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More than 30 residents at Belmont Village West Lake Hills participated in an all-day marathon memory bingo game interspersed with trivia, music, magic and prizes to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association on The Longest Day, June 21, 2018.
The Longest Day is an all-day event held on the summer solstice (June 21) each year, and it serves as one of the Alzheimer’s Association’s largest annual fundraising days. The 2018 theme for The Longest Day was love—love for those affected by the disease and love for their caregivers.
“We chose bingo as our community’s activity for The Longest Day because bingo is highly beneficial for the brain and memory recall, especially for older people. Although it is often derided as a game that requires little skill, research has proven that bingo requires mental speed, accuracy, concentration, and the ability to recognize patterns,” says Jamie Smithson, community relations manager at Belmont Village West Lake Hills, which provides assisted living and memory care.
The West Lake Hills community’s marathon memory bingo game started off with a lively dueling piano performance by David Morris—an established local piano player with a national reputation. Assorted snacks and beverages were served throughout the event, and bingo prizes included gift cards to local hotspots and a variety of gourmet food baskets.
In addition, Belmont Village residents created a “Linked by Love” heart chain with messages of love to those impacted by Alzheimer’s. All proceeds benefited the Alzheimer’s Association.
Belmont Village has proudly supported the Alzheimer's Association since the premier senior living developer and operator first opened its doors in 1997. Last year, Belmont Village raised more than $117,000 through fundraising events held across its nearly 30 communities.