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.
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Sleep | Alzheimer's Foundation of America
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Getting a good night’s sleep can be challenging for anyone; however, it can be especially challenging for someone with Alzheimer’s disease, as dementia may impact an individual’s internal clock, causing a disruption in sleep-wake cycles. It is important to help ensure that our loved ones get s...Wishing everyone who is celebrating a joyous Passover! #Passover #Passover2019 #HappyPassover
Congratulations to our member organization Alzheimer's Services Of The Capital Area-Charlie's Place on earning national recognition as an AFA Excellence in Care (EIC) site! EIC sites are national leaders in the field of dementia care. Learn more about AFA's EIC program at alzfdn.org/excellence-in-care-2/ #alzheimersdisease #alzheimerscare #alzheimers #caregiving #excellenceincare WAFB Channel 9
Baton Rouge Alzheimer’s services center receives big award
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Charlie’s Place, a Baton Rouge area Alzheimer’s disease services center, received a big honor Tuesday, April 16 from the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.
