AFA offers a variety of educational materials, support groups and information for family caregivers, as well as training for healthcare professionals. Click below to learn more about our caregiver resources.
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The direct costs of caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias is estimated at over $200 billion. These costs are projected to soar to $1.1 trillion by 2050. AFA awards grants to its member organizations for caregiving services and supports, as well as research toward a cure.
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Eighty-six (86) percent of the monies we raise goes directly into programs and services such as our national toll-free helpline, which provides counseling, educational information and referrals to local services; our free educational conferences; our National Memory Screening Program; professional education and training; grants for research, respite care and direct care programs at our member organizations; and our young leadership programs.
Donate NowVisit https://t.co/BIwAF2YEFr to learn more about memory screenings and find a screening site, or visit your local @kmart pharmacy anytime this November. (2)
How quick and easy is getting a memory screening? This story tells you all about it! @njdotcom @TonyDearing https://t.co/DuxtPl1oMo #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth #alzheimersdisease #Alzheimers (1)
Day 16 of #AFA30DaysOfTeal: City Hall in Manchester, New Hampshire goes teal to support the more than 50 million people worldwide living with #Alzheimers or a related dementia.
#AFALightTheWorldInTeal #alzheimersdisease #alzheimersawarenessmonth
How quick and easy is getting a memory screening? This story tells you all about it! Learn more about memory screenings and find a screening site by visiting alzfdn.org/about-afas-national-memory-screening-program/ or visit your local Kmart pharmacy anytime this November. #alzheimersdisease #alzheimers #alzheimersawarenessmonth
Here's why I'm glad I got my memory screened (and why you should too)
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Most people who have their memory screened test cognitively normal -- as I'm pleased to say I did -- and that can be a welcome relief.Looking for a holiday gift that supports #alzheimers awareness? Check out AFA's Heart of Care jewelry collection at shop.alzfdn.org/. Purchases support AFA's programs, services and research efforts to help families affected by #alzheimersdisease. #alzheimersawarenessmonth
Day 15 of #AFA30DaysOfTeal: United Hebrew of New Rochelle lights the night sky teal for #alzheimers awareness and to support their residents living with #alzheimersdisease. Join them in going teal for #alzheimersawarenessmonth and post your own photos with #AFA30DaysOfTeal.#AFALightTheWorldInTeal
Always great to see students raising #alzheimers awareness! The health and human services club at Penn State Lehigh Valley decided to put together an informational table about #alzheimersdisease to educate and inform students on campus. Interested in getting your college or high school involved in the fight against Alzheimer's? Contact AFA at 866-232-8484. #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth
