About Us

About Our Chapter

The Alzheimer's Association Central and Western Virginia serves 51 cities and counties in the central and western regions of Virginia including Charlottesville, Danville, Harrisonburg, Lynchburg and Roanoke. We help all those facing Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias by providing support groups and educational resources, while advancing crucial research and public policy initiatives.

Our mission: The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

Our vision: A world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia.^®

The Alzheimer’s Association provides care and support

The Alzheimer’s Association provides services to the central and western Virginia community. Our support groups are led by trained volunteers and are offered regularly. Our education programs for the general public, both online and in person, feature information on topics such as diagnosis, warning signs, communication, living with Alzheimer’s disease and caregiving techniques.

Find a support group or educational program near you.

The Alzheimer’s Association advocates for the needs and rights of those facing Alzheimer’s
The Association is the leading voice for Alzheimer's disease advocacy, making the need for Alzheimer’s care, education and research is heard at every level of government, including Richmond.

Join us by becoming an advocate. 

The Alzheimer’s Association accelerates research across the globe
As the largest nonprofit funder of Alzheimer's research, the Association is committed to accelerating the global progress toward methods of treatment, prevention and ultimately, a cure.