ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The bankruptcy of the New Mexico Alzheimer’s Association is to announce that Mark Goodman is now the new chairman of the Advisory Board.
Mark Goodman is the General Manager of Community Development at Haverland Carter Lifestyle Group in Albuquerque, New Mexico. By vocation, Goodman was ordained a priest at the Episcopal Church, and before joining Haverland Carter, dean of St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral in Albuquerque, where he served for ten years.
“Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to know first-hand what the demanding situations of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia can be, from a pastoral point of view and with my circle of family members, adding my mother,” Goodman says. . “I am honored to be invited to serve as president of the New Mexico Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, and look forward to working with the talented and committed staff and board members of our chapter.”
Goodman graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a bachelor’s degree in botany, then attended the University of Iowa, where he earned his master’s degree in science, also in botany. He attended the General Theological Seminary in New York City, where he earned his Master’s degree in Divinity and was ordained in 1991.
During his studies at the seminary, Mark completed a one-year internship as a student chaplain at St. James Episcopal Church in Florence, Italy, where he met his wife, Dawn, from Cincinnati, Ohio. The couple has been married for thirty years and has two children.
Goodman’s involvement in the network in Albuquerque includes being a member of the Rotary Club of Albuquerque, the Board of Directors of the Albuquerque Astronomical Society (where he is the school education coordinator) and the Board of Administrators of the All Faiths Children’s Advocacy Centre.
He is also a member of the Executive Committee of Former Students of the General Seminary, the Executive Council of the Episcopal Church, the Standing Committee of the Episcopal Church on Corporate Social Responsibility and the Advisory Council of Friends of Navajoland (working for the ministry of the Episcopal Church in Navajoland). ).
“Mark is a strong leader who has built strong business and networking relationships in New Mexico, which will advance our bankruptcy,” says Tim Sheahan (Executive Director, Alzheimer’s Association, NM Chapter). “We hope to have good luck with Mark as president.”
As the new chairman of the Alzheimer’s Association Advisory Board, Goodman’s day-to-day work will be to lead the board to help advance the Alzheimer’s Association project through expanding interest and awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and the Association’s programs and supports; Support advocacy efforts; and construction relationships with spouse and U.S. corporations to generate income.
Today, 5.8 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease. By 2050, the total number is expected to be successful at approximately 14 million. It is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States.
Currently, there is no prevention, remedy or cure for Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer’s disease is wreaked havoc, not only for others with the disease, but also for entire families. In our own state, 43,000 new Mexicans over the age of 65 live with Alzheimer’s disease and 108,000 unpaid caregivers, many of whom are members of the family circle, give a contribution of 123 million hours of care worth $1.6 billion.
Adapting to the existing COVID-19 crisis, the Alzheimer’s Association, Chapter of New Mexico continues its project through many loose resources electronically.
Here’s a pattern of resources for families facing dementia:
For recommendation for caregivers COVID-19: scale at https://alz.org/help-support/caregiving/coronavirus-(covid-19)-tips-for-dementia-care.
For general data on dementia and care-related COVID-19 disorders, COVID-19, Alzheimer’s and Dementia: What You Need to Know (Help Center): www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/coronavirus-covid-19Array
For rules for long-term and network professional care providers, COVID-19. Visit: https://alz.org/pros/pro-providers/coronavirus-covid-19-tips-for-dementia-caregivers.
For NM loose webinars, visit:
https://alz.org/newmexico/helping_you/savvy_caregiver_other_free_classes.
Visit www.alz.org/training for presentations such as 10 Alzheimer’s cautionary symptoms or Understanding Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, and more! Lots with options in Spanish!
Explore www.alz.org/help-support/resources/-tools to find tools, answers, local resources, and support.
If you want assistance, give us a call. Our 24/7 helpline is available anytime, day and night for assistance or data at 1- (800) -272-3900.
Alzheimer’s New Mexico has five branches in the state: Albuquerque (main office), Santa Fe (northeast of New Mexico), Farmington (northwest of New Mexico), Roswell (southeast of New Mexico) and Las Cruces (southwest of New Mexico). Although our physical sites remain closed due to fitness problems, all regionals can be contacted by calling 1- (800) -272-3900.
Source of all statistics: Data and figures on Alzheimer’s disease from 2020 in www.alz.org/facts.
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Our mission: The Alzheimer’s Association is leading the way to ending Alzheimer’s disease and all other dementias by accelerating global research, selling threat relief and early detection, and maximizing the quality of care and support. Our vision: a global Alzheimer’s and any other dementia. Visit www.alz.org/newmexico or call 800.272.3900.