Carmichael Oaks Receives Top Award for Alzheimer’s Memory Walk

Carmichael Oaks Senior Living loves to support the Alzheimer’s Association through a variety of events. Recently, Carmichael Oaks received the top award
for the Northern California District of the Alzheimer’s Association for the “Most money raised by a facility for the Alzheimer's 2010 Memory Walk."

In all, Carmichael Oaks raised $13,716. Most of the money was raised through the community’s annual BBQ,Beer, & Boogie annual fundraising dinner and raffle event. The Alzheimer's Association Walk To End Alzheimer’s is the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support, and research.

“We increased our fundraising effort by over 30 percent from last year, said Virginia Stone, marketing director for Carmichael Oaks. "Personally, my driving
force to be involved in the walk over the past six years was because my mother has
Alzheimer's, as did my grandmother."

"Three years ago I came to Carmichael Oaks to learn more about Alzheimer’s," Stone said. "I then became involved on the walk committee and more involved with our wonderful community.”

In addition to the Carmichael Oaks community award, Stone personally won two
awards for her dedication. The first for being the 2nd top producer and an appreciation award for being a member of the Memory Walk committee.

Upcoming Events:
The Memory Walk this year is Oct. 1. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. The location is the California State Capitol, South Steps. The Walk route is three miles around the Capitol or a one-mile shortcut.

Join and support the Carmichael Oaks team by going to the website at http://walktoendalz.kintera.org/sacramento11. Click on donate, put in Virginia Stone and choose a donation amount.

The Carmichael Oaks fundraising BBQ event this year is scheduled for Sept 23. Please save the date.

An estimated 5.4 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease. Another American
develops Alzheimer’s every 69 seconds. The cost of caring for those with Alzheimer’s will total $183 billion in 2011.

Since 1989 the Alzheimer’s Association has mobilized millions of Americans in the Memory Walk and now they are continuing to lead the way with the Walk to End Alzheimer's. The Sacramento Walk raises more than $25 million dollars for programs, services and research right in our own community. The walk is
an all-age, all-ability event held in 600 communities nationwide. With your help, we will be closer to realizing the vision of the Alzheimer’s Association of a world without Alzheimer’s.

About Carmichael Oaks
The Carmichael Oaks Senior Living provides the finest in senior living with three lifestyle options: independent living, assisted living and memory care. Located in Carmichael, the expert trained staff provides residents with the highest standards of senior care services. It is operated by Integral Senior Living, which manages independent, assisted living and memory care properties. ISL is founded on a care philosophy that fosters dignity and respect for residents and promotes their independence and individuality. Carmichael Oaks hosts a monthly Alzheimer’s Support group meeting, the second Tuesday each month at 6 p.m. For more information about Carmichael Oaks call (916) 944-2323 or visit www.carmichaeloaks.com.

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Submitted by Carmichael Oaks Senior Living