Welcome to the section of our web site for people with early-stage memory loss. Here you can find information about Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and other types of dementia. You can also learn about ways to cope and live successfully with the challenges that a diagnosis of dementia can bring.  

EARLY STAGE SUPPORT GROUPS for people with dementia and their care partners

VIRGINIA

Saint Thomas United Methodist Church
8899 Sudley Road
Manassas, VA  20110
1st Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
For more information, contact Mary Kren at 703.361.8841.


MEMORY CAFE

The Chapter offers/partners on three Memory Cafes, opportunities for people with dementia, their families and caregivers to socialize, build friendships, and share.  Learn more!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Click here to learn more about upcoming events for those living with Alzheimer's.

The Alzheimer's Association^® National Capital Area Chapter’s Early Stage Services are here to assist and support you. We can provide information by telephone or in private counseling sessions for you, your care partners and family members.

We encourage you to learn more by contacting Candice Rettie, Ph. D. at 703.766.9006 or crettie@alz.org. 

This program is underwritten in part by a generous gift in honor of Marilyn and Stefan Tucker.

The Alzheimer’s Association National Capital Area Chapter gratefully acknowledges our sister chapter, the Alzheimer’s Association New York City Chapter, for creating and sharing with us content for this early stage section of our web site.