NEW YORK, May 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Welltower Inc.
(NYSE: HCN), the Alzheimer's Association and Miss USA 2015, Olivia
Jordan will ring the Opening Bell® at the New York Stock Exchange
this morning to raise awareness of Alzheimer's disease. The group
will also participate in a ceremonial lighting of the Empire State
Building, which will be lit purple this evening for Alzheimer's
awareness.
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Welltower and its partners and operators have raised more than
$3 million for the Alzheimer's
Association, including more than $250,000 by Welltower employees and a
$250,000 grant from the Welltower
Foundation.
Welltower's Chief Executive Officer Thomas J. DeRosa will be recognized as the
Alzheimer's Association National Honoree at tonight's Brain Ball in Washington, D.C. The annual event elevates the
profile of Alzheimer's disease and its impact on families and
raises funds for research and critical support services for
individuals, families and caregivers facing the daily challenges of
the disease.
DeRosa, whose father died of complications from Alzheimer's, is
committed to advancing memory care and connectivity across the
health care continuum to provide quality of life and dignity for
people living with dementia.
"Alzheimer's disease is the sixth leading cause of death in
America and cannot be prevented or cured," said DeRosa. "I'm
proud of the partnerships we're building to raise awareness and
improve the quality of life of those with Alzheimer's and their
caregivers. This needs to be a national priority."
About Welltower
Welltower Inc. (NYSE:HCN), an S&P
500 company headquartered in Toledo,
Ohio, is driving the transformation of health care
infrastructure. The company invests with leading seniors housing
operators, post-acute providers and health systems to fund the real
estate infrastructure needed to scale innovative care delivery
models and improve people's wellness and overall health care
experience. Welltower™, a real estate investment trust (REIT), owns
more than 1,400 properties in major, high-growth markets in
the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, consisting of seniors housing
and post-acute communities and outpatient medical properties. More
information is available at www.welltower.com.
Media Contact
Emily Zarecki, 419-214-6329
ezarecki@welltower.com
Anna Blyth, 312-368-7536
ablyth@apcoworldwide.com
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