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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In 2012, the direct costs of caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias was an estimated $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.
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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 program at our member organizations; and our young leadership programs.
Donate NowNow accepting nominations for AFA's 2018 Dementia Care Professional of the Year! Nominate devoted professional #caregivers who go above & beyond to help people w/ #alzheimersdisease. Eligibility criteria & nomination form here: https://t.co/1rnUNzAFqV #AlzheimersAwareness
100% of all donations designated for research go directly to funding projects just like this. Help us do even more by visiting https://t.co/WDWqvWRlqy and making a gift today! #Alzheimers #alzheimersawareness #alzheimersdisease
Your donation dollars at work! Read about an innovative research project AFA is funding towards finding a more effective treatment for #alzheimersdisease. https://t.co/r4vKoAtKbJ #Alzheimers #alzheimersawareness
AFA is now accepting nominations for its 2018 Dementia Care Professional of the Year! If you know a dedicated professional caregiver who goes above and beyond to help individuals with Alzheimer's disease, consider nominating them for this national honor. Click below to view the eligibility criteria and submit a nomination. #caregiving #alzheimersdisease #alzheimerscare
Dementia Care Professional of the Year | Alzheimer's Foundation of America
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Dementia Care Professional of the Year 2018 Nomination Period Is Open – Deadline October 15, 2018 Since 2007, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America has recognized and awarded leaders working with individuals living with dementia as Dementia Care Professionals of the Year. Each year, AFA besto...Join the Alzheimer's Walk in the Park two months from today! AFA and the Town of Babylon are hosting the walk to raise #Alzheimers awareness and support local families affected by #Alzheimersdisease. Learn more and register here: alzfdn.org/events-calendar/alzheimers-walk-in-the-park/
Here are the community events coming up for this week! Visit www.alzfdn.org/events to register for these and any other upcoming AFA program!
Your donation dollars at work! Read about an innovative research project AFA is funding towards finding a more effective treatment for Alzheimer's disease. 100% of all donations designated for research go directly to funding just like this. Help us do even more by visiting www.alzfdn.org/donate and making a gift today! #alzheimers #alzheimersdisease
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America funds Stony Brook research
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The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is awarding more than $200,000 to Stony Brook Medicine to conduct research related to Alzheimer’s.It may be the weekend but our social workers are here from 9 am to 1 pm (et) Saturday & Sunday if you need assistance or caregiver support! Give them a call through our National Toll-Free Helpline at 866-232-8484. #alzheimers #alzheimersdisease
