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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Our premier caregiving resource is our National Toll-Free Helpline: 866-232-8484. Staffed by compassionate licensed social workers who are specifically trained in dementia care, AFA’s national toll-free helpline provides support, counsel, educational materials and referrals to local resources. No ...Less than two weeks to go until the kickoff of the 2019 #AFAEducatingAmerica Tour! Register for a tour stop near you here: alzfdn.org/afa-educating-america-tour/ #alzheimers #alzheimersdisease #caregiving
Don't forget, tomorrow, February 15th is the deadline for high school seniors to enter AFA's Teen Scholarship Essay Contest for the chance to win up to $5,000 for college. Click below to submit your essay about how #alzheimersdisease impacted your life.
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AFA’s 2019 Teen Scholarship Essay Contest Application deadline: February 15, 2019 Alzheimer’s disease doesn’t just affect the people who have been diagnosed with it; their loved ones, caregivers and people of all ages, including children. Each year, AFA holds a Teens for Alzheimer’s Awarenes...Wishing you a very happy #ValentinesDay! Remember, you can honor your special someone today by making a tribute gift in their name at alzfdn.org/support-us/donate/
#ValentinesDay is tomorrow. Here are some ways to celebrate with your loved one who has #alzheimersdisease. #alzheimers #caregiving FOX8
Tips for celebrating Valentine’s Day with your loved one with Alzheimer’s
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Valentine's Day is this week, which means everyone has love on the mind, be it for a significant other, family or friends. For a caregiver of an Alzheimer's patient, however, it can feel like there's no way to celebrate with someone who may not remember what the day is all about. That's why the Alzh...
