Alzheimer's Association Southeastern VA Chapter
www.alz.org/seva
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Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's Disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

- Every 70 seconds someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer's.
- Alzheimer's is the 7th leading cause of death.
- 5.3 million people in the U.S. are living with Alzhiemer's.
- Alzheimer's costs $148 billion annually to businesses, Medicare, and Medicaid.
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Name:
Alzheimer's Association Southeastern VA Chapter
Category:
Organizations - Non-Profit Organizations
Description:
Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's Disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

- Every 70 seconds someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer's.
- Alzheimer's is the 7th leading cause of death.
- 5.3 million people in the U.S. are living with Alzhiemer's.
- Alzheimer's costs $148 billion annually to businesses, Medicare, and Medicaid.
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Open: All content is public.

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Website:
http://www.alz.org/seva
Office:
757.459.2405
Location:
Norfolk, VA

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Alzheimer's in the African American community featured on WHRO's Another View. See video at http://www.anotherview.tv/videoplayer.aspx?file=123.mp4
Did you know that African Americans and Hispanics are at higher risk for developing Alzheimer's due to the prevalence of heart disease and diabetes in these communities? Furthermore, African-American and Hispanic caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease are significantly more likely than caregivers of other races to consider the disease a normal part of the aging process and dismiss its symptoms as part of getting older. This gap in understanding sheds light on the reasons for delay in diagnosis and treatment, which is an unnecessary setback for caregivers and individuals with the disease alike.
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Early detection and early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease gives individuals the power to make choices about their own health and future.

Do you know the 10 Signs? Log onto: www.alz.org/10signs for more information.
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SEVA Chapter offers Family Orientation

Orientation sessions for families of recently diagnosed individuals are available each month. Orientations cover a variety of nformation including and overview of Alzheimer's disease, first steps to take after receiving a diagnosis and helpful community resources.

All orientations are FREE, but registration is required.

EASTERN SHORE
When: The 2nd Thursday of each month by appointment.
Where: Eastern Shore Branch office Register: Call 757.442.9652 ext. 22
Individual appointments may be made for other times as available.
Please leave a message so that we may arrange a mutually convenient time to meet.

FRANKLIN/SMITHFIELD
When: By appointment only.
Where: Franklin Branch office or the Smithfield Library.
Register: Call 757.569.1650 to schedule an appointment.

HAMPTON
When: The 3rd Tuesday of each month
Where: Sentara Careplex (York River Entrance), 3000 Coliseum Drive, from 5:30-7 p.m.
Register: Call 757.221.7272

NORFOLK
When: The 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.
And 3rd Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m.
Where: Norfolk Chapter office
Register: Call 757.459.2405

SOUTH HILL/SOUTH BOSTON
When: By appointment only.
Register: Call 434.447.3963 to schedule an appointment.
Orientations are held as needed.

WILLIAMSBURG
When: The 2nd Tuesday of each month.
Where: Williamsburg Branch office from 1-3 p.m.
Register: Call 757.221.7272