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Jeanne Fennessey, a licensed practical nurse and caseworker at Keepsake Village at Greenpoint, won the Alzheimer’s Association, Central New York Chapter’s Cynthia Stevenson Professional Excellence in Caregiving Award for her work at the facility. She was nominated by three different families with whom she works at the facility. Each cited her work to maintain the dignity and sensitivity of their loved one, while making their loved one feel as if they were the only one under her care.

“Jeanne has the ability to make the residents feel special,” Cecilia Kurpita of Baldwinsville wrote in her nomination. “She is like an angel in the ways she looks out for all those in her care. She has gone out of her way to find out the things that make my dad feel happy and comfortable at Keepsake (Village).” Alan Rainbow of Liverpool wrote: “She is so approachable, and you get an honest sense of caring and commitment.”

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The Alzheimer’s Association, Central New York Chapter presents an annual series of caregiving awards to family and professional caregivers, as well as children who volunteer their time caring for people with a dementing illness.

Top picture: Jeanne Fennessey (center) poses with friends after receiving the award. Fennessey is pictured with Dan Suits of The Hearth; Catherine James of the Alzheimer’s Association; and Judi Smith and Irv Seldin of The Hearth.

Bottom picture: Jeanne Fennessey with the family members who nominated her.