Congratulations to our August Volunteer of the Month, Deborah Jordal! Deborah first connected with our Chapter in the late 90’s while doing a personal study about what would make life better for residents of assisted living facilities. Since then, she became a support group facilitator and later helped the chapter launch ArtMatters, an early stageContinue reading “August Volunteer of the Month: Deborah Jordal”
Author Archives: ALZSEVA
Why I Walk with Faith Belote
I walk to honor my father’s memory and my mother’s steadfast love and devotion as his caregiver over a ten-year journey. This couple worked hard and saved for retirement but the travel and relaxation were not as anticipated. An Alzheimer’s diagnosis stole those precious years. This long battle day by day took its toll onContinue reading “Why I Walk with Faith Belote”
Why I Walk with Mary Stemann
Mary Stemann remembers when she knew something was different with her husband Robert…She started winning arguments! In time he got more and more confused. They went to their family doctor and were told that nothing was wrong. This happened more than once. By the summer of 2015, he was having seizures and had become moreContinue reading “Why I Walk with Mary Stemann”
May Volunteer Spotlight: Marion Kyner
Congratulations to our May volunteer of the month Marion Kyner! Marion first connected with our Chapter in 2011, when she filled in for a caregiver support group facilitator.
April Volunteer Spotlight: Pat Lewis
Congratulations to Pat Lewis, our April Volunteer of the Month! Pat is a fantastic volunteer and has been instrumental in raising funds for the Alzheimer’s Association® through the Williamsburg Walk to End Alzheimer’s® and volunteering as a facilitator for our early-stage support groups. When Pat moved back to the area from northern California in 2009,Continue reading “April Volunteer Spotlight: Pat Lewis”
March Volunteer Spotlight: Barbara Hendershot
Congratulations to Barbara Hendershot, our March Volunteer of the Month! Barbara is a fantastic volunteer and has been instrumental in raising funds for our chapter on the Eastern Shore.
February Volunteer Spotlight: Cathy Ann Nadeau
Congratulations to our February Volunteer of the Month, Cathy Ann Nadeau. Cathy first connected to our Chapter after her mother was diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s in 2002. Since then she has frequented many of our educational programs and has acted as an avid volunteer for the Chapter. After her mother was first diagnosed,Continue reading “February Volunteer Spotlight: Cathy Ann Nadeau”
January Volunteer Spotlight: Denise Butler
Congratulations to our January Volunteer of the Month Denise Butler! Denise first connected with our chapter four years ago as a volunteer for our Peers and Partners program. She and her husband moved to Williamsburg to help support her father-in-law when he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. When Denise’s own mother was diagnosed with vascular dementia,Continue reading “January Volunteer Spotlight: Denise Butler”
December Volunteer Spotlight: Glenn Jenner
Congratulations to our December Volunteer of the Month Glenn Jenner! Glenn first connected with our chapter after joining the Parrot Head Club of Tidewater about 15 years ago. While learning more about the club’s activities, he heard about a volunteer opportunity to help run the annual Charity Beach Ball to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association SoutheasternContinue reading “December Volunteer Spotlight: Glenn Jenner”
Why I Walk with Mary Lou Jacinto
My mom was first diagnosed with Frontotemporal Dementia in June 2012. At her last appointment about a month ago her diagnosis changed to stage 6 or moderately severe/mid-stage Alzheimer’s disease. Watching my mom fade away a little more each day is not only heartbreaking for me, it’s terrifying for her. What I want the mostContinue reading “Why I Walk with Mary Lou Jacinto”
Alzheimer's Association Southeastern Virginia Chapter 