The Longest Day - How You Can Participate

For those caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, every day is the longest day. Each year on the summer solstice, the Alzheimer’s Association holds The Longest Day events around the world from sunrise to sunset to fundraise and honor individuals and their caregivers who are facing this disease.

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 5.7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and 16.1 million Americans provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. Family, friends, and other unpaid caregivers provide an estimated 18.4 billion hours of care. 25% of dementia caregivers are caring for a parent and children under the age of 18.

All of this adds up to take an incredibly emotional, physical, and financial toll for caregivers.

“Every day, we see the impact Alzheimer’s disease has on our patients and their caregivers,” says Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care Executive Director Tamara Moreland. “The Longest Day is an opportunity to honor their courage in facing this illness.”

How You Can Participate in The Longest Day

The Alzheimer’s Association encourages the public to join in activities for The Longest Day to show their support. There are activities for every interest from arts and hobbies to games and sports. Visit the Alzheimer’s Association website for details on events happening near you or start your own!

Crossroads is partnering with the Alzheimer’s Association to raise money for The Longest Day with a raffle of the following items:

• A Michael Kors bag
• A Gym Duffle Bag with gym items
• A tote with beverage dispenser, Pioneer Woman mason glasses and other goodies

Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. To purchase a raffle ticket, contact our Philadelphia office at (215) 956-5110.

Winners will be drawn on June 21, 2018. All proceeds benefit the Alzheimer’s Association.

Crossroads supports patients with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers every day by providing care when they need it most. To learn more about the hospice criteria for patients with Alzheimer’s or other dementia, please call us at 1-888-564-3405.

Additional Resources:

Arts & Crafts for Dementia Patients
Communicating with Dementia Patients Who Don’t Know Your Name
4 Interesting Discoveries in Current Alzheimer’s Research

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