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 NowSummer is swiftly approaching, so let’s bring a bit of nature indoors! In this weekend’s activity tip, Jackie will give you some ideas on how to get started with arranging a beautiful bouquet. #activitytip #flowerarranging #weekendplans #gardening #flowers https://www.facebook.com/AlzheimersFoundationofAmerica/videos/861812420979832/
Additional #supportgroup for families whose loved ones reside in a #longtermcare setting during #COVID19, Tuesdays from 3:30– 4:30 pm (ET). Register by calling our Helpline at 866-232-8484 or via webchat at http://www.alzfdn.org. #alzheimers #dementia https://alzfdn.org/caregiving-resources/2860-2/
The next stop for AFA's Educating America Tour, New York, will be held virtually online on June 16th. Check out the agenda and register here: https://alzfdn.org/event/educating-america-tour-new-york-2/ #AFAEducatingAmerica #alzheimers #alzheimersdisease #alzheimerscare #dementia #AFACICNY #NewYork #NewYorkCity #NYC
#Selfcompassion while #caregiving plays a critical role in developing & sustaining healthy #selfcare practices. A #webinar June 2nd w/ Dr. Dale Atkins will teach you how to care for yourself in meaningful ways. #alzheimersdisease #alzheimers #dementia https://alzfdn.org/event/webinar-enhancing-self-compassion/
For this week’s Activity Tip, let’s play some board games! Jackie will give you some helpful suggestions for a few two-player board games that are both fun & entertaining! #activitytip #boardgames #thisweek #games #activities https://www.facebook.com/AlzheimersFoundationofAmerica/videos/250135422923400/
During this time of uncertainty, caregivers are the powerhouse of compassion and the first to be there, for individuals who need it the most. Today is your day! In this series, AFA’s Manager of Therapeutic Programming, Jackie, MS, R-DMT, will provide a variety of self-care techniques for you to spark up your spirits and enrich your soul. You deserve all the self-care! Thank you for all that you do! #selfcare #caregiving #stressreduction
Week #4 – Propagating Plants & Painting: Join Rebecca, a Long Island-based Artist and Therapeutic Recreation Student from Cortland University, for a 4-week craft series. In today’s session, we will learn to propagate plants and paint their planters! Propagating plants is a great way for us to bring a little bit of nature into the comfort of our home and bring us excitement as we watch the precious process of plant growth!
Supplies: Cup of water for plant, a plant to propagate, planting pot, dirt, cup of water for paint, acrylic paint, paint brushes, and mod podge crafting glue.
#artsandcrafts #arttherapy #therapeuticprograms #plants
Plus One Quartet welcomes you to an introduction to barbershop music and performance! This virtual program will feature a mix of history accompanied with musical videos. Plus One Quartet will demonstrate a range of barbershop repertoire spanning from old to new. You may recognize some of these tunes, so please feel free to tap your foot or sing along! #barbershop #musicperformance #musictherapy
Summer is swiftly approaching, so let’s bring a little bit of nature indoors! In this weekend’s activity tip, Jackie will give you some ideas on how to get started with arranging a beautiful bouquet. #activitytip #flowerarranging #weekendplans #gardening #flowers
We've added an additional support group for family members whose loved ones reside in a care setting during COVID-19 on Tuesdays from 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm (ET). Register by calling the AFA Helpline at 866-232-8484 or via webchat at www.alzfdn.org. #alzheimersdisease #alzheimers #alzheimerscare #dementia #support #COVID19 #coronavirus #supportgroups #afaalzhelp #longtermcare
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Caregiver Support Groups Connecting with others is a vital part of the caregiving equation. However, with today’s busy schedules, caregivers may not be able to find time to, or be comfortable with, attending an in-person group. AFA offers free weekly, telephone based support groups, facilitated...
