Seniors Helping Seniors® of Bucks County Raises $5000 for Annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s

For the fifth straight year, Seniors Helping Seniors® of Bucks County organized a team in support of the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s that took place on November 10 at Citizen’s Bank Park in Philadelphia. In addition to walking with a team of over 20 members, the organization collected more than $5,000 in donations, surpassing the amount raised last year by $700.

The Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk To End Alzheimer’s is the largest national fundraiser in which every dollar raised is dedicated toward research, education and services for those currently caught in the web of Alzheimer’s/Dementia. Proceeds from the event benefit Alzheimer’s research and programs that enhance the care and support of individuals suffering from Alzheimer's, their families and caregivers.

Barbara Marte, owner of Seniors Helping Seniors® of Bucks County organizes the team every year and was overwhelmed by the support her team receives from friends, colleagues, caregivers and local businesses. “I am passionate about doing everything I can to help eliminate this devastating disease,” said Marte, “While I have not personally experienced the pain of having a family member with Alzheimer’s, my work has brought me into contact with many who either have the disease themselves or have a spouse, family member or dear friend who does.”

About the Walk to End Alzheimer’s™
The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the movement to reclaim the future for millions. It is also the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Since 1993, the event has inspired participants of all ages to work toward a future where no on will suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death. Currently the event is held in more than 600 communities nationwide.

About the Alzheimer's Association

Founded in 1980, the Alzheimer's Association is the leading, global voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care and support. It is also the largest private, nonprofit funder of Alzheimer's research. To learn more go to http://www.alz.org.

About Seniors Helping Seniors®:

Seniors Helping Seniors® in-home services is a national caregiver and companionship organization and the only one that matches seniors who need in-home services with seniors who want to provide them. Seniors Helping Seniors® of Bucks County is one of more than 100 offices operating throughout the United States. The mission is to provide seniors with the ability to choose an independent lifestyle in their own homes, for as long as possible, with the dignity and respect they deserve, by finding dedicated, caring seniors to help each other.

If family members do not live close by or do not have the ability to provide the care that their loved ones require, Seniors Helping Seniors® services provide the assistance that will give distant family members assurance that their loved ones are receiving the support they need.

Seniors Helping Seniors® supports seniors and their family caregivers by matching them with people who will understand them the most - other seniors. Seniors Helping Seniors® Providers have the heart of a volunteer and understand the ups and downs of life. From that understanding, what begins as a Provider and Receiver relationship becomes a Friendship. Seniors Helping Seniors® Providers believe true joy lies within helping others.

Seniors Helping Seniors® services include companionship, light housekeeping, cooking, shopping, transportation, yard work, mobility assistance, home maintenance, overnight stays and more. Senior Providers are there because they really want to be and services are performed with the utmost of love, care and compassion.  For more information about Seniors Helping Seniors® of Bucks County, contact Barbara Marte at 215-675-6402 or visit the website at:  http://www.seniorshelpingseniors.com/PABucks/.