The Alzheimer's Association of Southeastern Virginia Chapter

Serving the following counties in Western Tidewater: Emporia, Franklin, Greensville, Isle of Wight, Southampton, Suffolk & Sussex

We are recruiting volunteers in Sussex County:

The Alzheimer's Association is currently recruiting facilitators and co-facilitators to hold support groups for caregivers of people with dementia. Contact Carol Gurioli at carol.gurioli@alz.org or 800.272.3900 with questions or to volunteer. Training will be provided.

 

Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregiver Support Groups:

3 p.m. - 3rd Mon
Lake Prince Woods
100 Anna Goode Way, Suffolk
Lee Rae Matthews - (757.923.5531)

2 p.m. - 2nd Tues
Farm Fresh Store #188
1401 N. Main Street, Suffolk
Bill Bell - (757.539.0178)

12 p.m. - 2nd Wed
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
400 N. High Street, Franklin
Mary Frances Newsome - (757.569.0604)

 

Professional Alzheimer's / Dementia Caregiver Classes:

If you are a professional who cares for individuals with memory loss, the Alzheimer's Association has FREE training for you. Classes will be at Southampton Memorial Hospital, East Pavilion Auditorium, 100 Fairview Dr., Franklin, Va. Attendees will receive certificates of course completion at the end of each class. You must pre-register for these popular classes. For more information or to register please contact us at: 800.272.3900 or email: infoseva@alz.org

Classes available:

August 21, 1-5 p.m. –Coping with Stress/Enhancing Mealtimes  
September 25, 1-5 p.m. – Reducing Pain/Making Connections 
October 23, 1-5 p.m. –Activities Easy as Pie/Environment & Safety