Chestnut Knoll Takes Steps to Fight Alzheimer’s Disease

Chestnut Knoll and its team of employees, families, and friends stepped out to raise awareness and money to fight Alzheimer’s disease, during the 2017 Walk to End Alzheimer’s®, held at Penn State University, Berks Campus on Oct. 7.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for care, support and research of Alzheimer’s disease. Their mission is to eliminate the disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

This year Chestnut Knoll’s donation goal was set for $15,000. Not only did they meet their goal—they exceeded it! Now, they are hoping to reach $20,000. Donations are welcomed through the remainder of the year.

Helping them achieve their goal, included Party with a Purpose, a fundraiser on March 24, featured live entertainment from Flight Risk, a raffle and silent auction, and a Quarter Auction on Oct. 8. Plus, contributions from employees, families, local community members and various events helped exceed their goal.

Chestnut Knoll is relentless in raising awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and supporting residents and caregivers with compassion and understanding. The senior community offers free support groups and seminars focusing on Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. In addition, employees are trained through a special program designed by the Alzheimer’s Association.

“The Alzheimer’s Association is a national organization that we can all lean on for knowledge, research and support as people journey through this devastating disease,” said Shawn Barndt, BSW, executive director of Chestnut Knoll. “Therefore, we are proud to give back and support the partner that lends support to us and others!”

Everyone is welcome to attend an upcoming, free educational seminar run by the Alzheimer’s Association focusing on “Effective Communication Strategies” featuring guest speaker Kellie Butsack, associate director, Programs Alzheimer’s Association, Delaware Chapter. The event is at the Chestnut Knoll senior community located at 120 W. Fifth St., Boyertown, on Thursday, November 2 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Anyone who wishes to donate to the Chestnut Knoll team can call Jodie at 610-473-8066, or visit www.act.alz.org and search for the “Chestnut Knoll” team.

Chestnut Knoll offers Personal Care and Memory Care residences at an affordable month-to-month basis with no buy-in fees. Services include 24-hour personal care assistance with medical support, meals, housekeeping, social events, transportation, and a state-of-the-art wellness program that provides ongoing therapy services, regardless of insurance coverage. Chestnut Knoll also offers At Home care services available to seniors where they live. Services include assistance with medication monitoring, personal care, companion care, light housekeeping and laundry, and transportation, to name a few. For more information on Chestnut Knoll Personal Care, Memory Care, or At Home Services, please call Jodie Daniels, assistant executive director, at 610-473-8066 or visit www.chestnutknoll.com.