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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Join Vita Story Club every Saturday for a virtual...
Join Marnie Herlands, MS, ART-BC, LCAT for a virtual...
This event will take place on AFA’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.
Join Sheryl Oleksak, 500 ERYT for a refreshing, virtual...
It is so important to find time for ourselves...
Therapeutic rhythm making is a versatile, easily accessible, fun...
Join AFA’s Manager of Therapeutic Programming, Jackie, MS, R-DMT...
This event will take place on AFA’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.
Join Emily Sharp, LCAT, ATR-BC, RYT-200, for virtual Art...
Join Vita Story Club every Saturday for a virtual...
Join Marnie Herlands, MS, ART-BC, LCAT for a virtual...
This event will take place on AFA’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.
Learn music-based coping techniques from Board Certified Music Therapist,...
Join AFA’s Jackie, MS, R-DMT for a low-impact chair...
Senior Station is an online program that combines movement,...
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 NowExplore the art of Tie-Dye in this weekend's activity tip, as Jackie shows you how to create your very own tie-dyed shirt! #artsandcrafts #activitytips #weekendplans #tiedye
https://www.facebook.com/AlzheimersFoundationofAmerica/videos/1009786999462918
Reminder: Free webinar today at 3 pm (ET) about accessing non-COVID related healthcare during these challenging times. Click below to register. #healthcare #health #COVID19
https://alzfdn.org/event/care-connection-webinar-dont-put-a-hold-on-health-getting-medical-care-thats-not-covid-related/
We're offering free virtual memory screenings in both English and Spanish. Screenings are open to anyone and everyone. Make an appointment by calling 866-232-8484. @krgv #memoryscreening #brainhealth #AlzheimersDisease #alzheimers #dementia http://krgv.com/news/foundation-offers-free-virtual-memory-screenings-in-spanish
Walk to support the fight against #Alzheimersdisease! Take part in our virtual walk to raise awareness & funds to support the millions of Americans living w/ #Alzheimers & their loved ones. Click below to learn more or get involved. #alzheimersawareness http://afawalk.com
Our next virtual Educating America Tour stop (#Mississippi) takes place September 15th at 10 am (CT). Click below to register (free event). #AFAEducatingAmerica #AFAACICMS #alzheimers #alzheimersdisease #dementia #alzheimerscare #dementiacare #COVID19 https://alzfdn.org/event/educating-america-tour-mississippi/
Join Vita Story Club every Saturday for a virtual life storytelling experience! Each weekly Life Storytelling program will center around a Life Story theme, and today's topic will be on music and movies. In the first half of this weekly virtual program, story performances will feature from the Vita Story Club community. In the second half of the weekly program, Vita Story Club's facilitator will share storytelling resources for care partners and families to engage in life storytelling with their loved ones. Let's be creative and reminisce every Saturday this September!
#Virtual #storytelling #story #performances
Join former Broadway performer, Maya Goldman, in this virtual music performance! Maya will sing familiar songs from the past, play piano, ukulele and guitar in this memorable virtual performance. All are welcome to sing along, move to the music, and enjoy listening while reminiscing.
#Virtual #music #performance
Let’s explore the art of Tie-Dye! Join Jackie as she gives you a few tips on how to create your very own tie-dyed shirt!
#artsandcrafts #activitytips #weekendplans #tiedye
Reminder: Free webinar today at 3 pm (ET) about accessing non-COVID related healthcare during these challenging times. Click below to register. #healthcare #health #COVID19
Join us this evening and every Wednesday evening as we feature virtual tours around the world from the comfort of home.
For tonight's Virtual Voyage Wednesday, we will premiere a walking tour of beautiful Ortona, Italy! Sit back, relax, and enjoy a virtual voyage.
