Alzheimer’s Association chapter to relocate office

The Alzheimer’s Association Cleveland Area Chapter Avon office will relocate to 37309 Harvest Drive effective Aug. 1, according to a news release from the agency.

The new location is off Colorado Avenue between state Route 254 and Eaton Drive.

The current office, 38440 Chester Road, will permanently close at 4:30 p.m. July 26.

According to the news release, the new space has a conference room providing the capacity to host support group and educational programs and more capacity for five staff members and volunteers,” said Nancy Udelson, chapter president and CEO. “The new Avon office will help us better serve our constituents and volunteers in Lorain County and western Cuyahoga County.

“Not only will we be able to host support group and educational programs in the new conference room, we will have expanded space for staff and volunteers. We look forward to continuing to serve individuals and families dealing with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias in Lorain County in this beautiful space.”

Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States and someone in the United States develops the disease every 66 seconds, according to the release. In Ohio, nearly 600,000 Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers are taking care of more than 210,000 individuals age 65 and older diagnosed with the disease.

Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Walk-in visits are welcome, the release said.

For more information, call 440-934-7750.

The Alzheimer’s Association Cleveland Area Chapter provides free programs and services in support of all forms of dementia, the release said.

You do not need a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s to use any of these services.