Alzheimer's Association, West Virginia Chapter

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Alzheimer's Association, West Virginia Chapter

The Alzheimer's Association, West Virginia Chapter serves all 55 counties in West Virginia and 6 counties in eastern Ohio.
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Our office is open by appointment Monday - Friday by calling 304-343-2717.

04/08/2026

National Volunteer Month Spotlight: Barry Weber

Barry Weber brings both compassion and persistence to Alzheimer’s advocacy. Motivated by his own experience caring for his late wife, Barry has spent a decade building relationships with lawmakers, sharing the realities caregivers face, and helping advance practical policies that improve coordination, support and outcomes for families like his. His focus is on making the case for policies that expand caregiver support, strengthen the dementia workforce, and drive research — from state-level coordination to federal priorities.

“Alzheimer’s disease robbed the mind and eventually the dignity of life from a once proud mom, grandparent, and honored teacher,” said Barry. “I will celebrate the day when we are together and put Alzheimer’s in the ‘done column.’”

Steady persistence from advocates like Barry moves policy forward and brings us closer to our vision of a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. We thank Barry and invite you to join him: https://alz.org/get-involved-now/volunteer

04/07/2026

Alzheimer's is a public health issue. That's why the Association and our partners are working to improve the health and wellbeing of communities across the country by using public health approaches to

🧠 Find ways to improve brain health by increasing healthy behaviors
🤝 Improve patient-physician communication around the early warning signs of dementia
💜 Build stronger partnerships between health care providers and community organizations so caregivers can be identified early and connected to the support and services they need.

During National Public Health Week, learn more about our public health work: alz.org/publichealth.

04/03/2026

April is National Volunteer Month, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the incredible volunteers who bring our mission to life every day. This month we want to celebrate you — your passion, your impact, and the moments that inspired you to get involved.

Share your “why” story — your reason for volunteering. Use the hashtag and be sure to tag us. Then, encourage others to join you in making an impact:
https://alz.org/get-involved-now/volunteer

04/02/2026

To our volunteers: You strengthen, empower & inspire our communities. 💜 Your stories of love and hope remind others they are not alone and move the fight to forward. During and always, we thank you for being the heart of the Alzheimer’s Association.

04/01/2026

National Volunteer Month Spotlight: Jim Irwin

James “Jim” Irwin III volunteers for Walk to End Alzheimer’s in honor of his father who had vascular dementia.

When asked what he would tell others who are thinking about volunteering, Jim shared, “Every single effort you make will help bring us closer to a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia…you will get so much more back from your volunteering than you give.”

We are so grateful for Jim and all our Walk to End Alzheimer’s volunteers for their passion and dedication to the fight to . We urge you to join him in making a difference:
https://alz.org/get-involved-now/volunteer

03/30/2026

Happy to the doctors and healthcare professionals who care for people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Your dedication and compassion strengthens families and communities every day. 💜

03/26/2026

New treatments for Alzheimer’s disease are becoming available, but access begins with a diagnosis. Join us for a free webinar on Apr. 2 where you’ll:

📝 Learn steps to an accurate diagnosis
🔬 Hear the latest on emerging treatments
🩺 Discover questions to ask your health care team

🔗 Reserve your spot for the latest information: https://bit.ly/4cMYi11

03/21/2026

For the last 18 years, Diana Colbath has collected T‑shirts from every Walk to End Alzheimer’s she has attended. Recently, she stitched them together into something truly remarkable – a quilt filled with memories, commitment and hope.

Diana has spent decades caring for those living with dementia. She joined Comfort Keepers, an in-home care provider for older adults, in 2008 and just two months later took part in her first Walk to End Alzheimer’s. She hasn’t missed a year since.

As a proud member of the Comfort Keepers Walk to End Alzheimer’s National Team, Diana walks, fundraises and stands alongside others connected by a shared mission: a world without Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

Drawing on a lifelong passion for sewing — one that began as a child on her grandmother’s old sewing machine — Diana stitched each shirt into a quilt that captures nearly two decades of dedication to the cause.

Upon completion, she donated the quilt to her local Comfort Keepers office, where it hung proudly before making its way to their national headquarters. Today, it stands as a symbol of dedication and care, made by a woman whose heart is truly woven into our mission.

Thank you, Diana, for your dedication, creativity and unwavering support of families facing dementia. Today, on , we are celebrating you. Your work and your quilt remind us that every stitch can tell a story. 💜🧵

Join Diana at Walk to End Alzheimer’s by visiting alz.org/walk.

03/18/2026

Our support groups offer a safe, welcoming space to connect with others who understand what you’re going through. Whether you’re looking to share experiences, gain practical tips, or simply listen, these groups provide encouragement, community, and hope. Join us to build connections and feel supported every step of the way.

Find a support group near you at https://www.alz.org/wv/support

03/17/2026

We know that members of the LGBTQ+ community can face unique challenges when dealing with Alzheimer’s or other dementia. And we believe that all communities should have a fair and just opportunity for early diagnosis and access to risk reduction and quality care.

That’s why, alongside our national partners, we provide resources for LGBTQ+ people impacted by dementia: alz.org/lgbtq.

During National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week, and always, we remain committed to advancing health equity.

03/14/2026

Today on , we honor the dedicated minds who are fueling progress toward a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. Thank you for the work you do on behalf of all families impacted. . ⚗️🥼🔬

03/13/2026

We’re excited to share a special video recap from West Virginia’s Alzheimer's Advocacy Day! Our incredible advocates shared why they’re passionate about fighting Alzheimer’s and it’s a reminder of the power of advocacy.

We’re also thrilled to celebrate the passage of House Bill 4474. The bill reauthorizes the Alzheimer's and Other Dementia Task Force through July of 2030 and positions the body to assist in implementation of the soon to be published State Plan on Alzheimer's and Other Dementia.

And if you want to make an impact, join us at alzimpact.org.

🎥 Video credit: Allison Fries

Address

1601 2nd Avenue
Charleston, WV
25387

Telephone

+18002723900

Website

http://www.alz.org/wv

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