Background
Scarbrough, Dorothy Lorelle was born on September 17, 1932 in Cottonwood, Alabama, United States. Daughter of Theo and Bonnylin Elizabeth (Adams) Ray.
Scarbrough, Dorothy Lorelle was born on September 17, 1932 in Cottonwood, Alabama, United States. Daughter of Theo and Bonnylin Elizabeth (Adams) Ray.
Doctorate.Theo and Bonnylin Elizabeth (Adams) Ray. Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Alabama, 1954, Master of Science in Nursing, 1960. Registered Nurse; certified gerontological nurse
Instructor University Alabama, Tuscaloosa, 1954—1959, assistant professor nursing, 1962—1969. Staff nurse Druid City Hospital, Tuscaloosa, 1960—1962. Director reality orientation training program Tuscaloosa Veterans Administration Medical Center, 1969—1981, nursing supervisor, 1981—1987, associate chief nursing service nursing home care and extended care, 1987—1994.
Member advisory board reality orientation project American Hospital Association, Chicago, 1973—1974. Workshop coordinator, consultant Hillhavan Foundation, Tacoma, Veterans Administration Medical Centers, 1973—1980. Member advisory committee Region IV Nationwide Education Center, Raleigh, North Carolina, 1975—1977.
Workshop planner, participant Southeastern Region Medical Education Center, Birmingham, Alabama, 1976—1983. Lecturer New Brunswick Canada Department Health, Fredericton, 1982. Consultant, lecturer International Center Disabled, New York City, 1982—1983, technical advisor films reality orientation, co-producer workbook and cassette.
Alabama delegate White House Conference Aging, Washington, 1971. With Southeastern Assembly, American Assembly Columbia University, Sea Island, Georgia, 1972. Member professional advisory board Tuscaloosa County Mental Health Association, 1980—1990.
Member advisory council Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Tuscaloosa, 1981—1991. Co-organizer Tuscaloosa Alzheimers Support Group, 1983.
Member of Gerontological Society, University Alabama Capstone College Nursing Honor Society, West Alabama Organization Nurse Executives (secretary-treasurer 1988-1992), Alabama Organization Nurse Executives, American Nurses Association (local nomination committee), Alabama League Nursing (state treasurer 1956-1958, director 1956-1958), Sigma Theta Tau.
Married John William Scarbrough, June 1, 1952. Children: Mary Jane, Lisa Ann, Tina Marie.