Huntington's Disease (HD) is a devastating, hereditary, degenerative brain disorder that results in a loss of cognitive, behavioral and physical control. Presently, there is no treatment or cure. HD slowly diminishes the affected individual's ability to walk, think, talk and reason. Symptoms usually appear in an individual between 30 and 50 years of age and progress over a 10 to 25 year period. More than 30,000 people in the United States are currently diagnosed with HD and 200,000 are at-risk. Each of their siblings and children has a 50 percent risk of developing the disease. Although medications can relieve some symptoms in certain individuals, research has yet to find a means of conquering or even slowing the deadly progression of HD.

Aperion Care Summerfield in Cloverdale, Indiana is the only dedicated HD full-time care facility in the United States. Aperion Caregivers provide a level of personal caring that goes well beyond providing post-hospital rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care. They dedicate themselves to understanding resident motivations, connecting with resident families, and taking on resident goals as their own.

Family Members of Summerfield Resident Reviews

"The love and compassion these employees have for their residents is like no other. They have all opened their hearts to each and every resident and they truly treat them like family." Stacy
"You will not find a more caring team than Summerfield. The employees in this facility truly care for each person as if they are their own family. You will not find a more passionate Executive Director than Tasheena and Maggie the DON runs a Top notch clinical team! This whole facility is filled with rock stars!" Heather
"I had been with a Sister Facility for 20 years and I chose to transfer to Summerfield in 2019. Why I chose Summerfield you asked. It was the love and compassion that was shown to, not only the residents, but the staff. We are Family and No One Fights Alone. HD Strong ❤️" Carla
"After a long and exhaustive search across the country for the absolute best Huntington’s care, my husband moved into Summerfield. I spent a month in the area to help create a smooth transition for each of us. In that time, I spent the majority of my days at Summerfield and I was blown away at the compassion and care each member of their staff exudes for every resident. Their director, Tasheena, embodies kindness and hires only those who do the same. The entire staff goes out of their way to ensure each resident has the best quality of life every single day. From the maintenance manager, to the food services staff, the activity coordinators, social services professional, therapy specialists, housekeeping crew, to the AMAZING nursing and CNA staff, everyone focuses on resident care. The HD community is so lucky to have Summerfield set the standard in care for HD. We can only hope more care communities look to Summerfield as a role model in care." Tracy

When we were moving our family member into the Summerfield facility this summer, we asked caregivers if there was anything they needed to better support their HD residents. They said that a wheelchair-capable bus to take residents on their 'dream outings' would be a fantastic add to their current resources. This fun-raising campaign is to enable these wonderful caregivers to continue to provide the best care possible to the residents of Summerfield - and to bring more daily joy into HD resident lives.

FUN-RAISER DETAILS

WHO Family & Friends of loved ones living with Huntington's Disease

FOR BENEFIT OF Summerfield HD residents in Cloverdale, Indiana

RAISING ~~$50K~~ $15K USD (ONLY $15K REMAINING AS OF 9.30.24!)

FOR 4 Wheelchair + Passenger Adventure Bus

TO ENABLE Adventures now and in the future for Summerfield HD residents

Adventure for Huntington's Disease

By Help4HD

Adventure for Huntington's Disease

Help4HD Fundraiser for Aperion Care Summerfield Residents in Cloverdale, Indiana

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