New data released on World Alzheimer’s Day on September 21, 2009 showed
that 35 million people worldwide – a 10% increase over 2005 –
are living with Alzheimer’s and dementia, highlighting the urgent
need for action and response.
The Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter initiated a “Go
Purple at Work” campaign and asked our constituents to wear purple
at their work place to display their commitment to moving our vision
forward:
A world without Alzheimer’s disease:
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Our response from the community was tremendous and we thank the
numerous organizations for participating.
• Abbott Terrace Adult Day Center
• Bayview Health Care Center
• Candlewood Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center
• Careco Shoreline, Inc.
• Connecticut Community Care, Inc.
• Companions and Homemakers
• Elder Care Consulting, LLC
• Geer Village
• Griswold Special Care
• Hebrew Health Care
• Kensington Green of Southbury
• Kimberly Hall North-Genesis Healthcare
• Notre Dame Convalescent Home
• Rocky Hill Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
• Senior Resources Agency on Aging
• The Clelian Adult Day Center
• The Hearth at Gardenside
• The Village at East Farms
• Wilton Meadows Rehabilitation and Health Care Center
• The Jewish Home for the Elderly
