Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey (CVCJ) is honored and privileged to welcome four new community leaders to their Board of Directors. The new members join 15 other Board Members who volunteer their time, talent and expertise in guiding the non-profit interfaith agency dedicated to assisting the frail and homebound elderly of Ocean County.    Linda Conroy, Brick Township, originally from North Bergen, spent her summers at the Jersey Shore, and moved fulltime to Brick Township in 2002. With more than 20 years experience in the funeral industry, she is the Community Relations Liaison for O’Brien’s Funeral Home, on Burnt Tavern Road, Brick and Route 35 in Wall.  An active member of Visitation Church, Brick, she facilitates their Bereavement Support Group, and is a member of the American Academy of Bereavement Association. Mrs. Conroy is also a member of the Brick Elks and is a lifetime member of the NJ PTA. Rev. Annemarie Cook has been an Associate Pastor of Saint Thomas Lutheran Church, Brick Township since October 2007.  Pastor Cook holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theology from Valparaiso University and attended Lutheran Theological Seminary, Philadelphia.  She is passionate about her ministry to the frail elderly in Ocean County and actively seeking new ways to connect youth and young families to this ministry.  Reverend Cook and her husband Tim live in Toms River. June Cornier, Toms River Township, has been a Personal Banker with Investors Savings Bank since 2002. Prior to coming to Investors, Mrs. Cornier had a 17 year career with the Association of Retarded Citizens of Essex County.  A wife and mother of three, she holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education from Kean University, and a Master’s Degree in Behavioral Science from Rutgers. John D. Gumina, MD, a resident of Lakewood, is a physician in Family Practice, with offices in both Freehold (Monmouth Family Medicine Group) and Howell (Howell-Jackson Immediate Care).   A 1974 graduate of the New Jersey College of Medicine and Dentistry, Newark, Dr. Gumina completed an internship at Monmouth Medical Center, and is certified by the American Board of Family Practice. CVCJ is a non-profit interfaith agency whose mission is to assist the frail and homebound elderly with everyday tasks enabling them to remain independent in their own homes. All services provided are free.  Over 1000 volunteers assist more than 2000 senior citizens each month with transportation to medical appointments, grocery shopping, relief for Alzheimer’s disease caregivers, reassuring telephone calls, and friendly visits. For more information and to learn about volunteer opportunities, call Mary O. Malagiere, 732-505-2273 ext. 211 or visit www.caregivervolunteers.org   2010-02-22T10:06:56-05:00 42 New board members at CVCJ Longtime dog lover makes a new friend  <credit></credit>ERIC SUCAR staff Chuck Logdon has always been a dog person. The former longtime owner and manager of the Sunset Landing restaurant in Asbury Park and his late wife, Dotty, made sure there was a dog in their Thiele Road home while their three children were growing up. <table width="1" align="left" border="0"><tbody><tr><td><table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" bgcolor="#d0d0d0" border="0"><tbody><tr><td align="center"><a href="javascript:openimage('001p1_xlg.jpg',642,1024)"><img height="156" alt="" width="250" border="2" src="http://bulletin.gmnews.com/news/2009/1224/front_page/001p1_lg.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td align="left"> Charles Logdon enjoys a visit from visit from Abbey, a 3-year-old certified therapy dog on Dec. 15 in his home in the Herbertsville section of the township. The dog and her owner, Sabina Carinci, were matched with Logdon through the Caregiver Volunteers of Central New Jersey's new Caregiver Canines program. ERIC SUCAR staff </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>"We had a poodle when I was 5, we had two Great Danes and golden retrievers," his daughter Donna Logdon said. But a stroke felled her 86-year-old father in February 2008. He's also on dialysis. His medical conditions make it impossible for him to keep a pet in the home. So every other week, Logdon gets a visit from Abbey, a gentle 90-pound tri-colored Bernese mountain dog who sits by his side, lets him pet her and feed her an occasional treat. "With his illness, I think it brings him a sense of comfort," Donna said. "The dog really cheers him up. The dog doesn't ask anything from him. She just sits there and wants to be petted." "It's a pleasure," Logdon said as he stroked 3-year-old Abbey. Donna and her husband, Robert Pruszynski, who took over the family business, have three dogs. But they are all a little too lively to visit her father. Sabina Carinci, Abbey's owner, thinks the two are a good match. "I saw it right away," she said. "When we first walked in, I could see a little bit of a smile in his eyes. I think he likes a big dog. He's had big dogs all his life." Carinci and Abbey, who is certified by Therapy Dogs International, are also part of the Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey's Caregiver Canines program. <div class="Section Story_Island_Zone"> </div>Therapy Dogs International sent out emails earlier in the year to owners interested in bringing their dogs to the Caregiver Volunteers program. Carinci and Abbey met with Mary Gualandi, who runs the Caregiver Canines program. Gualandi assigned the two to Logdon. The visits are a way for Logdon to reconnect with a comforting part of his past. "I just enjoy sharing her with people who can't have a dog in their house," Carinci said. "It's very difficult not living with a dog, once you've gotten used to it. I have a special place in my heart for people who aren't able to have dogs in their lives anymore. All we want is to get a smile or two out of the day. If that happens, our job is done." The Caregiver Canines program began about six months ago, said Lynette Whiteman, executive director of Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey. The nonprofit, Toms River-based organization provides volunteers to help the homebound elderly remain independent. "Everybody in our office are dog lovers," Whiteman said. "I was thinking about how people are so attached to their dogs and the power of the bond. It seemed like it could be an outgrowth of our organization. Then it just took off better than any- body thought it would. We probably have 10 matches right now." Both owners and dogs come into the main office for an interview before they are assigned a particular person to visit, Whiteman said. "It's almost like a matchmaking service," she said. "We find out what kind of dog they had when they were younger." Whiteman or Gualandi generally go along for the first visit. "He needs a big dog," Whiteman said of Logdon. "I don't think he would be good with a little dog. I knew he'd get a kick out of it." One of the therapy dog owners who was chosen continued to visit one of the people she was matched up with, even though the patient had gotten a cat, Whiteman said. "They got along so nicely," she said. "It's really amazing what happens when you put people together. I just find it miraculous." Caregiver Volunteers also provides a variety of other services for homebound individual, all at no charge. "There's so much need," Whiteman said. "We have about 1,000 volunteers. They were out there in the snowstorm. We have a very loyal group of volunteers who really help a lot of people." Anyone interested in any of the services Caregiver Volunteers provides may call the main number at 732-505-2273 or visit online at www.caregivervolunteers.org. For the Caregiver Canine program, call (732) 505-2273, ext 202. "If you have a therapy dog, call us if you'd like to get involved," Whiteman said. 2009-12-23T09:22:34-05:00 41 Caregiver Canines program brings comfort to homebound <link href="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\Owner\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List" /><o:smarttagtype name="City" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype name="place" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype name="PlaceName" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype name="PlaceType" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><style type="text/css">  </style> <o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> James Stoever of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Brick</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Township</st1:placetype></st1:place>, has been named the “Alzheimer’s Respite Care Program (ACRP) Humanitarian of the Year” by Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey (CVCJ).  The honor will be given at the ACRP Annual Luncheon on December 9, 2009 at the <st1:placename w:st="on">Leisure</st1:placename> <st1:placename w:st="on">Chateau</st1:placename> <st1:placename w:st="on">Care</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Center</st1:placetype>, <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Lakewood</st1:place></st1:city>, who is hosting the event.   Mr. Stoever, a member and Past Grand Knight of Epiphany Knights of Columbus Council #1860, is being recognized for initiating and chairing the First Motorcycle Run and Walkathon Fundraiser to benefit the ACRP Program in 2009.  The event raised more than $3,000 for the Alzheimer’s Respite Care Program, and was coordinated with the Knights of Columbus Motorcycle Ministry.  Also being honored at the luncheon, is his wife, Marlene Stoever, an active Caregiver Volunteer and co-chair for the Alzheimer Motorcycle Run and Walkathon.    The ACRP Award was created in 2003 to recognize individuals for their devotion and dedication to the elderly residents of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">Ocean</st1:placetype> <st1:placetype w:st="on">County</st1:placetype></st1:place>, especially those with Alzheimer’s Disease/Dementia.  Previous winners of the award include: D. Jane Maloney, Director of Ocean County Office of Senior Services; Captain Rick Casagrand, Berkeley Township Police Department; Sergeant Cynthia Boyd, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office; Robert C. Novy, Esq., Novy & Associates, Manchester; Ashok K. Patel, M.D., Medical Director, Biobehavioral Health, Toms River; and Isabella Basile, owner of Sola Bella Restaurant, Jackson. CVCJ is a non-profit interfaith agency whose mission is to assist the frail and homebound elderly with everyday tasks enabling them to remain independent in their own homes. All services provided are free.  Over 1000 volunteers assist more than 2000 senior citizens each month with transportation to medical appointments, grocery shopping, relief for Alzheimer’s disease caregivers, reassuring telephone calls and friendly visits. For more information and to learn about volunteer opportunities, call Mary O. Malagiere, 732-505-2273 ext. 211 or visit <a href="../../../">www.caregivervolunteers.org</a> 2009-12-08T09:37:15-05:00 40 2009 Humanitarian of the Year    Hunched over her shopping cart and walking with the assistance of a cane, Helen Edmonds shuffled across the stage, stopping along the way to do some "shopping" for cereal and oatmeal.    Behind her, a student grumbled about her "taking all day" and made disparaging remarks about her age.    When Edmonds complained that the cereal was on the top shelf that she could not reach and the oatmeal was on the bottom shelf, which was also difficult for her to reach, Leah Crick, 11, politely asked if she could help and put the items in the senior citizen's shopping cart.     The shopping skit was created by fifth-graders at Berkeley Township Elementary School who recently took an aging sensitivity training program provided by caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey.    During the training program, Linwood McWilliams, manager of the Caregiver Kids program, used a number of devices to simulate eye disease that affect the elderly and other ailments that afflict those who are older, such as arthritis.    Then, the students designed an assembly program to bring the Caregiver Kids message to their peers -- that younger people should be polite, patient and helpful to their elders.    McWilliams was a speaker at the assembly program Monday, and Lynette Whiteman, executive director of Caregivers, attended. Senior mentors who work with the students on a regular basis also participated in the program.    For example, Edmonds, a resident and retired Roxbury elementary school teacher and drama club adviser, played  the role of the elderly shopper. Also helping the students were mentors Frank Avenoso of Lacey and Peg Sanders and Theresa Law, both here.    McWilliams said this is the second year the school has participated in the Caregiver Kids program. Students will eventually pay visits to residents at several assisted living programs and do such activities as playing games and making art projects with them.    "The goal will be to have an art expo featuring work by our students, the residents in the assisted living programs and our senior mentors," said Linda Waldron, a teacher of the gifted and talented in the district.    McWilliams said schools participating in the Caregiver Kids program include Toms River High School North, Brick Memorial High School, Midstreams Elementary School in Brick and Monsignor Donovan High School in Toms River. 2009-11-05T10:00:47-05:00 39 Caregivers teach students about aging. <meta content="text/html; charset=utf-8" http-equiv="Content-Type" /><meta content="Word.Document" name="ProgId" /><meta content="Microsoft Word 11" name="Generator" /><meta content="Microsoft Word 11" name="Originator" /><link href="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\Owner\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List" /><o:smarttagtype name="place" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype name="PlaceName" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype name="PlaceType" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><style type="text/css">  </style><o:p />    St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church in Point Pleasant Beach has expanded their ministry to the elderly and joined the Interfaith Coalition of Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey (CVCJ).  As a coalition member, St. Peter’s joins 62 other congregations in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">Ocean</st1:placetype> <st1:placetype w:st="on">County</st1:placetype></st1:place>, with volunteers giving few minutes or an hour or two a month helping the elderly in the community to remain independent in their own homes. Volunteers provide rides to doctor’s appointments, do food shopping, make a friendly visit or phone call, all for free, out of the generosity of their hearts.  Volunteers also provide relief for families who are themselves caregivers for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. “We are very excited to welcome St. Peter’s into our coalition”, said Mary O. Malagiere, Manager of Volunteers for CVCJ.  “St. Peter’s has a wonderful ministry already and by working together I know we can help many more frail and elderly living right here in the Shore community.” Saint Peter’s is also looking to identify the elderly in the Point Pleasant and <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Point Pleasant</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Beach</st1:placetype></st1:place> communities who may need the services offered through CVCJ.  If you need services or know a neighbor who could use some assistance, please call CVCJ at 732-505-2273.  In addition to participating in CVCJ, St. Peter’s also provides rides to Sunday services.  Parishioners needing transportation to Mass, should contact Joe Felber at 732-899-1906.  <o:p> </o:p>  Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey is a non-profit interfaith agency whose mission is to assist the frail and homebound elderly with everyday tasks enabling them to remain independent in their own homes. All services provided are free.  Over 1000 volunteers assist more than 2000 seniors each month. For more information and to learn about volunteer opportunities, call Mary O. Malagiere, 732-505-2273 ext. 211 or visit <a href="../../../">www.caregivervolunteers.org</a> 2009-10-20T11:38:22-04:00 38 St. Peter's, Point Pleasant Beach joins Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey <table border="0" align="left" width="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" border="0" bgcolor="#d0d0d0"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="middle"> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="left"> </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>OCEAN COUNTY - If you own a pet therapy dog, you and your dog can bring joy and comfort to senior citizens through Caregiver Canines, a wonderful new program in Ocean County offered through the non-profit agency Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey (CVCJ). Please consider volunteering your pet to help. Everyone will benefit. You and your dog will be matched with a senior citizen to make friendly home visits at times that are convenient for you. These visits will bring great joy and a well-documented role in reducing stress, improving the health and self-esteem of seniors and most importantly helping the elderly cope with loss and loneliness. According to Lynette Whiteman, executive director of CVCJ, "We are getting many requests for our pet therapy program and we don't have enough dogs to fill all the need." To learn more about Caregiver Canines or volunteer opportunities, please contact Mary Gualandi at 732-505-2273 ext. 202 or email                                                                                                <a href="mailto:info@caregivervolunteers.org" target="_blank">info@caregivervolunteers.org</a>. 2009-09-10T12:34:52-04:00 37 Loving Canines Needed <link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\Owner\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_filelist.xml" /><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="place"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="PlaceType"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="PlaceName"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="City"></o:smarttagtype><style type="text/css">  </style><o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> When 22 year old Ashley Connor of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Toms</st1:placename> <st1:placename w:st="on">River</st1:placename></st1:place> returns to college this fall she will be armed with concrete business, marketing, and event planning experiences from her internship with Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey.  Caregivers gave her the opportunity to put her ‘school learning’ at <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Georgian</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Court</st1:placetype> <st1:placename w:st="on">University</st1:placename></st1:place> into practice. She planned, advertised and ran a successful community Volleyball Tournament on August 5th, raising almost $500 for the organization, and her experience was, as she says, “priceless”. <o:p> </o:p>Using social networks, Facebook in particular, Ashley promoted and solicited participation in the event. She put together five teams of players, each player donating $10 to play---donations were also welcome and received from individuals who could not make the event.  Players from as far away as <st1:city w:st="on">Bloomfield</st1:city> and <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Clifton</st1:place></st1:city> participated in the event.  Using social networks to promote an event, targeting young adults was new to Caregivers and would not have happened without Ashley’s enterprising spirit and commitment—using media that she and other Generation Y’s use on a daily basis.  <o:p> </o:p>Ashley first heard about the Caregiver’s Internship opportunity from Alyssha Munt, Internship Coordinator, and her Business Advisor Dr. Bertram Okpokwasili at <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Georgian</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Court</st1:placetype> <st1:placename w:st="on">University</st1:placename></st1:place> this past Spring.  “I was seeking an opportunity to use my business and marketing skills in the non-profit arena, preferably in my community.  I am leaning toward a career in Event Planning and Caregiver Volunteers gave me ‘free rein’ to develop the program and execute it.  I think I am much better prepared to enter into my senior year with this experience under my belt,” said Ashley. <o:p> </o:p> Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey offers year-round internship opportunities and has a number of upcoming events where they can use assistance in marketing, planning and promotion.  Judi Dawson, Development Director at Caregivers said “It was a pleasure working with Ashley, she took ownership of the event and worked extremely hard to create a successful first year event.”   For additional information on internship opportunities contact Judi at 732-505-2273 ext. 209. <o:p> </o:p>Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey is a non-profit interfaith agency whose mission is to assist the frail and homebound elderly with everyday tasks enabling them to remain independent in their own homes. All services provided are free.  Over 1000 volunteers assist more than 2000 senior citizens each month with transportation to medical appointments, grocery shopping, relief for Alzheimer’s disease caregivers, reassuring telephone calls and friendly visits. For more information and to learn about volunteer opportunities, call Mary O. Malagiere, 732-505-2273 ext. 211 or visit <a href="../../../">www.caregivervolunteers.org</a> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> 2009-08-20T10:27:08-04:00 36 Summer Intern Serves-up Big Experiences <div><a target="_blank" href="http://www.app.com/article/20090621/NEWS/906210341/1004/NEWS01" title="http://www.app.com/article/20090621/NEWS/906210341/1004/NEWS01">http://www.app.com/article/20090621/NEWS/906210341/1004/NEWS01</a></div> <div> </div> 2009-07-06T12:55:02-04:00 35 Gannett Foundation donates $42,000 to Local Non-profit Groups <meta content="text/html; charset=utf-8" http-equiv="Content-Type" /><meta content="Word.Document" name="ProgId" /><meta content="Microsoft Word 11" name="Generator" /><meta content="Microsoft Word 11" name="Originator" /><link href="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\Owner\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List" /><o:smarttagtype name="PlaceType" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype name="place" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype name="address" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype name="City" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype name="Street" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><style type="text/css">  </style> <o:p> </o:p>  Epiphany Church K of C #8160, and the New Jersey Knights of Columbus Motorcycle Ministry is sponsoring a 5 K Walk-a-thon and 30-mile Motorcycle Run on Saturday, June 6 from 10 – 3, Brick Reservoir, Herbertsville Road, Brick to benefit the Alzheimer’s Care Program of Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey.  Registration for the Walk-a-thon begins at 9 a.m. and the Walk at 10.  <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Walker</st1:place></st1:city> sponsor sheets, and further information are available from J Stover, 732-920-7633 or  <a href="mailto:info@caregivervolunteers.org">info@caregivervolunteers.org</a>    The Motorcycle Run, (registration at 9, leaving at 10) begins at the Vincent T. Lombardi K of C, <st1:street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">872 Leonardville Road</st1:address></st1:street>, Leonardo, and ends at the Brick Reservoir. Fee for Riders: $15; passengers: $10.  Alzheimer’s Respite Care Program of Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey is free and provides relief for <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">Ocean</st1:placetype> <st1:placetype w:st="on">County</st1:placetype></st1:place> families who are themselves caregivers of individuals with AD and Dementia.  Volunteers provide weekly visits to the home providing companionship to both the individual with AD and the family caregiver.  1 in 10 persons over the age of 65 and nearly half of those over 85 will be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.  Information about Caregiver Volunteers is available at <a href="../../../">www.caregivervolunteers.org</a> or call 732-505-2273 ext. 211.       2009-05-18T10:35:11-04:00 34 Walk and Ride for Alzheimer's Feeling Hungry?   Only $5.00 gives you a chance to win one of the fabulous “Restaurant Baskets” filled with free dinner coupons and certificates donated by area restaurants supporting Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey.  The drawing will be held at the 2nd Annual Women of Distinction Fashion Show and Gift Auction on May 20th.   Winners need not be present!   Tickets for the “Restaurant Basket Raffle” are available now from Judi Dawson, at 732-505-2273 ext. 209, or you can email <a target="_blank" href="mailto:info@caregivervolunteers.org">info@caregivervolunteers.org</a>.  For more information about the Fashion Show and Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey visit their website at <a target="_blank" href="../../../">www.caregivervolunteers.org</a>.   Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey is a non-profit interfaith agency whose mission is to assist the frail and homebound elderly with everyday tasks enabling them to remain independent in their own homes.  All services provided are free.  Over 1000 volunteers assist more than 2000 senior citizens each month with transportation to medical appointments, grocery shopping, relief for Alzheimer’s disease caregivers, friendly visits and reassuring phone calls.  For more information and to learn about volunteer opportunities, call Mary O. Malagiere at 732-505-2273 ext. 211, or visit <a target="_blank" href="../../../">www.caregivervolunteers.org</a>. 2009-04-16T09:53:22-04:00 33 Area Restaurants Supporting Caregiver Volunteers