Empowered Expert Group raises money to combat Alzheimer’s Disease

Pictured in the photo are members of the Bradford County Manor PEER Group; Bradford County Manor Administrator, Jim Shadduck; Assistant Recreational Therapy Director, Paula Strong, Barbara Wilson, AAA Ombudsmen Carol Deiffenbaugh, Social Worker and Bradford County Manor Alzheimer’s Support Group Leader, Donna Benjamin.
The Pennsylvania’s Empowered Expert Residents (PEER) Group at Bradford County Manor, through fundraising efforts and donations, recently presented Barbara Wilson of the Alzheimer’s Association with a check for $515. Eighty-five percent of this donation will stay locally to help fund training programs, support groups and research for Alzheimer’s disease.
The PEER Group members consist of residents of Bradford County Manor with guidance provided from Area Agency on Aging Ombudsmen and the Bradford County Manor Recreational Therapy Department.
