Loop the Cove to support CADES
CADES invites everyone to Loop the Cove for CADES.
“This yearly fundraiser is a fun way to support the CADES mission of ‘Improving the quality of life for senior adults and their caregivers,” executive director Deena Greer stated in a press release. “Throughout the months of August/September, individuals are encouraged to run, walk, bike or drive any distance around the Cades Cove Loop in the Smoky Mountains.” She noted the Loop is closed to cars on Wednesdays in August and September, and permits to park are required for all vehicles.
The registration fee for adults is $40 per entry, which includes a T-shirt; and the registration fee for children ages 12 and under is $11, plus cost of T-shirt (sizes available adult xs-xxl).
Participants can register on line by visiting online at www.ConcordUnited.org.CADES or at the following events:
• Rock the Block Free Summer Celebration from 5:45 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 13, on the front lawn of Concord United Methodist Church, 11020 Roane Drive, Farragut.
• Concord United Methodist Sunday Services 10 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 24. in the church’s Connector.
T-shirts and swag bags available at these events or in the CADES office for online registrations.
• CADES staff, friends and families will walk on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at Cades Cove. CADES Adult Day Service will close for that event.
For more information about CADES and the Loop the Cove fundraiser, visit ConcordUnited.org/cades or call 865-675-2835.
“Concord Adult Day Enrichment Services is an adult day service dedicated for over 20 years to improving the lives of senior adults and their caregivers,” Greer explained.
“Adult day services are often described as the best kept secret in long-term care,” she said. “Day services offer programing to individuals with cognitive and/or physical impairments to promote social, physical and emotional well-being.
“CADES’ dedication to its seniors and caregivers began in 2005 and operates out of Concord United Methodist Church in Farragut,” Greer said. “We serve Knoxville and surrounding counties of east Tennessee.
The program is a licensed adult day center and non-profit “providing a secure, structured and caring environment for older adults whose needs prevent them from staying safely at home alone,” she said. “Our program offers services and activities that stimulate the body and the mind with the intention of maintaining or improving each participant’s current level of functioning.
“CADES also aims to equip caregivers with the necessary tools to provide the best care possible for their loved one,” Greer said. “Caregivers and families receive support, education assistance connecting to resources and limited respite from CADES.
“Many of the older adults that CADES serves are living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia,” she said. “According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more that 6 million Americans are currently living with the disease and that number is projected to more than double by 2050.
“Research proves that the use of day services boosts overall health and improves quality of life for participating individuals and their caregivers,” Greer said.
“As a non-profit, community events and fundraisers are opportunities to share information about the program and educate the public,” she said. “It also allows seniors to attend CADES as an affordable avenue of care.
“Therefore, we invite the community to run, bike, walk or ride for Loop the Cove for CADES,” Greer added. “CADES holds this fundraiser during August and September for supporters to register online and go around CADES Cove to raise money and increase awareness for its program.”
