Lisbet at Wellington Bay was filled with music, movement, and a sea of purple on Friday, February 20 as residents and staff gathered early to participate in a vibrant “mini-walk” to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s Disease.
The event served as a powerful show of solidarity for those affected by the disease, blending a professional commitment to memory care with a warm, celebratory community spirit.
Clad in signature purple t-shirts, residents arrived with high energy to support the mission of the Alzheimer’s Association. To kick off the festivities, Wellness Director Melissa Clark kept the crowd’s spirits high, leading a lively dance session to pop classics, including a spirited routine to Katrina and the Waves’ “Walking on Sunshine.”
The event featured a poignant tribute involving colored flowers, each representing a different connection to the cause. Nina Sharpe, Walk to End Alzheimer’s Manager for Palm Beach & Treasure Coast, explained the profound significance behind the tradition:
“Part of our ceremony at the walk is talking about where people are in the journey and the colors represent where you are in that journey,” said Sharpe. “Orange is to support the walk. Blue is for someone that currently has Alzheimer’s and is living with the disease. Yellow is for the caregivers—all the amazing people and staff and family that really do a lot to care for everyone. Purple means you’re walking for someone that has passed away, unfortunately, from Alzheimer’s.”
For the leadership at Lisbet, the walk is an extension of the daily dedication found within their specialized memory care neighborhood. Gita Anderson, Executive Director of Lisbet, emphasized the community’s philosophy on dignified care:
“Lisbet is designed not just to provide care but to foster an environment of love, dignity, and respect for our residents who are living with memory care challenges,” Anderson said. “We recognize that each individual has a unique story filled with experience and memories. Our goal is to spark joy and engagement while helping to preserve connections to the past through personalized activities like art therapy and music sessions.”
The morning’s success serves as a precursor to even larger efforts. Wellington Bay residents and staff are already looking forward to participating in the official, large-scale Alzheimer’s Walk scheduled for later this year in November.
“It was a special morning for our residents, families, and team members, and we’re grateful for your support in sharing the spirit and energy of the event,” said Dana Ray, Business Development Director at Wellington Bay. “The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is so close to many hearts.”
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Wellington Bay is a rental retirement community featuring luxury apartments and a place for seniors to enjoy life. With something for everyone, Wellington Bay offers independent living that supports a vibrant lifestyle for active aging and also provides assisted living support, respite care, and advanced, cutting-edge memory care at Lisbet Health Center, located onsite in Wellington, Florida. Named by Money Magazine as one of the “Best Places to Retire,” Wellington is known for its golf courses, thriving equestrian community, and lovely homes.
Wellington Bay and Lisbet Health Center is owned and operated by Liberty Senior Living, LLC, a Liberty Healthcare Management division specializing in senior living and retirement communities. To learn more about Wellington Bay, visit www.wellingtonbayfl.com.
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