The Alzheimer’s Association has decided not to renew its lease on office space on Route 17 at Gloucester Point, effective Oct. 31, 2022, the organization announced Wednesday morning.

“The decision to leave our office space is based on our commitment to being fiscally responsible and to best use donor dollars to support the mission of the Alzheimer’s Association,” said Lissa Greenlee, Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond chapter. “This cost-saving will allow more donor dollars to go into care, support and research.”

The Alzheimer’s Association is still committed to the Gloucester region (100 percent of its services are still intact) and still has staff and volunteers providing services such as education programs, support groups, a 24 hour Helpline, and website (alz.org), a release stated.

At 6 p.m. Tuesday, the Post Walk to End Alzheimer’s Middle Peninsula/Northern Neck Celebration will be held at the Gloucester Brewing Company.

At 2 p.m. the following day, Wednesday, Nov. 16, the group will host an “Alzheimer’s and Dementia Listening Session” at Gloucester Library, Main Street Center.

“We want to hear from area residents, learn more about their needs as they care for someone with dementia,” said Greenlee.