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About Us
The Alzheimer’s Association Central and Western Virginia Chapter
The mission of the Central and Western Virginia Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association is to eliminate the incurability of Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research, and to enhance the care and support for individuals, their families, and caregivers affected by Alzheimer's disease. Our vision is to create a world where Alzheimer's disease becomes curable and preventable while we continue to optimize the quality of life for those affected with the disease, as well as their loved ones and families.
According to th 2009 Alzheimer's Facts and Figures report, there are 5.3 million Americans with Alzheimer's disease. Every 70 seconds, someone in America develops the disease and by mid-century someone will develop Alzheimer's ever 33 seconds. Alzheimer's is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States. In Virginia there are 130,000 people living with Alzheimer's and that number is expected to grow to as many as 160,000 by 2025. Approximately 42,000 people suffer from Alzheimer's disease and dementia in the Central and Western Virginia region served by the Chapter.
We are here to help the people in our chapter area who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias, as well as their caregivers and families. This assistance comes in the form of Memory U, a toll-free HelpLine, support groups and care consultation in each region, lending libraries, MedicAlert+Safe Return, an annual education conference as well as many other programs and services.
Our chapter is comprised of five regions serving 51 counties and cities. Our offices are in Charlottesville, Danville, Harrisonburg, Lynchburg and Roanoke.
Our mission
To eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
Our vision
A world without Alzheimer's disease.
Financial Information
The Central and Western Virginia Chapter is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) nonprofit, donor-supported organization. Programs and services are made possible through contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations. The chapter uses 82% of all funds raised for programs, services and research efforts.
Annual Report
The Annual report is not available at this time.
Strategic Plan
View the Strategic Plan for the Central and Western Virginia Chapter here.
Board of Directors – Central and Western Virginia Chapter
Officers
William (Bill) Stokes - Chairman
Brian B. Phelps - Vice Chair
Susan B. Friedman - President & CEO
Robert D. Gilges - Treasurer
Margie Shaver - Secretary
Directors
Ron Feinman, Esquire - Past Chair
William L. Howard, CCIM
Carol A Manning, Ph.D.
Barry N. Moore, Ph.D.
E. Williams Pelton II, M.D.
Joyce M. Tipton
Jeffrey D. Ulmer
Our History
With its merger in November 2001, the Central and Western Virginia chapter supported the realignment objective of the National Strategic Plan to create one seamless organization that is more effective and provides higher quality programs with more consistent delivery of services and the capacity to reach more people.
The merger formed a strategic alliance between the Piedmont Valley Area Chapter (Charlottesville and Harrisonburg), the Central Virginia/Lynchburg Chapter and the Blue Ridge Chapter (Roanoke). Under the umbrella of the Central and Western Virginia Chapter are five regional offices located in Charlottesville, Danville, Harrisonburg, Lynchburg, and Roanoke.
Charlottesville Chapter
In 1983, a small group organized to help a decidedly underserved population: Alzheimer's caregivers and their loved ones. With help from the National Alzheimer's Association, only three years old, the president, Joan Thomasson and a six-member board determined their vision of the group. Later the same year, the local group affiliated with the national association and became the Charlottesville-Piedmont Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association. By-laws were written and articles of incorporation approved.
On January 1, 2001, the Charlottesville-Piedmont Chapter and the Shenandoah Valley Chapter became the Piedmont-Valley Area Chapter. In 2001, both the Shenandoah Valley Chapter ( Harrisonburg) and the Central Virginia Lynchburg Chapter and the Blue Ridge Chapter (Roanoke) became part of the Central and Western Virginia Chapter.
