Alzheimer's Association Relocating to Wyndham Retirement Apartments of Heritage Community of Kalamzoo
Effective January 2, 2008, the Alzheimer’s Association, Michigan Great Lakes Chapter will relocate its Southwest Regional office to Wyndham Retirement Apartments on the campus of Heritage Community of Kalamazoo. The office is currently located on Whites Road near Westnedge Avenue in Kalamazoo.
Space for the new office is being donated by Heritage Community to help support the work of the Alzheimer’s Association. The Association’s new address is 2300 Portage Street, Suite 341, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49001 (near the corner of Portage Street and Miller Road in Kalamazoo). The local phone number remains the same at (269) 342-1482; callers can reach the Association’s 24/7 Helpline by calling (800) 272-3900.
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading donor-supported, voluntary health organization is Alzheimer research, care and support. Locally, the Michigan Great Lakes Chapter serves a 23-county region of Michigan that includes Southwest Michigan. The Chapter provides education programs and support services for individuals and families throughout the region who are facing Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
Heritage Community of Kalamazoo (HCK) is the oldest and largest continuing care retirement community in the region, with six “communities within a community” located on its Milwood area campus. HCK provides care and housing services for nearly 400 seniors through independent living apartments, assisted living, memory and Alzheimer’s care, skilled nursing care, and rehabilitation services.
“We’re delighted to have the Alzheimer’s Association office moving to our campus,” said Jim Kneen, HCK Chief Executive Officer. “Our common interests in serving individuals and families with Alzheimer’s and memory care needs made this cooperative arrangement extremely attractive. We’re very excited about the synergy between our two organizations.”
“This is a great opportunity for the Alzheimer’s Association to work in donated office space at Heritage Community of Kalamazoo because it allows our resources to go further in serving local families affected by Alzheimer’s,” said Marynell Noonan, Development Director for the Alzheimer’s Association, Michigan Great Lakes Chapter. “We expect this to be a great location from which to continue our work on behalf of individuals and families throughout the entire Southwest region.”
About the Alzheimer’s Association
The Alzheimer’s Association is the world leader in Alzheimer research and support. Through a national network of advocates and chapters, it advances research, improves services and care, creates awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and mobilizes support. The Michigan Great Lakes Chapter serves a 23-county region of Michigan with an estimated 44,000 people with Alzheimer’s disease. The chapter has offices in Ann Arbor, Kalamazoo, Lansing and Muskegon. Visit the Alzheimer’s Association, Michigan Great Lakes Chapter online at www.alz.org/mglc.
