Conley’s Thrift Shop recognized for Alzheimer’s support

The Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter presented one of the co-managers and some of the volunteers at Conley’s Thrift Shop with a plaque in great appreciation for their continued support. The thrift shop is at 22150 Robinsonville Road near Lewes at the old Conley's Chapel. Over 50 volunteers run the shop, and those volunteers regularly choose a charity to which to donate their profits.

The Alzheimer’s Association has been the recipient many times in the past few years, and greatly appreciates their hard work and generosity. The donations fund local programs and services for the association that benefit those suffering with Alzheimer’s and related disorders and their families and care partners.

Age is the greatest risk factor for developing Alzheimer’s disease. One person in nine who reaches the age of 65 will develop Alzheimer’s, while one in three who reaches the age of 85 will. There are over five million Americans who have Alzheimer’s and 3.2 million of those are women. By the age of 65, one woman in six will develop Alzheimer’s while only one man in 11 will. Every 67 seconds someone in the US. develops Alzheimer’s.