Vantage Point Raises $7,475 in Alzheimer's Walk

Residences at Vantage Point, a continuing care retirement community in Downtown Columbia, raised $7,475 during its 10th annual participation in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

The Vantage Point team was made up of residents, employees, friends and family members who joined with other community members to raise funds to further the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer's Association.

This year’s Vantage Point team registered 98 members, 70 of whom participated in the 2.5 mile walk at Centennial Park. “We’ve accepted donations, held two successful car washes and employees participated in “Casual for a Cause” Friday’s, where they could “dress down” for a donation to the Walk” says Vivian Smith, Vantage Point team organizer and Fitness Coordinator.

As a member of the Walk Committee, Smith kicked off the walk by leading a warm-up exercise for all the walk participants. Son Aidan shared the stage during the kick-off program.

Residences at Vantage Point was founded in 1990 and is a nonprofit serving people age 60 and above. Managed by Life Care Services, the community includes a variety of residential living apartments, an array of on-site services and amenities as well as providing on-site long-term health services including Monterey Place, a new specialized memory care assisted living neighborhood, assisted living and comprehensive nursing center exclusively for residents should they need them.

Residences at Vantage Point is noted for its resident engagement with the larger community of Columbia. It is located at 5400 Vantage Point Road. For information, visit www.vantagepointresidences.org