Care. June 1976 Bachelor of Science in Nursing granted by Kent State University, Kent, Ohio. Professional Experience: 2001-2012 Center Scientist, Age & Community Center University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 2012-present Editor, Research in Gerontological Nursing 2002-Present Professor, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee-School of Nursing 2001-2002 Associate Professor with tenure, University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee, School of Nursing August 1996-2001 Associate Professor with tenure, Marquette University College of

Nursing August 1990-July 1996 Assistant Professor of Nursing, Marquette University, College of

Nursing (January 1990-July 1990 Adjunct Assistant Professor) January 1994-June 1996 Director of Research and Clinical Development for the Helen

Bader Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This is a 24-bed facility for midstage dementia.

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January1988-Sept 1990 Educator. Assistant Director of Nursing/Geriatric Clinical Nurse Specialist at the Jewish Home of Rochester. Responsible for the quality of care at the facility.

Sept 1987-March 1989 Teaching Assistant, University of Rochester in graduate advanced

research course 1985-1986 Instructor, University of Rochester School of Nursing, Rochester,

New York 1983-1985 Assistant Professor, Curriculum Coordinator, Kettering College,

Kettering, Ohio 1981 Tutor, Nursing students as preparation for State Board

Examination, sponsored by Comprehensive Tutoring Center. 1981-1982 Conducted review classes in medical and surgical nursing as a

preparation for State Board Examination, sponsored by Cleveland Area Citizens League for Nursing.

1979 Instituted and conducted teaching programs for nurses using

invasive hemodynamic monitoring systems. 1978 Developed and instituted teaching program for patients after

myocardial infarction at Lake County Memorial Hospital. 1976-1982 Held various nursing positions at Lake County Memorial Hospital,

Willoughby, Ohio. Consultations: 2010-2011 Kindred Healthcare System 2008-2010 Alzheimer’s Study Group (task force lead by Newt Gingrich

providing input for setting the National Alzheimer’s Strategic Plan 2008-2010 National Nursing Home Pain Collaborative. Funded by the

Mayday Foundation. University of Iowa Keela Herr, PI.

2002 Consultant to Florida Atlantic University Geriatric Nurse Practitioner Program, Boca Raton, FL.

2002 Content analysis consultant to Yamashita Mineko, Saitama

Prefectural University, Methodological investigation of the Abilities Assessment Tool.

2002 Research Consultant to Dr. Janet Krejci for study titled, “Impact of

Leadership Development on Selected Outcomes in Long-Term Care.”

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1999-2000 Clinical/Environmental Consultant, Clement Manor Health Center 1999 Clinical Consultant, RDS Assisted Living Facility, Madison, WI 1998-1999 Clinical Research Consultant, University Hospital at University of

Wisconsin-Madison 1998 Curriculum consultant to Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton October 1996 Clinical Consultant to Geriatric Inpatient Unit at University of

Wisconsin-Madison. October 1996 Clinical Consultant to Casa Dorinda Health Center, Santa

Barbara, California. November 1995 Clinical Consultant to Jewish Home of Rochester in New York. & September 1996 Consultation involved assisting in planning a Special Care Unit for

dementia. July 1995 Clinical Consultant to Wisconsin Lutheran Home in Milwaukee,

consultation involved assisting in planning a Special Care Unit for dementia.

November 1993 Research Consultant in Consultants Corner at the ANA Council of

Nurse Researchers Conference, Washington DC. January 1993-June 1996 Clinical Consultant to the Helen Bader Center. 1994 Consultant at Villa Clement, Clement Manor, and St. Camillus.

Planned and implemented hospice households for people with end-stage dementia as a part of research project.

May 1991-1993 Consultant at St. Camillus Health Center. Assessment and

planning of 4 units including opening a Dementia Specific Care Unit. Facilitated use of Continuous Quality Improvement.

June 1991-1993 Consultant at Westside Adult Daycare Program. Involved in both

health promotion programs and development of dementia programs. Funded by the Milwaukee Foundation and the Bader Foundation.

August 1986 Curriculum Consultant at Sinclair College, Dayton, Ohio. 1985-1986 Curriculum Consultant, Kettering College, Kettering, Ohio. December 1981 Consultant at Hillcrest Hospital, Mayfield Heights, Ohio.

Implemented problem oriented records and updated use of nursing process.

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1980-1981 Consultant at Lake County Memorial Hospital. Assisted in implementing primary care nursing throughout the facility.

Professional Memberships: 1995-present Alzheimer’s Association (member of Scientific Advisory Board) 1990-1995, 1997-present American Nurses Association 1990-1995, 1997-present Wisconsin Nurses Association 1990-present Midwest Nursing Research Society 1990-present Gerontology Society of America 1991-1993 Board of Nurse's Foundation of Wisconsin 1990-1995 ANA Council of Nurse Researchers 1994-2000 WRESCU Workgroup for Research and Evaluation of Special

Care Units 1994-2000 SAGE Society for the Advancement of Gerontological

Environments 2005 Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science Honorary Societies/Honors: 1980-present Sigma Theta Tau 1994-1996 Distinguished Lecturer/Sigma Theta Tau International 1998 Recipient of Mary Gettel Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence, a

University-wide recognition 1999 Research Fellow. John A. Hartford Foundation Institute for

Geriatric Nursing, New York University 2000 Outstanding Service Recognition for service on the Alzheimer’s

Association’s Initial Review Board of the Medical and Scientific Advisory Council, 1999 Research Grant Program

2001 Community Service Award of Excellence. In recognition of outstanding community service. Presented by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and the Volunteer Center of Waukesha County

2002 Outstanding Research Achievement Award, from UWM School of Nursing

2002 Distinguished Service Award, The Extendicare Foundation Board of Directors

2004 Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Contributions to the Advancement of Evidence-Based Practice. 2004 Leadership Summit. Center for Research & Evidence Based Practice. University of Rochester School of Nursing.

2004 Elected as Fellow of the Gerontology Society of America, a society devoted to research, practice and education in aging.

2006 Elected as Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing 2007 Investigator of the Year Award, from the Southeastern Wisconsin

Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association 2008 Excellence in Nursing Research Award. Wisconsin Nurses

Association.

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Scholarly Activities: Refereed Publications: Richards, K.C., Bost, J.E., Rogers, V.E., Hutchison, L.C., Bliwise, D., Beck, C.K., Kovach, C.R., Cuellar, N. & Allen, R.P. (In Review). Diagnostic Accuracy of Behavioral, Activity, Ferritin, and Clinical Indicators of Restless Legs Syndrome. Sleep. Kovach, C.R. & Rababa, M (In Review). Using Branching Simulations in Treatment Fidelity Plans. Research in Gerontological Nursing. Pieper, MJ, Francke, AL, van der Steen, JT Scherder, JA, Twisk, Kovach, C.R., and Achterberg, WP (In Review). Effects of the STA OP!-intervention on (challenging) behaviour and depression in dementia: a clustered randomised trial. Lancet Neurology. Kovach, C.R., Woods, D.L., Devine, E.C., Logan, B.R. & Raff, H. (2014). Biobehavioral measures as outcomes: A cautionary tale. Research in Gerontological Nursing.7(2), 56-65. Kovach, C.R., Simpson, M.R., Joosse, L.L., Logan, B.R., Noonan, P.E., Reynolds, S. Woods, D.L., & Raff, H. (2012). Comparison of the Effectiveness of Two Protocols for Treating Nursing Home Residents with Advanced Dementia. Research in Gerontological Nursing.5(4), 251-263. PMID: 22998656; PMCID: PMC3475742. Simpson, M.R., Kovach, C.R., & Stetzer, F. (2012). Predictors of Non-Pharmacological and Pharmacological Treatments Stopped and New Treatments Started among Nursing Home Residents with Dementia. Research in Gerontological Nursing. 5(2), 130-137. PMID: 21928757; PMCID: PMC3244534. Pieper, M.J.C., Achterberg, W.P., Francke, A.L., van der Steen, J.T., Scherder, E.J. and Kovach, C.R. (2011). The implementation of the serial trial intervention for pain and challenging behaviour in advanced dementia patients (STA OP): a clustered randomized controlled trial. BMC Geriatrics, 11:12 Kovach, C.R., Woods, D.L. Logan, B.R., & Raff, H. (2011) Diurnal Variation of Cortisol in People with Dementia: Relationship to Cognition and Illness Burden . American Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease & Other Dementias.26(2), 145-150. (PubMed NIHMS260397) Kovach, C.R., Logan, B.R., Joosse, L.L., & Noonan, P.E. (2012). Failure to Identify Behavioral Symptoms of People with Dementia and the Need for Follow-Up Physical Assessment. Research in Gerontological Nursing,5(2), 89-93. PMC3161167 Kovach, C.R., Logan, B.R., Simpson, M., & Reynolds, S. (2010). Factors Associated with Time to Identify Physical Problems of Nursing Home Residents with Dementia. American Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease & Other Dementias. 25(4), 317-323. (PMID: 20237337; PMCID: PMC2884077). Kovach, C.R., Simpson, M., Reitmaier, A., Johnson, A., & Kelber, S. (2010). Do Personality Traits Predict Work Outcomes of Nursing Home Staff? Research in Gerontological Nursing. Vol. 3 No. 4, 253-261.

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Tepper, M. & Kovach, C.R. (2008) Directive hiring for the new millennium: Linking personality to performance and job satisfaction. Journal on Jewish Aging, 2(1), 65-70. Woods, D.L., Kovach, C.R., Raff, H., Joosse, L., Basmadjian, A., & Hegadoren, K.M. (2008) Using Saliva to Measure Endogeneous Cortisol in Nursing Home Residents with Advanced Dementia. Research in Nursing & Health, 31, 283-294. Kovach, C.R., Morgan, S. Noonan, P.E. & Brondino, M. (2008). Using Principles of Diffusion of Innovation to Improve Nursing Home Care. Journal of Nursing Care Quality, 134-139. Fischer, T., Spahn, C. & Kovach, C. (2007). Gezielter Umgang mit herausforderndem Verhalten bei Menschen mit Demenz: Die Serial Trial Intervention (STI) Pflegezeitschrift, 7, 370-373.

Simpson, M. R., Stevens, P., & Kovach, C.R. (2007). Nurses’ Experiences with the Clinical Application of a Research-Based Nursing Protocol in the Long-Term Care Setting. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 16(6), 1021-1028. Silva-Smith, A. & Kovach, C.R. (2006). Positive Gain: Rethinking the outcomes of dependency. Journal of Gerontological Nursing.32,5, 36-41. Kovach, C.R., Logan, B., Noonan, P.E., Schlidt, A.M., Smerz, J., Simpson, M., & Wells, T. (2006). Effects of the Serial Trial Intervention on Discomfort and Behavior in Demented Nursing Home Residents. American Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease & Other Dementias.. Vol. 21, No. 3, pp. 147-155. Kovach, C.R., Cashin, J & Sauer, L. (2006). Deconstruction of a Complex Tailored Intervention to Assess and Treat Discomfort of People with Advanced Dementia. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 55(6), 678-688. PMID:16925616. Kovach, C.R., Kelber, S. & Simpson, M. & Wells, T. (2006). Nurse Responses to Behavioral Symptoms of Nursing Home Residents with Dementia. Journal of Gerontological Nursing,32(6), 13-21. Kovach, C.R., Noonan, P.E., Schlidt, A.M., Wells, T. (2006). The Serial Trial Intervention: An Innovative Approach to Meeting Needs of People with Dementia. Journal of Gerontological Nursing. 32(4), 18-26. PMID: 16615709 Kovach, C.R., Noonan, P.E., Schlidt, A.M. & Wells, T. (2005) A Model of Consequences of Need-Driven Dementia-Compromised Behavior (C-NDB). Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 37, 134-140. Kovach, C.R., Taneli, Y., Dohearty, P., Schlidt, A.M., Cashin, S., & Silva-Smith, A. (2004). Effect of the BACE (Balancing Activity Controls Excesses) Intervention on Agitation of People with Dementia. The Gerontologist.,44(6), 797-806. Weisman, G.D., Kovach, C.R., Cashin, S.E. (2004). Differences in dementia services and settings across place types and regions. American Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, 19(5), 291-298.

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Kovach, C.R. (2003) “The Ones Who Can’t Complain” Lessons Learned About Discomfort and Dementia. Alzheimer’s Care Quarterly,4(1), 42-49. Kovach, C.R., Wells, T. (2002). Pacing of activity as a predictor of agitation for people with dementia in acute care. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 28(1), 28-35. Kovach, C.R., Noonan, P.E., Griffie, J., Muchka, S., & Weissman, D.E. (2002). The Assessment of Discomfort in Dementia (ADD) Protocol. Pain Management Nursing. 3(1), 16-27. Kovach, C.R. & Schlidt, A.M. (2001). The agitation activity interface of people with dementia in long-term care. The American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease & other Dementias, 16(4), 240-6. Kovach, C.R. (2000). Sensoristasis and Imbalance in Persons with Dementia. The Journal of Nursing Scholarship. 32(4) 379-384. Kovach, C.R., Griffie, J., Muchka, S., Noonan, P.E., & Weissman, D.E. (2000). Nurses’ Perceptions of Pain Assessment and Treatment in the Cognitively Impaired. Clinical Nurse Specialist.14(5), 215-220. Kovach, C.R., Noonan, P.E., Griffie, J., Muchka, S., & Weissman, D.E. (2001). Use of the Assessment of Discomfort in Dementia Protocol (ADD). Applied Nursing Research,14(4), 193-200. Kovach, C.R., Weissman, D., Griffie, J., Matson, S., & Muchka, S. (1999) Assessment and treatment of discomfort for people with late-stage dementia. Journal of Pain & Symptom Management, 18(6), 412-419. Kovach, C.R. (1998). Nursing home dementia care units: Providing a continuum of care rather than aging in place. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 24(4), 30-36. Kovach, C.R. & Krejci, J.W. (1998). Facilitating Change in Dementia Care: Staff Perceptions. Journal of Nursing Administration, 28(5), 17-27. Kovach, C.R., Weisman, G., Chaudhury, H. & Calkins, M. (1997). Impacts of a therapeutic environment for dementia care. The American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, 12(6) 99-110. Kovach, C.R. & Magliocco, J. (1998). Late-stage dementia and participation in therapeutic activities. Applied Nursing Research, 11(4), 167-73. Kovach, C.R., Meyer-Arnold, E.A. (1997). Preventing agitated behaviors during bathtime. Geriatric Nursing, 18(3), 112-114. Kovach, C.R. (1996). Alzheimer's disease: Long-term care issues. Issues in Law & Medicine, 12, 47-56. Kovach, C.R., Wilson, S.A., & Noonan, P.E. (1996). Effects of hospice interventions on behaviors, discomfort, and physical complications of end-stage dementia nursing home residents. In J.W. Koterski (Ed). Life and Learning: Proceedings of the Fifth University Faculty for Life Conference. Washington DC: University Faculty for Life, p.297-315.

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Kovach, C.R., Wilson, S.A., & Stearns, S.A. (1996). Hospice concepts in the care for end-stage dementia. Geriatric Nursing, 17(1), 6-10. Kovach, C.R. & Henschel, H. (1996). Behavior and participation during therapeutic activities on special care units. Activities, Adaptation and Aging, 20(4), 35-45. Kovach, C.R. & Henschel, H. (1996). Planning activities for patients with dementia. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 22(9), 1-6. Kovach, C.R., Wilson, S.A., & Noonan, P.E. (1996). The effects of hospice interventions on behaviors, discomfort, and physical complications of end-stage dementia nursing home residents. The American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, 11(4), 7-10, 12-5. Kovach, C.R. & Meyer-Arnold, E.A. (1996). Coping with conflicting agendas: The bathing experience of cognitively impaired older adults. Scholarly Inquiry for Nursing Practice, 10(1), 23-36. Kovach, C.R. & Stearns, S.A. (1994). Dementia specific care units: A study of behavior before and after residence. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 20, 33-39. Kovach, C.R. & Stearns, S.A. (1993). Understanding Huntington's Disease: An overview of symptomatology and nursing care. Geriatric Nursing, 14, 149-163. Kovach, C.R., Puetzer, M., & Gretzinger, P. (1993). A descriptive study of nosocomial urinary tract infection. Rehabilitation Nursing Research, 2, 81-86. Kovach, C.R. (1993). Understanding autobiographical memories: A study of the reminiscences of elderly men. Journal of Holistic Nursing, 11, 149-163. Kovach, C.R. (1993). Development and testing of the Autobiographical Memory Coding Tool. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 18, 669-674. Kovach, C.R. (1992). Nursing's unique voice: The euthanasia debate. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 18, 4. Kovach, C.R. (1991). Theoretical exploration of the origins, processes and consequences of reminiscence. Nursing Forum, 26, 14-20. Kovach, C.R. (1991). Reminiscence behaviors: An empirical exploration. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 17, 23-28. Kovach, C.R. (1991). Reminiscence: A closer look at content. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 12, 193-204. Kovach, C. R. (1991). Content analysis of reminiscences of elderly women. Research in Nursing & Health, 14, 287-295. Kovach, C.R. & Shore, B. (1991). Management of a recent tuberculosis outbreak in a nursing home. Geriatric Nursing, 29-30.

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Kovach, C.R. (1990). Promise and problems in reminiscence research. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 16, 10-14. Kovach, C.R. & Knapp, T.R. (1989). Age, cohort, and time-period confounds in research on aging. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 15, 11-15. Editorial/Commentaries Kovach , C.R. (2014). Turning manuscript rejection “lemons” into “lemonade.” Research in Gerontological Nursing.7(4), 150-151. Kovach , C.R. (2014). Is the DSM-5 Change in Dementia Labeling Perilous for Research? Research in Gerontological Nursing.7(3). Kovach , C.R. (2014). RGN: Celebrating milestones. Research in Gerontological Nursing.7(1), 1-2. Kovach , C.R. (2013). Why Become a Gerontological Nurse Researcher?. Research in Gerontological Nursing.6(1). Kovach , C.R. (2012). Advancing Science and Improving Outcomes. Research in Gerontological Nursing.5(2)80-81. Kovach , C.R. (2010). What’s the Rush? Internal Validity is not a Trivial Pursuit. Research in Gerontological Nursing.3(1),2-4. Kovach, C.R. (2009).Some Thoughts on the Hazards of Sloppy Science When Designing and Testing Multicomponent Interventions, Including the Kitchen Sink Phenomenon. Research in Nursing & Health, 32(1),1-3. Kovach, C.R. (2007). Nachgefragt: Interview mit Prof. Christine R. Kovach

Nursing Homes and Late-Stage Dementia Care. DeSS orientiert Kovach, C.R. (2007). Dying in Nursing Homes. Journal of Gerontological Nursing. 33(4), 3-4. Kovach, C.R. (2007). Response to Editorial Response Submitted by Barbara Kuzara. Journal of Gerontological Nursing. 33(1), 5. Kovach, C.R. (2006). Let’s not call it custodial care. Journal of Gerontological Nursing. 32(4), 5-6 Kovach, C.R. (2004) Thriving in an academic environment. Research in Nursing & Health, 27, 23-24. Kovach, C.R. (2005). Dying in nursing homes. Essay accompanying documentary film Almost Heaven http://www.almosthomedoc.org.

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Kovach, C.R. & Morgan, S.W. (2003) “Doctor’s Orders”: Rethinking Language and Intent. Journal of Nursing Administration.33(11), 563-564. Kovach C.R. (2000) Invited commentary on Ways Technology Assists Practice. Your Turn Column. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 26, 51-52. Kovach, C.R. (1998). Invited commentary on moral and ethical challenges in gerontological nursing. Journal of Gerontological Nursing. Your Turn Column, 24(12), 42. Kovach, C.R. (1997). Moral and intellectual imagination. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 23(10), 5-6. (Guest Editorial). Kovach, C.R. (1997) Invited commentary. How do you determine when a resident of a Special Care Unit for dementia should be discharged from that unit? Your Turn column in Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 23, 47-49. Kovach, C.R. (1995). Evolving images of human dignity. (Guest Editorial). Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 21(7), 5-6. Invited Publications: Kreutzer, G. & Kovach, C.R. (2007). Rubriken Nachgefragt:Interview mit Prof. Christine R. Kovach. DeSS orientiert Speical Issue: Pflegeheime: Lebensräume bis zum Ende (in translation: "Nursing homes: Living Spaces till the End"). April 2007 issue. pp. 33-36. Kovach, C.R. (Winter 2007). No person should be left in pain. Alzheimer’s Connection. (Newsletter from the Helen Bader Foundation), 1-2. Kovach, C.R., Taneli, Y., & Dohearty, P. (2002). Designing a Responsive Curriculum: Educating Professionals in Real-World Needs. Stand By News,21 (6), p. 1,3. Kovach, C. R. (2000). Improving recognition and treatment of pain for the person with dementia. Stand By News, 20(1), 1,3. Kovach, C.R. (1999). More than a guessing game. Nursing Assistant Monthly, 5, 4-6. Kovach, C.R. (1998). Behavioral and environmental interventions. In Physician’s Reference: Diagnosis and Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease & Other Related Dementias. Wisconsin: Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Association Chapter Network, p5-7. Kovach, C.R. (1997). State solutions to long-term care. Pfizer Portfolio of State Issues (An audiocassette journal for state officials across the country), 14(2). Hawthorne, NY: The Cortlandt Group. Kovach, C.R. & Wilson, S.A. (1994) Hospice care for persons with Alzheimer's disease. WAITC Connection. Winter, p. 5. Kovach, C.R. & Wilson, S.A. (1994). Hospice model applied to end-stage dementia care. Nursing Matters, 5(11), 3, 14.

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Wilson, S.A. & Kovach, C. R. (1994). Dementia specific households: A new delivery system for persons with end-stage dementia. The Leading Edge, 14(4), 1-3. Kovach, C.R. (1991). Caring for the elderly without restraints. The Leading Edge, 10, 1-2. Kovach, C.R. (1991). Abstract: Reminiscences of elderly females. The Leading Edge, 10, 2-3. Kovach, C.R. (1993). Marquette Nursing. Alumni Newsletter, 1. Book Chapters: Kovach C.R. & Reynolds, S. (In Press). Neurological Disorders In M. LaPorte Matzo and D. Witt Sherman (Eds). Palliative Care Nursing: Quality Care to the End of Life. New York: Springer Publishers. Kovach, C.R. (2012). Assessing pain and unmet need in patients with Advanced Dementia: The role of the Serial Trial Intervention (STI). In. R. Moore (Ed). Handbook of Pain and Palliative Care Biobehavioral Approaches Across the Life Course. Springer Publishers. Pp. 131-144. Kovach C.R. & Reynolds, S. (2009). Neurological Disorders In M. LaPorte Matzo and D. Witt Sherman (Eds). Palliative Care Nursing: Quality Care to the End of Life. New York: Springer Publishers. Kovach, C.R. (2004). Dementia and Neurodegenerative Illnesses. In M. LaPorte Matzo and D. Witt Sherman (Eds). Nursing Care of the Older Adult at the End of Life. St. Louis: Mosby, pp 231-250. Kovach, C.R. (2003). Pain assessment and management of people with dementia. In Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (Eds). Examples of Compliance: Pain Assessment and Management. Oakbrook Terrace, IL: Joint Commission Resources, Inc. Kovach, C.R. (2001).Description of the process used to address pain assessment and management. In Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (Eds). From Practice to Paper: Documentation for Long Term Care Organizations. Oakbrook Terrace, IL: Joint Commission Resources, Inc., 25-28. Kovach, C.R. & Wilson, S.A. (1999). Dementia in the Elderly. (pp 350-360). In M. Stanley & P.G. Beare (Eds). Gerontological Nursing. Philadelphia: F.A. Davis. Kovach, C. R. (1998). Effects of hospice interventions on people with end-stage dementia. In L. Volicer and A. Hurley (Eds.) Hospice Care for Patients with Advanced Progressive Dementia. Springer Publishing. Kovach, C.R. (1995). A qualitative look at reminiscing: Using the autobiographical memory coding tool. In B. Haight & J. Webster (Eds.) The Art and Science of Reminiscing. Washington DC: Taylor & Francis. p.103-122.

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Books: Kovach, C. & Schlidt, A.M. (2005) Balancing and Connecting Program: A Two Session In-Service Education Program for Caregivers of People with Dementia. Milwaukee: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Kovach, C., Noonan, P., Reynolds, S., & Schlidt, A. (2005) The Serial Trial Intervention (STI) Teaching Manual. Milwaukee: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Kovach, C.R. (1997). Late-Stage Dementia Care: A Basic Guide. Washington DC: Taylor & Francis Publishing Co. Proprietary and non-proprietary technical reports: Alzheimer’s Challenging Behaviors Task Force (member). (December, 2010). Handcuffed: A report of the Alzheimer’s Challenging Behaviors Task Force. Alzheimer’s Association. http://www.alz.org/sewi/documents/alzheimers_report_handcuffed(2).pdf

Alzheimer’s Challenging Behaviors Task Force (member). (December, 2012). We All Hold the Keys: A Report to the Community on Phase Two Activities. Alzheimer’s Association. http://www.planningcouncil.org/PDF/WeAllHoldTheKeys.pdf Kovach, C.R. (2000). Assessing discomfort in patients with dementia. In J. Griffie, S. Muchka, & D. Weissman (Eds.) Nursing Staff Education Resource Manual: Pain Management 101. Milwaukee: Medical College of Wisconsin, Session V, p 1-14. Kovach, C.R. (1998). Improving Management of Physical Pain and Affective Discomfort for People Dementia in Long-Term Care. Milwaukee: Marquette University College of Nursing and the Palliative Care Program at the medical College of Wisconsin. Book Reviews: Kovach, C.R. (1996). Review of Catch a Falling Star by B.B. Spohr and J.V. Bullard appeared in Journal of Gerontological Nursing. 22(8), 46. Kovach, C.R. (1997). Review of Life to Death: Harmonizing the Transition by R.W. Boerstler and H.S. Kornfeld appeared in Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 23(1), 53. Reviews of My Book Appeared in: Jackson, G. (1999). Book Review of Late-Stage Dementia Care: A Basic Guide. JOURNAL OF Mental Health, 8(1), 103. Bell, B. (1998). Book Review of Late-Stage Dementia Care: A Basic Guide. Readings. 13(1), 20. Hope, K. (1997). Book Review of Late-Stage Dementia Care: A Basic Guide. International Journal of Geriatric Psychology. 12(11).

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Scholarly Presentations: May 2014 Using the Serial Trial Intervention to Assess and Treat Unmet Needs of

People with Dementia. 2014 Wisconsin Network Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias. Wisconsin Dells.

March 2014 Incorporating Branching Path Simulations into Treatment Fidelity Plans. Midwest Nursing Research Society 38th Annual Research Conference. St. Louis. With M. Rababa.

March 2014 Editor’s Special Session: Strategies to Become a Successful Author. Midwest Nursing Research Society 38th Annual Research Conference. St. Louis.

November 2013 Incorporating Branching Path Simulations into Treatment Fidelity Plans. Gerontological Society of America. New Orleans.

October 2013 Bright Spot Commentator on Using the Serial Trial Intervention at Redesigning Wisconsin's Dementia Care System: A Stakeholder Summit. Racine, WI

September 2013 Submission and the Review Process. University of Maryland Webinar. With B. Resnick, P. Caccione, and K. Buckwalter.

April 2013 Using the Serial Trial Intervention to Assess and Treat Unmet Needs of People with Dementia. Metastar sponsored webinar.

April 2013 Sleep problems and management in older adults and people with dementia. Life Services Network 2013 Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL.

April 2013 Final Days Symptom Management and Trajectories of Dying. Life Services Network 2013 Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL.

April 2013 Challenging Behaviors--Physical and Psychosocial/Environmental Care. Life Services Network 2013 Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL.

April 2013 A Piece of the Puzzle: Recognizing and Alleviating Pain. Solving the Dementia Puzzle Piece by Piece. Yearly conference sponsored by Azura Memory Care-Home Care Health Services & Hospice. Manitowac.

November 2012 Challenging Behaviors-Physical, Psychsocial and Environmental Care. Focus 2012 Conference. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Division of Quality Assurance.Wisconsin Dells.

November 2012 The Relationship of Daytime Irregularities in Sleep, Behavioral and Emotional Dementia Symtpoms, 65th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America. San Diego, California.

August 2012 Writing for Publication. Building Academic Geriatric Nursing Capacity. Webinar with K. Buckwalter, B. Resnick.

July 2012 Managing Challenging Behaviors: Non Pharmacological Intervention. 2012 Clinical Leadership Conference. Direct Supply. Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

May 2012 Interactive workshop on Serial Trial Intervention and sound abatement intervention to care for elders with advanced dementia. 14th Annual Building Bridges to Research Based Nursing Practice Conference, Milwaukee, WI.

May 2012 Handcuffed: A Report of the Alzheimer’s Challenging Behaviors Task Force. Life Services Network 2012 Meeting and Exhibition. Chicago, IL.

May 2012 Using the Serial Trial Intervention to Assess and Treat Unmet Needs of People with Dementia. Life Services Network 2012 Meeting and Exhibition. Chicago, IL.

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February 2012 National Call for Advanced Care Planning from the American Academy of

Nursing. 2012 Wisconsin Nursing Coalition Summit. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Nurse’s Association. Wisconsin Dells.

November 2011 Effectiveness of Two Protocols for Treating Nursing Home Residents with Advanced Dementia. 64th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America. Boston, MA.

November 2011 Predictors of Non-pharmacological and Pharmacological Treatments Stopped and New Treatments Started among Nursing Home Residents with Dementia. 64th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America. Boston, MA. (with M. Simpson).

November, 2011 Developing a Logical Cohesive Intervention. Penn State University College of Nursing. State College, PA.

September 2011 Positive emotion based care. With Elizabth Beattie and Glenna Dowling. National Dementia Research Forum. An Australian Government Initiative. Sydney, Australia.

September 2011 End-Stage Dementia Care: Idenitfying and Implementing Evidence-Based Strategies. Queensland Dementia Training Study Centre. Queensland University of Technology. Brisbane, Australia.

September 2011 Pain Assessment and Treatment for Older People with Dementia.. Queensland University of Technology. Queensland Dementia Training Study Centre. Brisbane, Australia.

September 2011 Developing a Logical Cohesive Intervention for testing in a Randomized Controlled Trial. School of Nursing & Midwifery Queensland University of Technology. Brisbane, Australia.

July 2011 Late-Stage Dementia Care: Approaches to Quality of Life, Comfort and Human Dignity. Sponsored by the Helen Bader Foundation as a part of the statewide initiative to shape the future of Alzheimer’s care in Wisconsin called “A Hand in the Plan.” Racine, Wisconsin.

May 2011 Developing a Logical, Cohesive Intervention. and Launching a Successful Research Career. Duquesne University. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

May 2011 Coping with Challenging Behaviors. Preconference workshop with T. Snow at Wisconsin Network Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias. Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.

December 2010 Panelist for U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Forum “Until There’s a Cure: How to Help Alzheimer’s Patienys and Families NOW.” Washington DC. Also broadcast on CSPAN.

November 2010 The Systematic Development of Health Care Interventions: Problem Identification to Efficacy. Robert Wood Johnson Nurse Faculty Fellowship Meeting, Washington DC.

November 2010 Factors Associated with Time to Identify Physical Problems of Nursing Home Residents with Dementia. 63rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans, LA.

October 2010 Effects of the Serial Trial Intervention on Discomfort in Dementia. University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. Philadelphia, PA.

September 2010 Physical Problem Identification in People with Dementia. 2010 State of the Science Congress on Nursing Research. Sponsored by the Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science. Washington DC.

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August 2010 Ways to Maximize Return on Center Investments. World Café Format Leader and Summary Presentation. NIH Center Director’s Meeting, Washington DC

May 2010 Culture Change at the Jewish Home & Care Center. With L. Joosse, E. Dyer, J. Gamez. 24th annual State Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Disorders. Wisconsin Dells.

April 2010 Additions to the randomized controlled trial that Yield a Competitive Edge. Self-Management Science Center. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

March 2010 What's Next? Preliminary study to support a randomized controlled trial (RCT) of a Balanced Stimulation and Retreat intervention for people with dementia

February 2010 Changes to NIH Applications and Review: Implications for Preparing a Competitive Application. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

January 2010 Measurement and Design Issues in randomized controlled trials. Self-Management Science Center. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

November 2009 Measuring Cortisol and Determining Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Axis Regulation and Dysregulation in People with Dementia. 62th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America. Atlanta.

October 2009 Assessing Readiness for Intervention Development and Developing the Initial Intervention. Self-Management Science Center. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

March 2009 Measuring Cortisol and Determining Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Axis Regulation and Dysregulation in People with Dementia. With L. Woods. Midwest Nursing Research Society Conference. Minneapolis.

October 2008 Pain Assessment and Management. Advanced Dementia Care Conference, Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association of Southeastern Wisconsin, Waukesha County Technical College, Pewaukee, Wisconsin.

October 2008 Testing of the Theory of Sensoristasis in Mealtime Behaviors. Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science. With E.J. Amella. Washington DC. (poster).

May 2008 Palliative Care for People with Advanced Dementia. Dementia Services Development Center-Northern Ireland 1st International Conference, Belfast, Northern Ireland (keynote).

May 2008 The Ones who Can’t Complain: Recognizing and Alleviating Pain in Persons with Dementia. Dementia Services Development Center-Northern Ireland 1st International Conference, Belfast, Northern Ireland

April 2008 Best Practices in Late Stage Dementia Care. Life Services Network 2008 Annual Convention, Chicago, IL.

April 2008 Recognizing and Alleviating Pain in Persons with Dementia. Life Services Network 2008 Annual Convention, Chicago, IL.

November 2007 Factors Associated with Successful Implementation of a Dementia Comfort Care Intervention. Poster with S. Morgan and M. Brondino. 60th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America. San Francisco, California.

November 2007 Effects of the Serial Trial Intervention on Discomfort and Behavior of Nursing Home Residents with Advanced Dementia. Alzheimer’s Disease Annual Update. University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute.

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October 2007 Effects of the Serial Trial Intervention on Discomfort and Behavior of

Nursing Home Residents with Advanced Dementia. Biostatistics Department Research Forum, Medical College of Wisconsin.

October 2007 Effects of the Serial Trial Intervention on Discomfort and Behavior of Nursing Home Residents with Advanced Dementia. Clinical and Translational Science Institute’s 2nd Integrated Research Conference, Medical College of Wisconsin.

October 2007 How to Best Communicate End of Life Issues with Older Adults with End-Stage Dementia and Their Families. Moderator of Panel for Fall 2007 Dialogues in Best Practices. Center on Age and Community. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI.

September 2007 Pain in People with Dementia. Metastar sponsored six state . Midwest Best Practice Teleconference. Presentation done with Clement Manor Health Center.

August 2007 The One’s Who Can’t Complain: Assessing and Treating Pain and Other Unmet Needs in People with Dementia. Talk Sponsored by the Helen Bader Foundation Speaker Series. Sturgeon Bay, WI.

May 2007 Grantsmanship: Nuts and Bolts for Improving Your Chances for Funding. (with Jill Winters) 9th Annual Building Bridges to Research Based Nursing Practice: Enhancing Care Outcomes. Milwaukee, WI.

April 2007 Pain Management in Middle and Late Dementia.22nd Annual Alzheimer’s Regional Conference, Seattle WA.

March 2007 Effects of a Pain Protocol on Discomfort in People with Dementia. Scientific Seminar Series, Center for Mental Health and Aging. University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

December 2006 What do Organizations Need to Make Best Practices Stick? The Dialogues in Best Practice Series, sponsored by the Center on Age & Community, UWM.

November 2006 Effects of the Serial Trial Intervention on Discomfort and Behavior of Nursing Home Residents with Dementia. 33rd Annual Meeting and Conference American Academy of Nursing. Miami Florida (poster).

November 2006 Feasibility of salivary cortisol collection and measurement in nursing home residents with advanced dementia. (poster). 59th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America. Dallas, Texas.

November 2006 Effects of the Serial Trial Intervention on Discomfort and Behavior of Nursing Home Residents with Dementia. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee College of Nursing Research Day (Keynote). Milwaukee.

October 2006 Interventions for Symptom and Medication Management: Effects of the Serial Trial Intervention on Discomfort and Behavior of Nursing Home Residents with Dementia. The National State of the Science Congress in Nursing Research. Washington DC.

October 2006 Community Implications for Assessing and Treating Discomfort in People with Dementia (with S. Morgan) Interfaith Partners in Aging Conference. Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

September 2006 Understanding and responding to needs at the end of life. With Jan Dougherty and Joyce Simard. 14th Annual Alzheimer’s Association Dementia Care Conference. Atlanta, Georgia.

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July 2006 Use of the Serial Trial Intervention in a Randomized Controlled Trial. 17th International Research Congress Focusing on Evidence-Based Practice. Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

May 2006 Improving comfort care for people with advanced dementia. 20th Annual Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders. Green Bay WI.

April 2005 Nurse Responses to Behavioral Symptoms of Nursing Home Residents with Dementia. 30th Annual Midwest Nursing Research Conference, Milwaukee, WI.

November 2005 Pain assessment and management for persons with dementia: A growing Consensus. 58th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America., Orlando Symposium with A. Horgas, A. Snow, D. Weiner, L. Miller.

November 2005 ESPO Symposium: Complexities of Pain Management Among Older Adults: An Interdisciplinary Perspective 58th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Orlando Symposium with M. Ersek, K. Feldt.

November 2005 The Toll of Chronic Neurological Disorders. Biomedical Technology Alliance Conference. Keynote Address, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

July 2005 Nurse Responses to Behavioral Symptoms of Nursing Home Residents with Dementia. 16th International Nursing Research Conference “Building Community Through Research.” Sponsored by Sigma Theta Tau, Waikola, Hawaii.

May 2005 Effects of the Serial Trial Intervention on Discomfort and Behavior of Nursing Home Residents with Dementia. Seventh Annual Building Bridges to Research Based Nursing Practice conference. Waukesha, Wisconsin.

April 2005 Effects of the Serial Trial Intervention on Discomfort and Behavior of Nursing Home Residents with Dementia. Transdisciplinary Issues in Behavioral Health: Research to Practice Symposium. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee Wisconsin.

April 2005 Effects of the Serial Trial Intervention on Discomfort and Behavior in Demented Nursing Home Residents. 29th Annual Midwest Nursing Research Conference, Cincinnati, Ohio.

November 2004 Effects of the Serial Trial Protocol on Discomfort, Assessment and Tenacity. 57th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America.

November 2004 Improving Care of People with Advanced Dementia. Annual Bornstein Lecture, Jewish Home and Care Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

July 2004 Shaping the Future of Dementia Care. 15th International Nursing Research Conference “Building Community Through Research.”Sponsored by Sigma Theta Tau, Dublin, Ireland.

July 2004 Effects of the BACE Intervention on Agitation of Demented Residents in Long-Term Care. 15th International Nursing Research Conference “Building Community Through Research.” Dublin, Ireland.

June 2004 Discomfort and Dementia: A Program of Study. Keynote speaker for 5th Annual Evidence Based Practice Conference. Sponsored by University of Rochester, Buffalo, New York.

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March 2004 Responses to Needs of People with Dementia. 9th Annual Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Disorders. Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, Milwaukee, WI.

November 2003 Effects of the BACE Intervention on Agitation of Demented Residents in Long-Term Care. Gerontological Society of America. San Diego.

November 2003 Pain and Dementia at End of Life. 2003 Aurora Geriatrics Institute Conference: A good Death: Paradox or Opportunity, Milwaukee.

October 2003 The Terrible Horrible, No Good Very Bad Day, Keynote Presentation at UWM Conference, Best Practices in Long Term Care Nursing: Innovations and Regulations, Brookfield WI.

March 2003 Assessing and Treating Pain in Cognitively Impaired Adults. Symposium Presentation at the American Pain Society 22nd Annual Scientific Meeting. With M.M. Ersek, L. Miller, and K. Feldt.

November 2002 Examination of Environmental Features and Services Across Place Types in Long-Term Care. 55th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America. (Poster with G. Weisman).

November 2002 Developing a Program of Research on Pain and Dementia. Panel Presenter at Nursing Research Day 2002. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Nursing.

October 2002 Pain and Dementia. Interdisciplinary Research Seminar Series. Center on Age and Community, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee .

October 2002 Caregiver Support and Workforce Issues. Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Legal Issues Symposium, Panel presenter. Madison, WI.

September 2002 Improving Pain Management for Older Adults. Littlefield Leadership Lecture Panel Presentation, University of Wisconsin-Madison.

May 2002 Conducting Research to Improve Assessing Pain in People with Dementia. Covenant Healthcare System. Elmbrook Hospital, Franciscan Woods and The Terrace at St. Francis.

May 2002 Assessing and Treating Pain in People with Dementia. Fourth Annual Southeastern Wisconsin Nursing Research Conference. Milwaukee, WI.

April 2002 Care Issues in Advanced Stage Dementia. Life Services Network. Annual Convention & Expo. Chicago, IL.

February 2002 Strategies for Assessing and Treating Discomfort in People with Dementia. 7th Annual Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders. Alzheimer’s Association. Milwaukee.

January 2002 Treating Pain in the Community Dwelling Client with Dementia: Nurse, Client, and Caregiver Issues. Administration of Aging Demonstration Project. (Continuing Education Program). University of Iowa.

November 2001 Examination of the Relationship of Agitation to Activity and Time Variables in Long-Term Care. 54th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Chicago, Illinois.

November 2001 Nurses’ Perceptions of Pain Assessment and Treatment in the Cognitively Impaired Elderly. 54th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Chicago, Illinois.

October 2001 “Assessment and Treatment of Discomfort in Dementia,” 2001 Convention of the Wisconsin Nurses Association, Stephens Point, WI.

July 2001 “Providing Comfort Care at the End of Life,” Preconference Workshop for the 10th National Alzheimer’s Disease Education Conference, Chicago IL.

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June 2001 “Geriatric Pain Assessment and Management.” National Satellite Teleconference. University Of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont.

June 2001 “Assessment and Treatment of Physical Pain and Affective Discomfort in People with Dementia. 11th Annual Gerontology Conference. Wisconsin Gerontology Institute. Parkside, WI.

March 2001 “Mid-Late-Stage Dementia: The Impact of Behavioral Symptoms,” 6th Annual Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease & Other Dementia. Milwaukee WI.

March 2001 “Strategies for Caring for People with Alzheimer’s Disease in the Acute Care Setting.” American Association of Critical care Nurses-Greater Milwaukee Area Chapter. Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

March 2001 “Pain Management in Long-Term Care.” Medical College of Wisconsin Pain Consortium Presentation.

November 2000 “Critical Issues in Intervention Research with Alzheimer Populations” Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Conference. Washington DC. (Discussant).

November 2000 “Use of the Assessment of Discomfort in Dementia (ADD) Protocol to Treat Physical Pain and Affective Discomfort”. Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Conference. Washington DC.

May 2000 “Assessment and Treatment of Pain in People with Cognitive Impairment,” Wayne State University 13th Annual Institute of Aging Conference, Detroit.

April 2000 “Care Issues in Advanced-Stage Dementia,” and “Assessment and Treatment of Pain in People with Cognitive Impairment,” The 5th Annual Edna Gates Conference on Dementia Care. Eastern Michigan University. Novi, Michigan.

November 1999 “Community Screening for Dementia and Correlates with Depression.” Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Conference.San Francisco (with P. Antuono, MD, J. Jones, MS)

November 1999 “Pacing of Activity as a Predictor of Agitated Dementia behavior. Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Conference. San Francisco. (with T. Wells).

October 1999 “Pain Management in the Cognitively Impaired Elderly” at the American Pain Society 18th Annual Scientific Meeting, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

October 1999 “Care and Comfort in the End-Stage Dementia Patient,” at the Wisconsin Association of Medical Directors Annual Conference, Madison, Wisconsin.

September 1999 “Care and Comfort in End-Stage Dementia,” California Association of Long-Term Care Directors of Nursing, Santa Barbara, California.

July 1999 “Lessons Learned from the Pain Project: Improving Assessment and Treatment of Discomfort in People with Dementia.” Conference, Marquette University College of Nursing.

April 1999 “Lecture is Not a Dirty Word.” UTIC/WAICU Teaching for Learning: From Theory to Practice conference at UW-Madison, Madison, WI.

March 1999 “Maintaining Personhood in Late-Stage Dementia.” Presented at Southeastern Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Association Conference. Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

February 1999 “The Role of Palliation in Acute Care.” University Hospitals, Madison, Wisconsin.

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December 1998 Affective and Physical Comfort Needs of People with Late-Stage

Dementia in Long-Term Care. Medical College of Wisconsin Consortium on Pain Management Group.

November 1998 Assessment and Treatment of Discomfort for People with Late-Stage Dementia. Gerontology Society of America Annual Conference. Fall 1998 Lecture is Not a Dirty Word. Conference on preparing future teachers in

higher education sponsored by Marquette University and UW-Milwaukee. August 1998 Death and Dying in Long-Term Care. With S. Wilson at American Nurses

Association Conference in San Diego California April 1998 Peripheral Vascular Disease Update and Management. Conference on

Clinical Management of Circulatory Problems of the Older Adult. Sponsored by Marquette University College of Nursing and the Wisconsin Geriatric Education Center.

March 1998 Pain in the Dementia Population. Geriatrics Institute of the University of Wisconsin Medical School. Sinai Samaritan Medical Center.

March 1998 Enhancing Assessment Skills: Pain and the Person Who Cannot Verbalize Discomfort. Third Annual Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias. Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association. Milwaukee, WI.

February 1998 Facilitating Change in Dementia Care: Staff Perceptions. Poster at the Delta Gamma Research gathering at Marquette University.

January 1998 Assessment and Treatment of Discomfort in the Person with Late-Stage Dementia. Medical College of Wisconsin.

November 1997 "Facilitating Change in Dementia Care: Staff Perceptions." Poster at the 50th annual scientific meeting of the Gerontological Society of America.

May 1997 "Assessment and Treatment of Discomfort in People with Cognitive Impairment." Medical College of Wisconsin

May 1997 "Assessment and Treatment of Discomfort in People with Cognitive Impairment." Cleveland, WI.

May 1997 "Overcoming Common Obstacles to Research Proposal Development and Funding." Presented to interdisciplinary group at the Medical College of Wisconsin.

March 1997 “End of Life Decisions.” A panel Presentation sponsored by the College of Nursing and the Center for Ethics Studies at Marquette University.

November 1996 "A Comparative Study of Behavior and Room Use on a Special Care Unit and Traditional Nursing Home Unit." Poster at American Academy of Nursing Conference, Orlando, FL.

November 1996 "Dementia specific households: A new delivery system for persons with end-stage dementia. Poster at American Academy of Nursing Conference, Orlando, FL.

November 1996 "A Comparative Study of Behavior and Room Use on a Special Care Unit and Traditional Nursing Home Unit." Paper presented at Gerontological Society of America Conference, Washington DC.

November 1996 "Reminiscence of Place." Symposium discussant at Gerontological Society of America conference, Washington DC.

October 1996 "Enhancing late-stage dementia care: What are the possibilities?" Wisconsin Lutheran Care Center, Milwaukee, WI.

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September 1996 "Frail and At Risk Older Adults: Social Problem or Nursing Challenge?" Nursing for the New Millennium Conference, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI.

September 1996 "A Comparative Study of Behavior and Room Use on a Special Care Unit and Traditional Nursing Home Unit." Poster at Nursing for the New Millennium Conference, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI.

August 1996 "Late-Stage Care Issues." Roundtable session at 1996 Dementia care Network Symposium: Weaving a Shared Vision, Milwaukee, WI.

July 1996 "Enhancing Care Given to People with End-Stage Dementia." Luther Manor Health Center, Milwaukee, WI.

April 1996 "A Comparative Study of Behavior and Room Use on a Special Care Unit and Traditional Nursing Home Unit." Delta Gamma Sigma Theta Tau Annual Research Conference, Milwaukee, WI.

April 1996 Roundtable on "Enhancing Dementia Services in Long-Term Care." Delta Gamma Sigma Theta Tau Annual Research Conference, Milwaukee, WI.

1996 "Enhancing End-Stage Dementia Care: Innovations in Long-term Care." Funded by the Northwestern Mutual Life Foundation and Helen Bader Foundation. March 15, 1996 in Milwaukee, April 26, 1996 in Oshkosh, May 3, 1996 in Wausau, May 31, 1996 in La Crosse, October 4, 1996 in Milwaukee.

November 1995 "Effects of hospice interventions on discomfort, behaviors, and physical problems of patients with end-stage dementia. Gerontology Society of America Annual Research Conference, Los Angeles.

October 1995 "Assessing Pulmonary Conditions." for MUCN CE, Milwaukee. September 1995 "Assessing Changing Conditions in Geriatrics." Rockford, Illinois all day

workshop. June 1995 "Therapeutic Environments for People with Dementia." WGEC sponsored

geriatric education intensive program. Wisconsin Dells. May 1995 "Creating hospice households for end-stage dementia" and "The Helen

Bader Center: The Development of a Care Continuum for the Person with an Irreversible Dementia." Annual WAITC conference, Steven's Point, WI.

April 1995 "Introduction to Alzheimer's Disease and Care Issues. UWM Graduate School of Business Administration.

April 1995 "Innovative Delivery Systems: Hospice Care for End-Stage Dementia," and "Environmental Designs for Dementia: The Helen Bader Center." Poster presentations at A Reason to Hope: Linking Dementia Research, Care, and Services for the 21st Century. Sponsored by UWM.

April 1995 "Designs for Dementia: Overview and Case Studies." Presentation at A Reason to Hope: Linking Dementia Research, Care, and Services for the 21st Century. Sponsored by UWM.

April 1995 "The Effects of Hospice Care on Residents of Long-Term care with End-Stage Dementia." Delta Gamma Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau Annual Research Day.

April 1995 "Alzheimer's Disease: Long-Term Care Issues." Presented at national conference of the National Legal Center for the Medically Dependent and Disabled titled: Long-Term care in the 90's: Life Affirming or Life Limiting?

March 1995 “Advances in environments for People with Dementia." American Society on Aging Annual Conference, Atlanta, Georgia.

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November 1994 "Using the Life Story to Understand Old Age." Symposium presenter at Gerontology Society of America Annual Conference, Atlanta Georgia.

November 1994 "Environmental Designs for Dementia: The Helen Bader Center.” Poster presentation. Gerontology Society of America Annual Conference, Atlanta, Georgia.

November 1994 "Infections in Older Adults." Marquette University Clinical Nursing Institute, Milwaukee, WI.

November 1994 "Restraint Reduction for Acute and Long-term Care." Issues in Aging Series, VA Medical Center and University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI.

June 1994 "Implementation of Hospice Concepts in Long-Term Care." Association of Regional Medical Social Workers Spring Luncheon Speaker.

August 1994 "Special care units for dementia.” Geriatrics Institute, Sinai Samaritan Medical Center featured speaker.

August 1994 Dementia Research Symposium Presenter at Dementia Care Network Annual Conference, Milwaukee, WI.

May 1994 "Coping with Conflicting Agendas: The Bathing Experience of Cognitively Impaired Older Adults.” Annual State Alzheimer's Conference sponsored by WGEC and WAITC.

May 1994 "Assisting Cognitively Impaired Older Adults During Bathtime. Annual Laskan Lecture, Jewish Home of Milwaukee.

April 1994 "Dementia Care Concepts Symposium Presenter at Midwest Nursing Research Society Annual Conference.

March 1994 "Providing Specialized Dementia Care." John Doyne Annual Research Day.

February 1994 "Providing Quality Dementia Care." Medical Society of Wisconsin," Featured Speaker at Winter Meeting.

February 1994 "Dementia Specific Care Units." MUCN and Sigma Theta Tau Delta Gamma Chapter Annual Research Day.

November 1993 "Demystifying Data Analysis." Keynote speaker for Northeast Wisconsin Nursing Research Consortium, Manitowoc, WI.

November 1993 "Coping with Conflicting Agendas: The Bathing Experience of Cognitively Impaired Older Adults." ANA Council of Nurse Researchers Conference, Washington DC. Poster Presentation.

November 1993 "Caring for Clients with Dementia." Clinical Nursing Institute. September 1993 "Dementia Specific Care Units: A Study of Behavior Before and After

Residence." Critical Issues in Elder Care Conference, Sponsored by Marquette University College of Nursing and Wisconsin Geriatric Education Center.

May 1993 "Implementing Continuous Quality Improvement in Long Term Care." St. Camillus Health Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

May 1993 "Initiating Collaborative Research to Address Clinical Dilemmas in Dementia Care." 7th Annual Conference on Alzheimer's Disease, Steven's Point, Wisconsin.

March 1993 "A Descriptive Study of Nosocomial Urinary Tract Infection." Milwaukee County Medical Complex Research Day.

March 1993 "A Descriptive Study of Nosocomial Urinary Tract Infection." Sigma Theta Tau Conference

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January 1993 "Facilitating Collaborative Research in the Greater Milwaukee Area." Research Facilitator's Network Meeting.

January 1993 "Use of Innovative Delivery Systems to Enhance Quality of Life of Cognitively Impaired Older Adults." Cedar Lake Health Center, West Bend, Wisconsin.

November 1992 Evaluating Clinical Research, Clinical Nursing Institute, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

June 1992 "Let's Untie the Elderly." St. Camillus Health Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

July-August 1992 Four presentations for nurses: 1) Basics of nursing leadership; 2) Communicating effectively; 3) Motivating others; and 4) Conflict Resolution.

April 1992 "Development and Testing of the Autobiographical Memory Coding Tool." Midwest Nursing Research Conference, Chicago, Illinois. Poster Presentation.

March 1992 "Autobiographical Memories: A Study of Elderly Men." Sigma Theta Tau Research Conference, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

November 1991 "Development and Testing of an Autobiographical Memory Coding Tool." Vanderbilt University Nursing Research Conference, Nashville, Tennessee.

November 1991 "Maintaining Personhood in Dementia." Clinical Nursing Institute, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

September 1991 "Maintaining Personhood in Dementia." Critical Topics in Elderly Care Conference, Midwest Geriatric Education Center Conference, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

July 1991 "Working With Clients With Dementia." Milwaukee Center for Independence, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

May 1991 "A Qualitative Study of Reminiscence." University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

April 1991 "Reminiscences of Elderly Females." Phyllis J. Verhonik Nursing Research Conference, University of Virginia.

February 1991 "Reminiscences of Elderly Females." Delta Gamma Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau Research Conference.

May 1990 "Strategies for Reducing Restraint Use." Sinai Samaritan Geriatric Institute, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

September 1989 "A Qualitative Study of Reminiscence." Jewish Home of Rochester Clinical Conference, Rochester, New York.

Grants/Contract-Funded Activities: External 2010-2012. The Quality of End of Life Care for Persons with Advanced Dementia. Helen Bader Foundation. (N.Bentur and S. Sternberg PIs). Consultant. 2/1/07-11/30/11 Effect of a Pain Protocol on Discomfort in Dementia DHHS PHS NIH NINR [5R01NR07765-05] $400,449 Current DC $2,009,093 Total Award

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09/30/07-06/30/12 Center for Enhancement of Self-Management in Individuals and Families. DHHS PHS NIH NINR. 1P20NR010674-01 (Marek PI). Methods Core Director 15% time. Role: PI 2006-2008. “Creating and Sustaining Culture Change to Person-Centered Care.” From the Jewish Home and Care Center. $173,542 Total DC 2005-2006. “Factors Associated with Successful Implementation of a Dementia Comfort Care Intervention in Nursing Homes” From 90AM2988/01 $293,731 grant from the Administration on Aging to the Training Research Institute. Co-Investigator. $73,426. 2002-2005. “Effect of a Nursing Protocol on Discomfort in Dementia,” Funded by the National Institutes of Health, National Institute for Nursing Research 1RO1 NR07765-01A1, $1.1 million. 2002-2004. Effect of the BACE Intervention on Agitation and Resistiveness to Care. Funded by the Helen Bader Foundation for $134,385 for two years. 2002-2005. Regional Faculty Development Network in Geriatric Nursing. Funded by the Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, With the Mather Institute, Yale University and Rush University. 2002-2005. Funding for each year approximately $53,000 to UWM subcontract 2001. Study of the Adequacy of Care Delivery for People with Dementia in the Family care Pilots. Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services PIC Robert Wood Johnson and DHHS $15,000. 1999. Postdoctoral Fellowship at New York University John A, Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing. $6,000 1998-1999. Postdoctoral Fellowship was funded by the Helen Bader Foundation for $13,000, by University Hospitals for $6,500 and by the School of Nursing for $6,500 at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

1998. Funded. Assessment and Treatment of Discomfort for People with End-Stage Dementia. Faye McBeath Foundation, $35,000. 1998-1999. Funded. Assessment and Treatment of Discomfort for People with End-Stage Dementia. $33,915. Helen Bader Foundation. 1996-1998. Funded. Improving Pain Management in Long-Term Care. Funded by the Helen Bader Foundation to Marquette University for $28,000. Funded by AHEC of Wisconsin through the Medical College of Wisconsin for $30,000 and funded by Faye McBeath Foundation for $80,000 through the Medical College of Wisconsin. 1995-1997. Funded. End-Stage Dementia Outreach Project. Two-year project involves education, writing a book, research, and clinical consultation components. Requested $98,156 from the Helen Bader Foundation to support this project.

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1996. Contract-funded by St. Camillus Health Center for Research planning and analysis for study titled, "Late-stage dementia and participation in therapeutic activities. $2,500. 1994. Funded for $5,000. Northwestern Mutual Life Foundation to support the End-Stage Dementia Outreach Project. 1995. Funded. Director of Research and Clinical Development role for the Helen Bader Center. Requested $24,438 for one year from the Helen Bader Foundation. 1994. Contract funded to develop and analyze research component of dementia care training project between Marion Catholic Home and St. Michael's Hospital. Through MUCN Faculty Practice, $2,600. 1994. Principal Investigator for study and serving as Director of Research and Clinical Development for the Helen Bader Center. This is funded by the Helen Bader Foundation and is 50% time. Initial funding plus continuation funds total $65,000 support. 1993-1994. Principal Investigator with Sarah Wilson, PhD, RN. Hospice Households Project funded for $50,000.00 by the Bader Foundation. This experimental designed study investigated the effects of applying hospice concepts on discomfort, behaviors associated with dementia, and physical complications for residents of long-term care with end-stage dementia. 1993. Principal Investigator with Betty Rooney MSN, RN and Bonnie Schultz, MSW. Contract funded through Marquette University College of Nursing Faculty Practice Consortium: project implementing health promotion activities and evaluating projects impact. Implemented at Westside Senior Center through the Milwaukee Center for Independence and funded by grant money they received from the Milwaukee Foundation, $2,000.00. 1993. Principal Investigator with Betty Rooney MSN, RN and Bonnie Schultz, MSW. Contract funded through Marquette University College of Nursing Faculty Practice Consortium: project and research study. Study involves strategies to decrease wandering and exiting attempts, caregiver support, and strategies to decrease other challenging behaviors associated with dementia. Implemented at Westside Senior Center through the Milwaukee Center for Independence and funded by grant money they received from the Bader Foundation. $2,000. 1993. Principal Investigator with Sandra Stearns, MSN, RN. Contract-funded study titled, "Dementia Specific Care Units: A Study of Behavior Before and After Residence," Funded by an anonymous donor to St. Camillus Health Center, $5,000.00 as a summer employment project. 1992. Principal Investigator with Elizabeth Meyer-Arnold, MS, RN. Contract-funded study titled, "Bathing, Agitation, and Aggression in Patients with Dementia," from the Lutheran Foundation, $3,800.00. 1991. Principal Investigator. Research grant for study titled, "Conceptualization and Measurement of Reminiscence," from the Delta Gamma Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, $1,000.00.

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Internal 2010. UW-Milwaukee Graduate School. Sleep, Activity, Sound, and Light Exposure of Nursing Home Residents with Dementia. The purpose of the study was to assess the potential of the actigraphy technology for measuring sustained arousal, sustained under stimulation and sleep variables in patients with dementia. Additionally, data were collected that allowed examination of the relationships of arousal and light/sound exposure to behavioral and functional variables. 1990. Principal Investigator with Mary Puetzer, MS, RN. Research grant for study titled "Factors Associated with Rehabilitation Patients Acquiring Urinary Tract Infection," from Marquette University College of Nursing, St. Joseph Hospital Endowment Fund for $8,000.00. Funded. 1989. Principal Investigator. Research grant for study titled, "Content Analysis of Reminiscences of Elderly Females," Susan B. Anthony Center, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York. $375.00. Funded. Other Grant Activity 1986-1989. Professional Nurse Traineeship Grant from the Health Services Division of the Department of Health and Human Services, $12,000.00. 1978-1980. Professional Traineeship grant provided by the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, $3,352.00. Grant Activities- Not Funded November 2011. Testing a Protocol to Stop Ineffective Drug and Non-Drug Treatments. Alzheimer’s Association. February 2012. Testing Daytime Activity Rhythm Therapy: Innovation in Nursing Home Dementia Care. DHHS PHS NIH NINR 1 R01 NR013879-01 June 1994. Principal Investigator. Nursing Units: Sound Levels, Dementia and Behaviors. Requested an Academic Research Enhancement Award of $101.010. Approved but not funded. June 1992. Principal Investigator. Nursing Modality: Memories and Stress. Requested an Academic Research Enhancement Award of $96,787.00 from the Department of Health and Human Services. August 1991. Principal Investigator with James Goodwin, MD. A Comparison of Reminiscing Styles and Psychosocial Outcomes, Requested an AARP Andrus Foundation Grant of $60,062.94. May 1991. Ruth Stollenwerk Principal Investigator. One of a group of faculty that submitted a Training Grant Application to the Department of Health and Human Services for the Graduate Gerontological Nursing Option.

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Editorial/Review Boards: 2012-present Editor, Research in Gerontological Nursing 2003-present Editorial Board Member, American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and

Other Dementias 1999-present Proposal Reviewer for the Alzheimer’s Association, Chicago, Illinois 1998-present Manuscript Reviewer for the Gerontologist 1998-present Manuscript Reviewer for Research in Nursing & Health 2001-present Reviewer Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 2005-2011 Study Section Reviewer. National Institute for Nursing Research 2006 Proposal Reviewer, Israel Science Foundation (ISF) 2003-2005 Reviewer, Journal of Palliative Medicine 2003-2010 Editorial Board Member, Research in Nursing & Health 1998 Proposal Reviewer for the Retirement Research Foundation 1997-2008 Section Editor (Assessment Section) Journal of Gerontological Nursing. 1993 Submitted scholarly review of Nursing Interventions Classification system,

per request of authors of the taxonomy. 1992-2008 Member of Review Panel for the Journal of Gerontological Nursing. 1992 Abstract Reviewer, Midwest Nursing Research Society annual

conference. Other Boards: 1995-2003 Scientific Advisory Board member of the Alzheimer’s Association SE

Wisconsin Chapter 1999 Board member, Extendicare Foundation 2002-2005 Board Member, Friendship Village Long-Term Care Complex owned by

Aurora Health care System. Service Activities: Service to Profession and Community 2011-present CMS Partnership to create a Toolbox for Improving Behavioral Health in

Nursing Homes Project directors: Ann Kolanowski PhD, RN and Kimberly Van Haitsma PhD (Assessment Group) funded by the Commonwealth Foundation.

2011-present The National Non-Pharmacological Dementia Care Practice Initiative. Karen Love Project Director (member)

1997-present Member of Scientific Advisory Board, Alzheimer Association of Southeastern Wisconsin.

1996-present Volunteer, St. Joseph's Medical and Dental Clinic, Waukesha, WI. 2008-2009 Alzheimer’s Study Group (task force lead by Newt Gingrich providing

input for setting the National Alzheimer’s Strategic Plan 2008-2010 National Nursing Home Pain Collaborative. Funded by the Mayday

Foundation. University of Iowa Keela Herr, PI. 2009-2010 Alzheimer’s Challenging Behaviors Task Force. Alzheimer’s Association. 1999-2002 Board member, Extendicare Foundation 1998 Member of Initial Review Board of the Medical and Scientific Advisory

Council, Alzheimer’s Association

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1998-1999 Member of Advisory Panel, Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute 1994-1998 Member of Advisory Board, Helen Bader Center. 1994-199 Chair and member of Research Review Committee, Helen Bader Center. 1995-1997 Second-Vice President, Delta Gamma Chapter Sigma Theta Tau. 1996-1998 Member IRB Committee, Sinai Samaritan Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI. 1996-1997 Member of Special Programs Advisory Board, Alzheimer Association of

Southeastern Wisconsin. Sept.1995 "Using Memories Positively" Spoke to Jewish Community Center senior

group, Milwaukee, WI. 1994 Invited as Representative to meeting for HCFA #5 with federal and state

nursing home regulators to discuss ways in which we can work together so that regulation does not thwart innovation.

1994-1995 Sponsor, Right of Christian Initiation of Adults, St. Joseph’s Parish March 1993 "Using Memories Positively" speaking engagement to senior citizen group

at the Temple Shalom, Fox Point, Wisconsin. 1991-1993 Board of Directors, Nurses Foundation of Wisconsin, Secretary. University 2001-present Member, Age & Community Leadership Council, Research Committee 2000-present Member, Sabbatical Review Committee 2008 Member, The Graduate Faculty Council's Graduate School Research

Committee 2002-2005 Member, Honorary Degrees Committee 1996 Member, University Promotion & Tenure Committee 1999 Member, Merger/Collaboration Committee 1999 Member, Gender Equity Task Force 1996-1998 Member, University Graduate School Advisory Board 1995-1998 Member, University Financial Aid Committee Fall 1996 Committee Chairperson, for financial restructuring of community Services

at dental school. Fall 1996 Member, Search Committee Dean of the College of Health Sciences 1994-1999 Member, University IRB July 1994 Speaker, Alumni Reunion Weekend "Alzheimer's disease: Myth vs.

Reality." 1995, 1996 1994-1999 Member, University Research Review Committee-Nursing Subcommittee. 1993-1994 Leader, Ad Hoc Aging Center Committee. In July 1994, Pat Lloyd

assumed these responsibilities. Sept. 1993 Speaker, "Love for Motherhood and a Career," speaking engagement to

female MU students at Petawa Residence. Summer 1993 Member, Search Committee for Dean of the College of Nursing. 1992-1993 Member, Program planning committee, Milwaukee Center for

Independence/ Marquette University Affiliation. 1991-1993 Member, Student Publications Board. Fall 1991 Speaker, Two brown bag lunch seminars for the university community on

Alzheimer's disease and caring for a family member.

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School 2002-present Faculty Review Committee 2001-present Executive Committees 2001-present Member Research Committee 1996-1998 Member of Executive Committee 1996-2001 Member of Promotion and Tenure Committee (began as Chair in 1999) 1994-1996 Member of Faculty Recruitment Committee. 1993- 1996 Member of Graduate Progression Curriculum Committee. 1992-1993 Chair of Research & Scholarship Committee. 1992-1993 Chair of Instructional Resource Development Committee. 1991-1992 Member of Research & Scholarship Committee. 1990-1992 Member of Instructional Resource Development Committee Other Activities: 1992 Interviewed by Lois Blinkhorn for article which appeared in the Milwaukee

Journal on ways to strengthen your memory. May 1993 Interviewed for article on autobiographical memories and reminiscence

during old age to appear in October issue of Long Term Care Executive Network Newsletter.

May 1993 Interviewed for article on validation therapy to appear in July issue of Long Term Care Executive Network Newsletter.

March 1993 Appeared on the Bob Jansen Show, A Cable television show to discuss Using Memories Positively During Old Age.

Fall 1995 Appeared on Cable Television show regarding dementia. 2001 Guest on AM 540 WYLO radio show, Today’s Woman-Your Money and

Your Life. Topic “Moving Transitions for Older Adult Women.” 2001 Guest on Rabbi Barry Silberg talk television show. Topic was the Age &

Community Initiative at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.