Home Care Co. Ranks 17th out of Top 100 Contributors to the memory walk for Alzheimer's

Nov. 29, 2010 - PRLog -- Philadelphia, Pa. 11/29/10 The Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter held their Annual Memory Walk on 11/14/10. Special Care of Bucks County and Special Care of Phila., Licensed Non- Medical Home Care Companies, serving the community since 1982, were among the top contributors to the walk, ranking 17th out of the top 100 contributors. The Special Care’s owners, administrators, direct care workers family members and children participated in the collecting of donations and the walk itself which was held at the Citizens Bank Park in Phila. Last year nearly 5000 people walked. This year that almost doubled. The Special Care Team was asked to stop by the VIP Tent where the Board of Directors, local legislators and key staff from the Alzheimer’s Association were on hand to present the group with the Alzheimer’s Association Champion Pin for their outstanding contribution to the walk. The team raised $3,178.00.

The Memory Walk is held annually. Money is raised to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.  The disease affects more than 294,000 individuals in the Delaware Valley alone and over 5 million individuals across the country

When asked why the walk was important to them, Cindy Stong, Owner of the Philadelphia Special Care said “It feels really good to give back to the community and support our clients and their families.” Pat Lyons, owner of Bucks County Special Care, said “Most of us have been touched by this disease in one way or another. Clients, employees, caregivers and families need our support” Many of the caregiver walkers said the same thing; they were there to support their clients and families. All pledged to come back next year with more walkers and more contributions to eradicate Alzheimer’s. Special Care has many caregivers specially trained to care for those with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Also available is free, on line training on Alzheimer’s and Dementia that family caregivers can take at home. Training can be accessed at www.specialcarephila.com., My Learning Center.

For information on Delaware Valley Chapter programs and services call 800-272-3900. The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. The Delaware Valley Chapter is the local arm of the National organization.

Special Care Specializes in Non-Medical Home Care, supplying Nurses Aides, Companions and Homemakers to the community since 1982. Caregivers are screened, trained, experienced and professional. For More information on Bucks County Special Care and the services offered call 215-343-2543. For More information on Special Care Philadelphia please call 215-482-7880.


Special Care Walkers Are: 1st row, left to right
Winsome Cassie-Williams, Melvis Edwards, Pat Lyons, Ivy Grant, Giselle Wallace, Jo Ann Fretz, Cindy Stong

2nd row, left to right
Diane Doman, Dave Stong, Kathy Barr, Marcia Wallace, Gael Wallace, John Kenderdine

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SPECIAL CARE is a licensed and insured non-medical homecare company serving the community since 1982. Special Care Offices were among the first home care companies in the state of Pennsylvania to receive their license.