AFA offers a variety of educational materials, support groups and information for family caregivers, as well as training for healthcare professionals. Click here for caregiving resources, and here to learn about our professional training offerings.
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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-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 program at our member organizations; and our young leadership programs.
Donate NowSpecial National Falls Prevention Day webinar today at 1 pm on steps you can take prevent falls. Register here: https://t.co/KZv3PZrtoS
AFA's Medical Advisory Board recently discussed ways to solve emerging issues in the fight against #Alzheimers: https://t.co/pmRnzwqRMf
Next stop on the #afaeducatingamerica tour is Long Island this Tuesday, September 26th. Register here! https://t.co/UEnykgBPqc #afacicli
Today is National Falls Prevention Day, which is why AFA is holding a special webinar at 1 pm to teach individuals important safety tips to protect themselves and their loved ones. Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for senior citizens; learn what you can do to prevent them. Click below for more information!
Special Edition Care Connection Webinar: Preventing Falls
September 22, 2017, 1:00pm - September 22, 2017, 1:00pm
Join this webinar on National Falls Prevention Awareness Day to learn steps you can take to prevent a fall for yourself as well as your loved one. Did you know that 1 in 4 adults aged 65+ falls every year? Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans. Individuals with Alzheimer’s disease are at an increased risk for falls and injuries. Falls are costly—in dollars and in quality of life. The good news is that falling is not a normal part of aging. Register here: register.gotowebinar.com/register/5361894178069134593
Members of AFA's Medical, Scientific and Memory Screening Advisory Board recently convened to discuss ways to solve some of the emerging issues in the fight against Alzheimer's disease. The discussions will be the basis for policy recommendations that the advisory board will be issuing in the coming months. Click below to read more.
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(September 21, 2017)—The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) recently convened a roundtable meeting of its Medical, Scientific and Memory Screening Advisory Board in Washington, DC to discuss ways to solve some of the emerging issues in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. The discussions will...
Great day in Durham, NC. Participants received valuable information on care, support, memory screenings and AFA's programs and services. Thank you to all who attended and to our speakers. Next stop of the AFA Educating America Tour is at the Marriott Melville on Long Island, Tuesday, September 26th. To register, click this link of call AFA at 8662328484: alzfdn.org/event/afa-national-educating-america-tour-6/
AFA's caregiver panel included Gail Sonnesso, Executive Director, GEM Adult Services and Jamie Rawls whose Grandma passed away from Alzheimer's disease. Gail and Jamie shared their experiences and lessons learned as caregivers. After the caregiver panel, Jamie and his band Stairwell performed Jamie's song "The Memory of Us", which he wrote in honor of his grandmother, who had Alzheimer's disease. #afaeducatingamerica #afacicnc
