Thanks for Alzheimer’s series
On behalf of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging, Inc., I am writing to commend the Observer-Reporter for undertaking the yearlong series, “No Longer Me,” which increased community awareness of individuals within the region who are suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
This special series illustrated the devastating toll that the disease has upon individuals and the overwhelming consequences for families and loved ones who are providing care.
The Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging is especially grateful for the donations that were the result of the No Longer Me Alzheimer’s fundraising associated with the series. The funds received through the Washington County Community Foundation, Inc., in the amount of $15,749, and the Community Foundation of Greene County, in the amount of $4,800, will be used to ease the burden of caregiving for families in Washington and Greene counties.
Through these generous contributions, the Area Agency on Aging will have additional resources to grant caregiver “wishes” for respite care or relief, reimbursement for caregiver supplies and specialized adaptive equipment.
Caregivers interested in information about the available funds should call 724-489-8080 or 1-888-300-2704, ext. 4418.
Leslie Grenfell
Charleroi
Grenfel is the executive director of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging.