Country Music Artist Jay Allen Performs Concerts at Greenspring for Alzheimer’s Awareness Week

Country music artist Jay Allen performed two concerts on September 25 at Greenspring, an Erickson Senior Living community in Springfield, Va., in honor of the community’s Alzheimer’s Awareness Week.

Allen, nationally recognized for his Alzheimer’s advocacy and memorable appearance on NBC’s The Voice, brought powerful emotion and energy to the stage. He performed several fan favorites, including “Blank Stares,” a deeply personal song he wrote following his mother’s battle with Alzheimer’s disease, which she lost in 2019. The moving tribute has become an anthem of hope and solidarity for families affected by the disease.

In addition to his music career, Allen has helped raise more than $160 million to support Alzheimer’s research, care, and awareness efforts nationwide.

“We were honored to welcome Jay Allen to Greenspring during Alzheimer’s Awareness Week,” said Philanthropy Director Kimberly Nelson. “His performance and message deeply resonated with our residents and team members. It was a meaningful highlight of a week filled with education, remembrance, and community spirit.”

Jay brought over 100 Greenspring team members to the stage and personally thanked them for their dedication and selflessness, saying that they “often go unseen, but today they are seen”. Dr. Karyn Flannagan, Greenspring executive director, stated, “We are guided by our priorities of People, Culture, and Excellence in everything we do. Jay’s concert was a true refection of our mission.”

Greenspring hosted a variety of events throughout Alzheimer’s Awareness Week. Activities included educational panel discussions and presentations from MIT Picower Institute and Inova Health Systems, an Alzheimer’s Awareness Walk, and a lively post-walk DJ celebration, bringing together residents, family members, and team members to support awareness and advocacy. These events as well as the more than 160 clubs and activities on campus form an integral part of the vibrant retirement lifestyle enjoyed by residents.

Situated on a stunning 58-acre campus, Greenspring in Springfield, Virginia, is a vibrant continuing care retirement community (CCRC), that offers a broad spectrum of senior housing options, including spacious maintenance-free independent living homes, personalized assisted living, long-term nursing care, memory care, and rehabilitation services. Additional information can be found at www.GreenspringCommunity.com.