$8,000 plus raised in support of families impacted by Alzheimer’s at The Homemakers “A Round to Remember” Alzheimer’s Golf Tournament

More than $8,000 was raised to provide support, education and respite care for families impacted by Alzheimer’s disease during The Homemakers Health Services “A Round to Remember Alzheimer’s” Golf Tournament which was held recently at The Oaks Golf Links.

“Today, it seems that nearly everyone is touched in some way by Alzheimer’s disease. Either you know someone who is suffering from this devastating disease itself or you know their caregiver or loved ones,” said René Philpott, community relations director at The Homemakers. “Thanks to all of our generous sponsors, raffle prize donors and participants of this year’s “A Round to Remember Alzheimer’s, The Homemakers will be able to continue to provide support, education and respite care for families who are overwhelmed by this disease.”

More than 80 golfers took to the course in support of this year’s event. With a score of 60, taking first place gross honors in The Homemakers “A Round to Remember Alzheimer’s” golf tournament was the team of Glenn Cyr, LeeAnn Lajoie, Darryl Lajoie and Mike McNulty. McNulty also was the winner of the putting contest.

Shooting a 61 earned the team of Seacoast Redicare second place gross honors. Members of the Seacoast Redicare team were: Bob Belmore, Steve Cates, Mike Nye and Mike White.

Taking first place net honors with a score of 52 was the En-Fore-Sirs made up of David Bateman, Roger Galuska, John Gissis and Paul Sturgis; and wining “Most Honest” honors was the team of C. Boyen Thompson, Jane Fall, Debbie Libby and Betty Werner.

Longest drive honors when to Peter Ventura in the male category and to René Philpott in the female category; while Sheila Pierog hit the ball straight down the fairway to win straightest drive honors.

Established in 1974, The Homemakers Health Services provides home health, home support. Alzheimer’s respite, education and support groups and adult day care services to adults throughout Strafford County as well as portions of Carroll and Rockingham counties. Services include nursing, wound care, IV therapy, physical and occupational therapies, medical social work, case management, home health aide, Alzheimer’s respite, homemaker, in-home care provider and adult day care.

For more information about The Homemakers Health Services, call (603) 335-1770 or 1-800-600-1770 or visit the Agency’s website www.TheHomemakers.org