Those Affected by Alzheimer's honored by Candlelight

“Though those with Alzheimer’s might forget us, we as a society must remember them”. - Scott Kirschenbaum

The people and families affected by Alzheimer's Disease will be recognized and remembered in a Commemorative Candle Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, November 5 at 6:00 pm at Riverfront Park Pavilion, 2302 River Road, Point Pleasant. The event is hosted by Senior Helpers of Manchester, Artis Senior Living of Brick, and Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey with the intent to raise awareness of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and its’ impact on the 24 million people over 65 with Alzheimer’s Disease worldwide, 5.8 million in the U.S, and 190,000 in NJ and their families. November is National Alzheimer's Month and National Family Caregivers Month “so we thought there was no better time to recognize these individuals and their caregivers,” stated Fran Pannella, Director of the Alzheimer’s Respite Program at Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey.

All are invited to the ceremony on November 5 at Riverfront Park Pavilion . The lighting of the candles will celebrate the lives of those lost to Alzheimer’s and dementia and honor those still living with it. During the ceremony, 65 seconds of silence will be observed to represent the fact that currently every 65 seconds someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Caregivers will be honored with a Blessing of the Hands in acknowledgement and appreciation for their love and commitment to the caregiver role. Family members and friends provided nearly $244 billion in unpaid care to people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias in 2019.

This is an outdoor event with social distancing, rain or shine. A time for supportive conversation will follow the ceremony. Reservations are not required, but to help planning adequately, please indicate your intention to attend by calling Linda Panarella at Senior Helpers, 732-657-3600 or at lpanarella@seniorhelpers.com

Senior Helpers specializes in providing in-home personal and companion care, as well as distinctive Alzheimer’s and dementia care. They are excited to add a new care option in the Spring of 2021 in opening Town Square, an innovative and unique Adult Day Care and Enrichment Center, built like a town in the 50’s to provide reminiscent engagement.

Artis Senior Living is a brand new, exclusive, memory care assisted living located in Brick, NJ. For more information or to set up a virtual tour, call Jamie Oryniak at 732-475-7040 or visit https://www.artisseniorliving.com/communities/artis-senior-living-brick

Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey provides free support services to homebound seniors. Their Alzheimer’s Respite Care Program helps ease the burden and enhance the quality of life for the family member caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or Dementia. For more information please visit https://caregivervolunteers.org/ or call the office at 732-505-2273.