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Ronald Jerauld of Berkshire was named the Alzheimer’s Association, Central New York Chapter Excellence in Family Caregiving Award winner. Jerauld was presented with the award at a meeting of the support group which he attends in Owego.

Ronald Jerauld was nominated by his daughter Rhonna. Ronald has been the primary caregiver for his wife Joan for more than seven years. To fulfill the criteria for the award, the caregiver must show that they are paying attention to their own health and needs. Ronald’s daughter described her father’s renewed love of canoeing and how he is able to take trips with a local canoe club with assistance from her and a local respite provider.

In describing her father’s approach to care, Rhonna wrote: “The manner in which he treats my mom after 7+ years diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease differs little from how he did for the 50 years before that. His love and respect for her as a whole person has driven him to fight tirelessly for any medical attention, patient’s rights, or comforts of living that should be entitled to anyone.”

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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: Ronald and Rhonna Jerauld after the presentation of the Excellence in Family Caregiving Award.

Bottom picture: Father and daughter share a moment.