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-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 programs at our member organizations; and our young leadership programs.
Donate NowShop, save and support families affected by #alzheimersdisease tonight at Henri Bendel stores in New York City and Chicago. Henri Bendel will be donating 10% off all event sales to AFA and offering shoppers a 15% discount. Join us tonight for sips, sweets & shopping! #alzheimers
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Know the signs & symptoms of #alzheimersdisease? Seeing changes in someone's memory but unsure how to discuss it with them? Learn at AFA's "Alzheimer's Disease from A to Z" Lecture Series. Click below for schedule. #alzheimers #caregiving #AFALectureSeries https://t.co/Jg4JmrdaMb
Shop, save and support families affected by #alzheimersdisease tonight at Henri Bendel stores in New York City and Chicago. Henri Bendel will be donating 10% off all event sales to AFA and offering shoppers a 15% discount. Join us tonight for sips, sweets and shopping! #alzheimers
Read all about the AFA Educating America Tour's upcoming visit to Louisiana on October 24th in NOLA.com. Register for any of our upcoming tour stops at alzfdn.org/afa-educating-america-tour/ #AFAEducatingAmerica #AFACICLA #alzheimers #alzheimersdisease #caregiving
Free educational conference on Alzheimer's comes to New Orleans next week
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The program will include a panel on how to prevent and treat cognitive decline and what to know about healthy aging.Head to the North Amityville Senior Center this Thursday between 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM for a free memory screening courtesy of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America. The event is open to all residents and no appointment is necessary.
Virtual reality is a tool which is being used to improve quality of life and caregiving. Read how its helping individuals with #alzheimersdisease, caregivers and professionals. AARP #caregiving #alzheimers
How Virtual Reality Is Transforming Caregiving for Seniors
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Caregivers are using virtual reality to help trigger positive memories for patients with dementia. Learn more ways that VR is helping seniors.Play for a Cure! The Alzheimer's Foundation of America 3 on 3 Basketball Classic is taking place Saturday, November 10th at Farmingdale State College. Proceeds raised will go to fund research toward a cure for #alzheimersdisease. Register your team or become a sponsor at alzfdn.org/3on3basketball/ #AFA3on3bball #alzheimers
