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.
Donate NowThe next #AFAEducatingAmerica Tour stop (#Wisconsin) will be a free virtual conference Thursday, August 20. Click below to learn more & register. #Alzheimers #alzheimersdisease #dementia #dementiacare #brainhealth #caregiving #alzheimerscare #COVID19 https://alzfdn.org/event/educating-america-tour-wisconsin/
Still time to register for today's webinar w/ @teepasnow, "Recognizing Symptoms of #Anxiety & #Depression in Those Living with #Dementia" at 1 pm ET. Learn more & register by clicking below. #alzheimersdisease #alzheimers #alzheimerscare #dementiacare https://alzfdn.org/event/webinar-recognizing-symptoms-anxiety-depression-living-dementia/
With summer in full swing, let’s explore our creativity through nature. In this week’s Activity Tip, learn some creative crafts you can try with flowers!
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Creating a sensory bag can be a great tool to help find ground and calm. For this weekend’s activity tip, learn some ideas on how to create your very own sensory bag!
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Renowned dementia expert @teepasnow is the guest speaker for our next free webinar, "Recognizing Symptoms of #Anxiety and #Depression in Those Living with #Dementia" August 4th at 1 pm ET. #alzheimersdisease #alzheimers #alzheimerscare #dementiacare https://alzfdn.org/event/webinar-recognizing-symptoms-anxiety-depression-living-dementia/
A general introduction to home care services is the topic for our next Care Connection Webinar on August 13th at 1 pm. Learn about finding a home care agency, what to expect, the types of services provided by home care, and ideas on introducing care to someone who may not feel they need it. Click below to register. #alzheimers #alzheimersdisease #dementia #homecare #alzheimerscare #DementiaCare alzfdn.org/event/care-connection-webinar-introduction-home-care/
Care Connection Webinar: An Introduction to Home Care | Alzheimer's Foundation of America
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This talk is a general introduction to home care services. We will discuss finding a home care agency, what to expect, the types of services provided by home care, and ideas on introducing care to someone who may not feel they need it. Guest Speaker: Grace Townley-Lott, LMSW Director of the True ...Join AFA for Virtual Voyage Wednesday! Every Wednesday evening we will take you on virtual tours around the world, from the comfort of home.
For tonight's Virtual Voyage Wednesday, we will premiere a virtual tour of the Picasso and Paper exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts. Picasso didn't just draw on paper — he tore it, burnt it, and made it three-dimensional. Enjoy exploring rarely seen masterpieces!
Join Margalit Cutler for another amazing virtual art-making session! In this virtual art class, Margalit will show you how to create your very own mosaic. The best thing about creating mosaics is that you can’t go wrong, it always comes out beautifully! Let’s get creative, try something new, and explore the inner workings of mosaic-art!
Supplies: Tiles, tile Grout, plastic/plexiglass sheet, or item for mosaic, like a planter pot or table, disposable cup with water, glass glue (Margalit uses loctite), spoon or spatula, disposable gloves, rag
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The next AFA Educating America Tour stop (Wisconsin) will be a free virtual conference on Thursday, August 20. Session topics will include brain health in the time of COVID-19, the importance of powers of attorney, and finding hope, humor and heart in caregiving. Click below to learn more and register. #AFAEducatingAmerica #alzheimers #alzheimersdisease #dementia #Covid19 #DementiaCare #alzheimerscare #caregiving #brainhealth #wisconsin alzfdn.org/event/educating-america-tour-wisconsin/
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