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Brookdale Senior Living Takes Steps to End Alzheimer’s
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CHICAGO
4/28/2008 |
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Brookdale Senior Living today announced its commitment to support the Alzheimer’s Association as a Platinum National Team for Memory Walk 2008, which helps to raise funds for research, care and support nationwide. Brookdale has pledged to raise at least $400,000 in this year’s campaign.
“As one of the nation’s leading providers of Alzheimer’s and dementia care, we feel the impact and see the ravages of this disease on our residents and on our associates and their families every day,” said Bill Sheriff, chief executive officer of Brookdale. “We are dedicated to the care we provide our residents who have Alzheimer’s, and are energized to do whatever we can to raise awareness and funds to help treat and eradicate this disease.”
According to a 2008 study of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias:
• More than 5.2 million people in the United States are living with
Alzheimer’s disease.
• One in eight persons age 65 or more has Alzheimer’s disease.
• Someone in America develops Alzheimer’s disease every 71 seconds.
In 2007, Brookdale communities, with the support of its office teams in Chicago, Milwaukee and Nashville, raised more than $200,000 for Memory Walk. This year, Brookdale is looking to double its contributions over last year’s effort.
The Company’s Clare Bridge communities focus solely on Alzheimer’s and dementia care. These and other select communities offer secured environments and programs for those with Alzheimer’s and dementia, in which trained staff provide memory care services and help ensure Daily Moments of Success for residents of Brookdale communities.
Brookdale Senior Living Inc. is a leading owner and operator of senior living communities throughout the United States. Currently the company owns and operates more than 550 independent living, assisted living, Alzheimer’s and dementia-care facilities, rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers and continuing care retirement centers in more than 35 states. Brookdale communities serve more than 52,000 residents each day. The Company is committed to providing an exceptional living experience through communities that are designed, purpose-built and operated to provide the highest-quality service, care and living accommodations for residents. Brookdale is a publicly-traded company (NYSE: BKD). For more information, visit .
The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. Its mission is 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. Its vision is a world without.
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Contact: Holly Botsford, Public Relations Manager, 414-918-5314,
hbotsford@brookdaleliving.com
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