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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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SEE YOU TOMORROW! -- You still have time to register for 6/30 at 1 pm ET: "How Many Pills Are Too Many?"
https://alzfdn.org/event/care-connection-webinar-how-many-pills-are-too-many/
What are some common pitfalls that can occur when taking multiple medications? Are there alternatives?
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The @alzfdn recently welcomed Nuvance Health to its national network of member organizations. As a result, we've expanded the educational and support services available for individuals and families affected by #Alzheimers disease. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3tFeHxi
America’s national pastime is helping families affected by dementia-related illnesses through “Baseball Memories,” a sports reminiscence program created by members of the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR).
Read more: https://alzfdn.org/baseball-reminiscence-program/
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When a person is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia, it’s sometimes difficult to know how best to spend time with them.
We’ve collected #therapeutic #activities for each of the 3 stages of #Alzheimer’s disease. Learn more here: https://alzfdn.org/therapeutic-activities-for-3-main-stages-of-alzheimers-disease/
Join us for our next AFA Educating America Tour stop in Michigan, on July 13 from 10 AM- 12:45 PM EDT.
Topics include “Living with Dementia and other Chronic Conditions: How do Family Care Partners Influence Another’s Health and Well-Being?”, “Navigating The Estate Planning & Elder Law Maze,” and “What is Dementia? Understanding the Differences Between Disease and Types of Dementia.” The tour is also including a brief musical performance from David Molinari, Senior Sing-A-Long.
Save your spot here: alzfdn.org/event/educating-america-tour-michigan-2/
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SEE YOU TOMORROW! -- You still have time to register for 6/30 at 1 pm ET: "How Many Pills Are Too Many?" alzfdn.org/event/care-connection-webinar-how-many-pills-are-too-many/
We all take medications to help our health, but sometimes medications can cause side effects or drug interactions.
What are some common pitfalls that can occur when taking multiple medications? Are there alternatives?
Please note: This talk is not intended to be individualized medical advice; all treatment decisions should be made in consultation with
your personal doctor.
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Care Connection Webinar: How Many Pills Are Too Many? | Alzheimer's Foundation of America
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Special Edition Care Connection Webinar: How Many Pills Are Too Many? June 30, 2022 1:00 PM ET Click here to register We all take medications to help our health, but sometimes medications can...Facebook Pop-up with Jackie: Motivation Monday
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So true
Baseball has a way of creating memories—trips to the ballpark with loved ones, rooting for a favorite team or player, having a catch with a parent, sibling, or child, and playing the game with friends—that last for generations. America’s national pastime is also helping families affected by dementia-related illnesses through “Baseball Memories,” a sports reminiscence program created by members of the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR).
Read more: alzfdn.org/baseball-reminiscence-program/
#alzfdn #AFAToday #alzheimers #alzheimersawareness #dementia #dementiacare #dementiaawareness #caregivers #caregiversupport
