KENNETT SQUARE, Pa., Feb. 27, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- More than 280 teams from Genesis
HealthCare joined the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s® and united in a movement to reclaim
the future for millions. Participants for the Gold Level National Team raised more than $254,000
to fund Alzheimer's Association care, support and research programs.
“I was inspired by Genesis HealthCare participants joining in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease at the Walk
to End Alzheimer’s,” said Chief Executive Officer George V. Hager, Jr. “With the funds raised, the
Alzheimer’s Association will be able to provide much needed education, support services and care to families affected by this
devastating disease, as well as fund critically-needed Alzheimer’s research.”
Alzheimer’s disease is a growing epidemic and the sixth-leading cause of death. As baby boomers age, the number of individuals
living with Alzheimer’s disease will rapidly escalate. The dedication of Genesis HealthCare will help the
Alzheimer’s Association continue to move forward with its vision of a world without Alzheimer’s. For more information, visit
www.alz.org.
Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s®
The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care,
support and research. Since 1989, the Alzheimer’s Association mobilized millions of Americans in the Alzheimer’s Association Memory
Walk®; now the Alzheimer’s Association is continuing to lead the way with Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Together, we can end
Alzheimer’s – the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death.
About Genesis HealthCare
Genesis HealthCare (NYSE:GEN) is a holding company with subsidiaries that, on a combined basis, comprise one of the nation's
largest post-acute care providers with approximately 500 skilled nursing centers and assisted/senior living communities in 34
states nationwide. Genesis subsidiaries also supply rehabilitation and respiratory therapy to approximately 1,700 healthcare
providers in 45 states, the District of Columbia and China. References made in this release to "Genesis," "the Company,"
"we," "us" and "our" refer to Genesis HealthCare and each of its wholly-owned companies. Visit our website at genesishcc.com.
Alzheimer's Association®
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is
to eliminate Alzheimer’s 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. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s.
Visit alz.org® or call 800.272.3900.
Contact: Jeanne Moore, 484-949-5647
