Edgewood Supports Alzheimer’s Association with “The Longest Day” Fundraiser

(Newswire.net — August 27, 2015) North Andover, MA — Edgewood LifeCare Community, the award-winning, non-profit senior living community in North Andover, held a fundraiser entitled “The Longest Day” to raise funds and awareness for the Alzheimer’s Association.

The Longest Day event symbolized the challenging journey of those living with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. Edgewood community residents, family members and staff participated in this team event. To raise funds, participants donated $1.00 per minute for every minute of exercise spent on Edgewood’s NuStep machines. Over $600 was raised for the Alzheimer’s Association.

Edgewood LifeCare Community is an award-winning, non-profit senior living community focused on enriching the lives of their members. Edgewood offers independent living, health care and support services, which empower members to be the architects of their own well-being. Edgewood is dedicated to providing a well-rounded, intellectually stimulating and physically active environment for older adults. Members enjoy entertainment, trips, wellness programs and a wide range of unique lectures, classes and films, which are offered on an ongoing basis through the Edgewood LifeLong Learning (ELL) program. Many of these programs are also open to the public.