Advancing the Science: The Latest in Alzheimer's and Dementia Research - The Ambassador of Scarsdale
February 8, 2022
By : Ambassador Team
Members of the Central Westchester Geriatric Committee were honored to sit in on a virtual presentation and chat with Elizabeth Smith-Boivin, the Executive Director at NENY and Region 12 Research Champion.
The Alzheimer’s Association is a global organization working to advance care, support and research across the world. Their mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia – by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
Elizabeth “Beth” Smith-Boivin is the Executive Director/CEO of the Alzheimer’s Association Northeastern New York Chapter. She was appointed to this position by the Board of Directors in August of 2012. Prior to her appointment, Beth served for ten years as Director of The Alzheimer’s Center of Albany Med in Albany, New York. Beth’s appointment as Executive Director is the continuation of a 35-year career in care of and service to the geriatric community and individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, including over 30 years of service to the Alzheimer’s Association.
You may view the meeting recording by clicking through to Youtube below, or here.