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-eight (88) 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 NowJoin us next Tues., Dec. 7, for our virtual educational conference--#RhodeIsland. Topics include the relationship between diabetes and dementia, why a will is not enough, and preparing to care--resources for caregivers. Q&A follows. Register: https://alzfdn.org/.../educating-america-tour-rhode-island/
Available now in the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom.
Join Sheryl Oleksak, 500 ERYT, for a chair yoga series that will open your heart and connect your mind and body. This practice will bring you a sense of freedom from any tension or stress and leave you with feelings of safety and comfort. This week’s focus is “inner child.”
#caregiver #caregiversupport #alzheimers #yoga #afatealroom
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of American kicked off its national Alzheimer’s Walk in the Park this morning at Town of Babylon - Government Respite Care Relief Park. The virtual walk fundraiser runs throughout November National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in communities all over the country. Rain doesn’t stop the fight against Alzheimer’s. Join us at www.afawalk.com
longisland.news12.com/families-walk-to-raise-money-for-alzheimer-s-research-in-lindenhurst
#alzheimersawareness #alzheimers #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth #whyigoteal #lindenhurst #townofbabylon
Families walk to raise money for Alzheimer’s research in Lindenhurst
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Volunteers and family members walked to honor loved ones and support research for the disease.
Join us Wed., Nov. 10, 10 AM- 12:30 PM, ET, for our free Delaware conference!
Topics include a caregiver's perspective from a scientist studying Alzheimer's, ways to ease long-distance caregiving as well dealing with the elder law associated with incapacity.
Save your spot here: alzfdn.org/event/educating-america-tour-delaware/
#alzheimers #caregiver #CaregiverSupport #Delaware #wilmington #dover #newarkde #middletownde
