4. Who We Are
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In 1999, a neurologist and a programmer met to
discusss the latest internet technologies. They focused on
new ways to aid people living with dementias such as Alzheimer's.
This site is the result.
Dementia Weekly & Alzheimer's Weekly blend the
expertise of a strong team. All members have
personal and professional experience
with dementias such as Alzheimer's.
Dr. Boaz Ancselovits, MD, Geriatrician
Medical Editor
Dr. Ancselovits, MD, personally reviews every article containing health information at Dementia Weekly and at Alzheimer's Weekly, ensuring their medical accuracy.
Dr. Ancselovits has over 20 years of experience as a medical doctor and geriatrician. He received his medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center, and has served on the staff of Bayley Seton Hospital, Montclair Hospital, and Park Avenue Physicians.
As a geriatrician in a number of nursing homes as well as in private practice, he has helped countless people with dementias such as Alzheimer's.
Peter Berger
Managing Editor
Encountering dementias such as Alzheimer's on a family-and-friends level and exploring a new Alzheimer's technology, Peter decided to work towards helping preserve the dignity of people affected by Alzheimer's.
Peter is a graduate of Queens College, Magna Cum Laude. He spent 16 years creating innovative technologies at AT&T, U.S. Telecom and Energy Saving Technologies. He subsequently spent almost a decade helping break new ground in education at a not-for-profit organization, writing and editing extensively. This site meaningfully combines his writing, technology and life experience to provide a place of support and insight.
Ann Julian, LCSW-R, MSW
Social Worker
Ann is a licensed & registered clinical social worker with many years of experience helping those who face issues that come with the world of Alzheimer's, dementia and aging in general. She understands how hard and complex those issues are, both from her professional and personal life.
Ann responds to everyone's questions on her boasrd called, "Ann's Blog." She moderates her blog as a support group, where people get to know each other and are free to make their own contributions to each other and the group.
Ann has 18 years of experience as a social worker, and has been in private practice much of that time. Over the years, her work done in helping people through their difficulties has been recognized by a number of awards from government agencies and private organizations.
Ann holds a Master's degree in Social Work from the Wurzweiler School of Social Work, New York and her license is certified by the State of New York.
Dina Edelman, RN
Forums Manager & Board Moderator
Dina Edelman, RN, is a registered nurse licensed by the State of New York and New Jersey. She has over 20 years of extensive nursing and counseling experience. Her deep understanding and compassion for the Alzheimer's community was developed in work ranging from providing home care visits to homebound older adults with and without dementia, to working in long term care and hospital settings. Her professional knowledge and familiarity with how to approach healthcare obstacles and issues stem from her range of management positions involving the care of older adults. Dina has led many support groups and reminiscence groups for individuals with Alzheimer's and their families.
Dina holds a Masters Degree in Gerontological Nursing from the Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing and a Certificate in Clinical Counseling from the Post Graduate Center of Mental Health.
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