Neuropsychologist Robert Tepley, PhD, has been appointed to practice at the Drs. Charlotte and David Brown Geriatric Evaluation Clinic at Waveny Care Center and will be conducting geriatric assessments and ongoing management on-site.

New Canaan - Neuropsychologist Dr. Robert Tepley has been appointed to practice at the Drs. Charlotte and David Brown Geriatric Evaluation Clinic at Waveny Care Center and will be conducting geriatric assessments and ongoing management on-site.

Available on an outpatient basis, The Drs. Charlotte & David Brown Geriatric Evaluation Clinic at Waveny Care Center was established in 1998 to address common – but often complex – medical issues in adults, especially memory loss, and welcomes adults from all communities.

Dr. Tepley specializes in neuropsychological evaluation and treatment of cognitive impairment, dementia, medically unexplained symptoms and illnesses, developmental and learning disabilities, traumatic brain injury, and chronic pain syndromes.

Through Waveny’s Clinic, Tepley will provide comprehensive neuropsychological assessments individually tailored to review each patient’s cognitive, psychological, social, medical, functional and caregiver status.  Following a geriatric evaluation, his professional recommendations coupled with the development of an individualized care plan can assist patients and their families in making appropriate short- and long-term healthcare decisions that may help improve personal function and manage geriatric conditions that can interfere with quality of life.

“I am extremely pleased to have Dr. Tepley on board and regularly seeing patients,” said Heather Neff, Chief Executive Officer of Waveny Care Network. “The wealth of clinical expertise he brings to Waveny will be a tremendous asset to our organization, and we are proud to offer his services to adults from all areas, through the Clinic.”

Dr. Tepley is the founder of Neuropsychology Consultants, LCC, a private group practice founded in 2002, and is appointed to the allied health medical staff at Norwalk Hospital in Norwalk, Conn. He received his doctorate in psychology from the University of Texas at Austin, completed his internship in neuropsychology at Edith Norse Rogers Memorial Hospital in Bedford, Massachusetts, and completed postdoctoral residence training in Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology atNorwalk Hospital. He also is a trained marriage and family therapist, earning a Master of Arts degree in Human Development and Family Relations from the University of Connecticut, School of Family Studies.

Dr. Tepley has presented to physician groups, hospital staffs, and at regional and national professional conferences on various topics, including neuropsychological evaluation of mild cognitive impairment and dementia, neuropsychological aspects of medically unexplained illnesses, behavioral management of the brain injured patient, personality assessment following brain injury or illness, and the nature of traumatic memories.

 “Not only will Dr. Tepley’s professional ability to evaluate and provide for the long-term management of patients with progressive memory impairment and dementia benefit the surrounding communities,” said Neff, “but it will also greatly benefit our residents and their families at The Village, Waveny’s assisted living residence for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of memory loss,” said Neff. “Working in conjunction with our highly skilled Geriatric Care Management team and other programs available at Waveny, we look forward to continuing to address eldercare needs throughout Fairfield County and neighboring Westchester towns through the Brown Geriatric Evaluation Clinic.”

For more information, or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Tepley at the Brown Geriatric Evaluation Clinic, please call (203) 594-5311.

Waveny Care Network provides a comprehensive continuum of healthcare to serve the growing needs of older adults from all areas. Waveny is a not-for-profit organization that offers independent living at New Canaan Inn, assisted living for people with Alzheimer’s and memory loss at The Village, and skilled nursing at Waveny Care Center. It also includes the Brown Geriatric Evaluation Clinic, a Geriatric Care Management team that provides 24-hour coverage, an Adult Day Program with transportation from New Canaan, Stamford, Norwalk, Darien and Wilton, inpatient and outpatient Rehabilitation Services, and respite care programs at The Village and Care Center. For more information call (203) 594-5200 or visit www.waveny.org.

Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Paul Sethi will be one of the featured panel speakers at a Paddle Tennis Injury Prevention seminar at Waveny Care Network on February 21, 2012.

New Canaan – Paddle tennis players and the general public are invited to attend a free injury prevention seminar on Tuesday, February 21 at 6:00 p.m. at The Village at Waveny Care Center, 3 Farm Road, New Canaan, Conn. Refreshments will be available from 5:45 p.m. until a prompt 6:15 p.m. start. In the event of inclement weather (corresponding withNew Canaan public school closings), a snow date will be announced.

A professional panel including orthopedic surgeon Dr. Paul Sethi, ONS physical therapist Alicia Hirscht and Paddle Professional, Patrick Hirscht will present “Paddle Tennis Injury Prevention,” a seminar on common injuries among paddle or “platform tennis” players and precautions that can be taken to prevent them. The seminar takes place in advance of Waveny Care Network’s 4^th Annual Mixed Paddle Tournament, which will be held to benefit the non-profit organization on March 3.

Admission to the panel seminar is free, however registration is requested. To register or for more information, please contact Kim Houghton at (203) 594-5357, or KHoughton@waveny.org.

“Every sport involves a certain amount of risk for injury, and paddle tennis is no different,” says orthopedic surgeon Dr. Paul Sethi, who also serves as president of the ONS Foundation. “Paddle players do a lot of jumping, planting and twisting on a hard court surface, and they’re doing it in the cold, in sometimes very frigid temperatures. Proper warm up and conditioning are very important to prepare muscles and other soft tissue for strenuous athletic activity. Other potential injuries are rolled and sprained ankles, knee pain from running on the hard court, shoulder injuries from repetitive overheard motion and wrist strain.  Proper conditioning your body for your sport can make all the difference in the world.”

Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Specialists PC (ONS) is an advanced multi-specialty orthopedic and neurosurgery practice in Greenwich, CT. ONS physicians provide expertise in the full spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions and injuries, sports medicine, minimally invasive orthopedic, spine and brain surgery, joint replacement and trauma. The main office is located at 6 Greenwich Office Park on Valley Drivein Greenwich. For more information, visit www.onsmd.com or call (203) 869-3131.

Waveny Care Network provides a comprehensive continuum of healthcare to serve the growing needs of older adults from all areas. Waveny is a not-for-profit organization that offers independent living at New Canaan Inn, assisted living for people with Alzheimer’s and memory loss at The Village, and skilled nursing at Waveny Care Center. It also includes the Brown Geriatric Evaluation Clinic, a Geriatric Care Management team that provides 24-hour coverage, an Adult Day Program available six days a week with transportation to and from New Canaan, Stamford, Norwalk, Darien and Wilton, inpatient and outpatient Rehabilitation Services, and respite programs at The Village and Care Center. For more information call (203) 594-5200 or visit www.waveny.org.

Co-leaders of the Caregiver support group offered through Waveny Care Network: director of social work at Waveny Care Center, Sarah Ruggiero, MSW and director of Waveny’s Adult Day Program, Ilene Sumberg, MSW, LCSW.

New Canaan - Waveny Care Network hosts a regularly-scheduled public support group for people coping with the impact of caring for a loved one with memory loss. Held on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month in the Care Center’s library, the support group is sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association of Connecticut.

Upcoming meeting dates for the group’s Winter/Spring schedule are February 14, February 28, March 13, March 27, April 10 and April 24. Meetings begin at 1:45 p.m. and last for approximately one hour.

 Led by Ilene Sumberg, MSW, LCSW, director of the Adult Day Program at Waveny Care Center and Sarah Ruggiero, MSW, director of social work for Waveny Care Center, the group focuses on the enormous responsibility of caring for people with memory loss including Alzheimer’s disease, and welcomes individuals from all areas to attend.

“Our support group gives families and caregivers an opportunity to meet other people facing similar challenges,” said Sumberg. “Our sessions provide an open forum for brainstorming, problem solving, interpersonal networking, stress reduction and continued education about Alzheimer’s disease, memory loss and available community resources. Sharing openly with other individuals in similar situations can help one feel refreshed and re-energized, especially in the case of caregivers.”

In addition to giving caregivers a forum to discuss their experiences with Alzheimer’s disease, Waveny’s support group also provides its participants with an important social outlet. “Caring for a person with memory loss can take an emotional toll on the caregiver,” said Ruggiero. “Participation in a support group helps to diffuse the sense of isolation that often affects people who care for a person with Alzheimer’s or memory loss. When a caregiver takes the necessary time to attend to his or her own physical, mental and emotional well-being, the recipient of the care benefits, too.”

For more information about Waveny’s caregiver support group, please call Ilene Sumberg at 203.594.5301 or e-mail isumberg@waveny.org. 

Waveny Care Network provides a comprehensive continuum of healthcare to serve the growing needs of older adults from all areas. Waveny is a not-for-profit organization that offers independent living at New Canaan Inn, assisted living for people with Alzheimer’s and memory loss at The Village, and skilled nursing at Waveny Care Center. It also includes the Brown Geriatric EvaluationClinic, a Geriatric Care Management team that provides 24-hour coverage, an Adult Day Program available six days a week with flexible hours, inpatient and outpatient Rehabilitation Services, and respite programs at The Village and Care Center. For information call (203) 594-5200 or visit www.waveny.org.

“Osteoporosis, the Silent Disease: Taking Steps to Bone Health”

Dr. Thomas V. Ayoub, chief of the Norwalk Hospital Medical Staff and an obstetrician/gynecologist in practice with Women’s Healthcare of New England, will be the featured speaker.

   Dr. Ayoub will discuss risk factors, screenings, prevention and treatment for osteoporosis.  The program will conclude with a question and answer session.

 About the Speaker

  Dr. Ayoub has been a member of the Norwalk Hospital Medical Staff since 1984. He serves on the Board of Directors of Waveny Care Center.  Prior to his appointment as Chief of Staff, Dr. Ayoub served as Acting Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Norwalk Hospital. 

   Since joining Norwalk Hospital, he has been active on Medical Staff and Hospital Committees.  He holds a Bachelor’s of Science Degree, cum laude, and an M.D. degree from New York University.  He completed his internship and residency at New York University/Bellevue Hospital, where he also served as Chief Resident, Obstetrics and Gynecology. He has added qualification as a Menopause Clinician by the National Certification Corporation for the Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing Specialties and the North American Menopause Society.

   Dr. Ayoub is board certified by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a member of the Fairfield County Medical Association, the Fairfield County Ob/Gyn Association and the Connecticut Medical Society.

      For more information and to make a reservation to attend the program on osteoporosis on January 12 at Waveny Care Center, 3 Farm Road in New Canaan, please contact Kim Houghton at (203) 594-5357, or KHoughton@waveny.org.

Continuing its generous decade-long holiday tradition, Pennyweights donated more than 120 gifts of jewelry to Waveny Care Network for the female residents at The Village at Waveny Care Center and the ladies in Waveny’s Adult Day Program. Above, Pennyweights owner Kelly Sigg (with Santa) presents Care Center residents Marion Forlivio and Mary Ambrosio with one of the many donated gifts. Also pictured are Heather Neff, Waveny chief executive officer, and Dalila Berlingo, director of therapeutic recreation.

New Canaan Inn residents celebrate the holiday season among friends and family. Pictured: Inn residents Jens and Henny Risom with daughters, Peg Risom Bull and Helen Risom Belluschi. An affiliate of Waveny Care Network, New Canaan Inn offers independent living for older adults from all areas and is located at 73 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan.

Jay Twombly, newly-elected chairman of the Board of Directors for Waveny Care Network.

New Canaan – Julian “Jay” B. Twombly has been elected to succeed Harry T. Rein as chairman of the board of directors for Waveny Care Network. Under Rein, Twombly served as board vice-chairman and an active member of Waveny’s Audit, Executive, Finance and Strategic Planning committees. Thomas Lewis and Kelley Franco have been elected board vice-chair and secretary, respectively.

 “It is a privilege to have the opportunity to lead an organization that has played such a critical and positive role in healthcare for southwestern Connecticut for decades,” said Twombly. “Over the years, Waveny has developed a reputation for providing unparalleled quality care and service through a distinctively compassionate approach. It is a treasure within our community.”

 Twombly, who first became involved in the Waveny organization following his mother’s short-term rehabilitation stay, says the exceptional care she received at Waveny Care Center was a key factor leading him to join the organization’s Board of Directors. “We have an outstanding staff and a very strong and capable Board of Directors – both of which I’m honored and delighted to work with.”

“I speak for our entire staff and management team in saying we are overjoyed by the enthusiasm of our 2012 Board of Directors, and delighted to have Jay as our new Chairman,” saidHeather Neff, Chief Executive Officer of Waveny Care Network. “His leadership and oversight come at a particularly pivotal time of healthcare change and challenges. We are most grateful for his dedication to Waveny and his strategic, mission-driven support.” 

With a diverse background in senior corporate management and community service, Jay Twombly is an operating partner with The Snow Phipps Group LLC, a New York based private equity firm. Previously, he served as president and CEO of Edwards Systems Technology, Inc., which he successfully led the sale of to General Electric Company in 2005. Prior, Twombly served as vice president and treasurer of General Signal Corporation, Edwards’s parent company, and also held a number of senior management positions at United Dominion Industries Limited. He received an MBA from the Tuck School at Dartmouth College and an undergraduate degree from St. Lawrence University.

Twombly formerly served as a member of the Advisory Board of Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. and ICx Technologies, Inc. He is presently the chairman of the board of trustees for the Congregational Church of New Canaan, treasurer and past president of the Old Faithful Antique Fire Company, and sits on the membership committee for the Country Club of New Canaan. Twombly also serves as a volunteer EMT and active member of the board of governors for the New Canaan Volunteer Ambulance Corps.   

Waveny Care Network provides a comprehensive continuum of healthcare to serve the growing needs of older adults from all areas. Waveny is a not-for-profit organization that offers independent living at New Canaan Inn, assisted living for people with Alzheimer’s and memory loss at The Village, and skilled nursing at Waveny Care Center. It also includes the Brown Geriatric Evaluation Clinic, a Geriatric Care Management team that provides 24-hour coverage, an Adult Day Program that offers flexible hours and transportation six days a week, inpatient and outpatient Rehabilitation Services, and respite programs and hospice care at The Village and Care Center. For information call (203) 594-5200 or visit www.waveny.org.

He will offer an interesting case study approach to depression.  He will elaborate on symptoms of depression and explain different types of depression such as manic depressive illness and bipolar depression.  He will also discuss treatments such as various types of evidenced-based psychotherapies and medications. Following his presentation, there will be an opportunity for questions from the audience.

In 2006, Mr. Habib was the recipient of the prestigious “40 Under 40” Fairfield County Awards presented by Fairfield County Business Journal to honor forty outstanding community leaders under the age of 40. 

Mr. Habib joined the Department of Psychiatry at Norwalk Hospital in 2001.

A graduate of Siena College, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, Mr. Habib obtained a Master of Science Degree in Social Work from Columbia University.  He appears frequently on television programs and makes presentations to the public on mental health topics.  He is on the Catchment Area Council with the Southwest Regional Mental Health Board and has contributed articles to various publications.  He frequently volunteers as a mental health professional at health fairs and in community outreach programs.

   For more information and to make a reservation to attend the program, “Coping with Depression” on November 17 at Waveny Care Center, 3 Farm Road in New Canaan, please call (203) 594-5357.