Alzheimer's Association, Chicago White Sox team up for Major League Memories at Evergreen Senior Living June 28 with Bill Melton
The Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter and the Chicago White Sox are teaming up for Major League Memories, an Alzheimer's Association engagement opportunity for people living with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia designed to connect those in the community with Major League Baseball teams through the joy of shared baseball nostalgia.
On June 28, the Chicago White Sox will work with their alumni player and current sports commentator Bill Melton to visit Evergreen Senior Living, 10820 183rd St. in Orland Park, from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Melton will lead the program that will involve elements such as singing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame", reviewing baseball memorabilia, and listening to clips and stories about their favorite games and other memories.
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. For more information, visit the Alzheimer's Association at alz.org or call the 24/7 helpline at 800-272-3900 or email Lauren at ajchristy@alz.org lgwalsh@alz.org.
Evergreen Senior Living is part of Heritage Operations Group, LLC is a division of Heritage Enterprises, Inc., which was founded in 1962 and is involved in a variety of residential and health care services for seniors. The company opened the first nursing home in Bloomington, Illinois, where Heritage is headquartered. Today, the company employs over 4,300 people and owns or manages over 50 facilities throughout Illinois. Heritage offers RESTORE therapy services, skilled nursing services, sheltered care, respite care, and institutional pharmacy services (Green Tree Pharmacy). Additionally, Heritage owns and manages supportive living, licensed assisted living and independent living facilities. For more information about Heritage, please visit www.HeritageOfCare.com.