Background
Cohen, Maxine Bilsky was born on April 18, 1961 in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. Daughter of Stanley and Dorothy (Gartner) Bilsky.
Cohen, Maxine Bilsky was born on April 18, 1961 in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. Daughter of Stanley and Dorothy (Gartner) Bilsky.
Korean Broadcasting System in Therapeutic Re., Michigan State University, 1983; Master of Science in Geriatric Counsel., Memphis State University, 1989.
Resident assistant, Michigan State University, E. Lansing, 1981-1983; recreation specialist, Hallbrook Foundation, Westport, Connecticut, 1983-1985; recreation supervisor, Homestead Nursing Home, Stamford, Connecticut, 1985-1986; recreation supervisor, Jewish Home for Elderly, Fairfield, Connecticut, 1986-1987; recreation therapist, Methodist Hospital, Memphis, 1987-1989; director therapeutic recreation, B'nai B'rith Home for Aged, Memphis, 1988-1991; director Alzheimer's unit, Memphis Jewish Home, 1992-1997; director specialized activities, Memphis Jewish Home, since 1997. Speaker Memphis Area Alzheimer's Workshops, 1990, 91, 92, 93, Tennessee Alzheimer's Conference, 1991, 92.
Advisor United Synagogue Youth, Memphis, 1987-1989. Member Memphis Jewish Federation Young Leadership Council, since 1988, board directors, since 1990. Member Mayor's Advisory Council, Memphis, Memphis Youth Advisory.
Member Memphis Area Therapeutic Recreation Association (president 1990), National Therapeutic Recreation Association, B'nai B'rith Women, Beth Sholom Sisterhood, Michigan State University Agriculture Alumni, Memphis Area Alzheimers Association.
Married Howard Prives Cohen, June 19, 1983.