Please register and attend the exclusive screening of the insightful documentary "Taking Care," highlighting the emotional journey of acclaimed filmmakers Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen as they navigate the complexities and heartbreak of Lauren’s mother’s advancing Alzheimer’s disease.
The in-person only screening will be followed by a time for reflection and a round table of experts moderated by Ms. Katie McDonough, LCSW, Executive Director, Alzheimer Association-Southeastern Virginia Chapter. Roundtable participants include:
● Mr. Jay Vergara, RN BSN-Nurse, caregiver for grandmother, founder of the Filipino Alzheimer’s Support Group in Virginia Beach, sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association which aims to raise awareness, resources and offers culturally sensitive support within the Filipino community
● Mrs. Carol Turner, a wife, mother proud grandmother, and a devoted caregiver for her mother and aunt. She made history in 2021 as the first African American participant in the nation to join the EVMS AHEAD Study. She serves on the Community Advisory Board (CAB), encouraging participation from communities where research data is lacking
● Mr. Jim Morton, caregiver for his wife, community advocate and Alzheimer’s Association volunteer and board member.
● Dr. Hamid Okhravi, Medical Director, The Lawrence Goldrich Institute for Integrated Neuro Health and the Comprehensive Memory Center, Virginia Health Sciences Old Dominion University and board member for the National Alzheimer’s Association.
Join us at Old Dominion University’s Eastern Virginia Medical School campus on November 13th, 2025, at 5:30 PM for an evening dedicated to raising awareness and fostering understanding about Alzheimer’s disease and caregiving strategies. Registration Link: "Taking Care" Film Screening
Event Details:
- Location: Old Dominion University’s Eastern Virginia Medical School campus – Waitzer Hall, Rm 300 (Margaret Moore Hall Auditorium)
- Address: 735 Fairfax Ave, Norfolk, VA 23507
- Date: November 13th, 2025
- Time: 5:30 PM Resources exhibits, refreshments; 6:00 PM Welcome; 6:10 PM Screening; 6:50 PM Reflections and Roundtable; 8:00 PM Wrap-up
- Admission: Free Registration Link: "Taking Care" Film Screening
This event offers a unique opportunity to learn more about Alzheimer's, connect with others, and find support—whether you're a caregiver, a healthcare professional, or simply interested in understanding the disease.
We encourage you to register today to reserve your place at this impactful event.
Parking:
Parking in Visitor Lot B off Fairfax Avenue or in the Parking Garage A accessed from Wagner Road, a short street between Olney Road and Fairfax Avenue. See Map. Parking fees are $1.00 per hour with first hour free however, gates are left open after 8 pm so if you exit after 8, parking is free.
Waitzer Hall is the 10-story building situated at the corner of Colley Avenue and Brambleton Avenue. The entrance to Waitzer Hall is facing north behind Andrews Hall located off Fairfax Avenue.
The program proudly sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association-Southeastern Virginia Chapter, the Glennan Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology and the Lawrence J. Goldrich Institute for Integrated NeuroHealth-Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University.
For questions, please contact DunstaML@odu.edu