

Training and Resource Manual
Produced through a generous grant from:
The New York State Department of Health
in collaboration with
The Palliative Care Dementia Consortium
Schervier Nursing Care Center—Lead Facility
Paulette Sansone, PhD, LMSW, VP of Research & Education
Susan Rosendahl-Masella, PhD, Research Associate
Project Co-Directors
Susan Caccappolo, MSSW, LCSW, Palliative Care Coordinator & Trainer
Andrus on Hudson
Cabrini Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
Kings Harbor Multicare Center
Morningside House Nursing Home
The Palliative Care Dementia Consortium
Schervier Nursing Care Center—Lead Facility
Paulette Sansone, PhD, LMSW, VP of Research & Education
Susan Rosendahl-Masella, PhD, Research Associate
Project Co-Directors
Susan Caccappolo, MSSW, LCSW, Palliative Care Coordinator & Trainer
Edward Cisek, PhD, Research Associate
Yvette Rondeau, MEd, Financial Assistant
Ravazzin Center for Social Work Research on Aging
Michael Phillips, DSW, Education and Research Consultant
Andrus on Hudson
Charlene Smith, RN, Director of Staff Development
Project Supervisor
Susan Caccappolo, MSSW, LCSW
Palliative Care Coordinator for Dementia Grant
Cabrini Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
Jeffrey Nichols, MD, VP of Medical Services, Cabrini Eldercare Consortium,
and Medical Director, Cabrini Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
Project Supervisor
Susan Caccappolo, MSSW, LCSW
Palliative Care Coordinator for Dementia Grant
Kings Harbor Multicare Center
Kathryn Shea, LMSW, ACSW, Director of Social Services
Project Supervisor
Wanda Nieves, LMSW, CT, Palliative Care Coordinator for Dementia Grant
Morningside House Nursing Home
Clare Horn, LCSW, CCM, VP of Social Services
Project Supervisor
Mary Pat Gorman-Barry, LCSW, Assistant VP of Social Services
Palliative Care Coordinator for Dementia Grant