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Press Release – For Immediate Release: Still Alice author Lisa Genova to keynote Refresh Your Soul 2016 Conference in Cincy from Parish Health Ministry – Episcopal Retirement Homes ERH – Press Release 12.14.15

‘Still Alice’ Author to Visit Cincinnati

Courtesy of Parish Health Ministry, interdenominational faith outreach from Episcopal Retirement Homes (ERH), acclaimed author Lisa Genova Ph.D. will be joined by dementia expert Teepa Snow at the ‘Refresh Your Soul 2016’ Conference 3.4.16 in Fairfield

Parish Health Ministry at ERH: a community-based health ministry that supports 77 churches through advocacy, education and wellness programs.

‘Refresh Your Soul 2016’: expected to draw hundreds, from all over Midwest.

‘Still Alice’ is a NYT bestseller, 2014 movie starring Julianne Moore, Alec Baldwin.

[CINCINNATI, Ohio ~ December 14, 2015] Lisa Genova, author of “Still Alice,” has engaged the fear, the pain, the humanity and the acceptance of Alzheimer’s and dementia for millions across the world.

Early next year, Genova will be the keynote speaker at the premier regional event addressing Alzheimer’s and dementia, “Refresh Your Soul 2016 – Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Caring & Communication that Works.”

The Title Sponsor is Christ Church Cathedral. The Presenting Sponsor is the Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Cincinnati Chapter.

Teepa Snow, who is also presenting, is one of America’s leading educators on dementia. Working as a Registered Occupational Therapist for over 30 years, her wealth of experience has led her to develop Positive Approach™ to care techniques and training models.

Organized by Parish Health Ministry at ERH, Refresh Your Soul is the premier educational conference serving the faith-based community, nursing and health ministry, along with health professionals and individuals interested in holistic health.

Contact hours are available for nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists and nursing home administrators.

“Recognizing that ‘Refresh Your Soul’ is the principal fundraiser for our Parish Health Ministry as well as a premier educational conference, we have established a tradition of having the best minds in the business,” said Episcopal Retirement Homes (ERH) President and CEO Doug Spitler.

“Lisa has touched people all over the world through ‘Still Alice’ and has a truly remarkable professional career. We’re extremely excited to have her speak, share and engage on behalf of Parish Health Ministry and the ERH family.”

Dr. Genova will sign copies of her book at the conference (www.parishhealthministry.com/rys), to be held at Tri-County Assembly Church in Fairfield. Tickets cost $59 (no Contact hours) before Feb. 8 and $69 after; $85 (Contact hours included) before Feb. 8, $95 after. Continental breakfast, box lunch and materials provided. Lisa Genova appears courtesy Simon & Schuster Speakers Bureau, New York, NY.

A Harvard-trained neuroscientist, Dr. Genova’s presentation is “Still Alice: Understanding Alzheimer’s.” Ms. Snow will share “Meeting the Needs of the Whole Person: Spiritual Wellbeing is a Critical Part of Care” and “Improving our Supportive Care and Communication.”

Parish Health Ministry is an integral piece of ERH (www.episcopalretirement.com), which has dedicated itself to improving the lives of older adults through innovative, quality living environments and in-home and community-based services. ERH also operates Living Well Senior Solutions, Meals On Wheels, and provides counsel to 77 churches through advocacy, education and wellness programs (Parish Health Ministry).

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Contact:

Bryan Reynolds (513) 979-2232 breynolds@erhinc.com

Integrated Marketing Manager, Episcopal Retirement Homes