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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Join us TODAY, June 10, 1PM ET for a free AFA Care Connection webinar, "Living with Dementia - Exploring Sexuality, the Last Taboo."
Register Now: https://alzfdn.org/event/care-connection-webinar-living-with-dementia-exploring-sexuality-the-last-taboo/
All are welcome!
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Today the FDA approved the first new #Alzheimers medication in nearly 20 years. We are hopeful that it will improve the quality of life for individuals living with #AlzheimersDisease & their caregivers. #dementia https://alzfdn.org/alzheimers-foundation-of-america-statement-on-fda-approving-first-new-alzheimers-medication-in-nearly-20-years/
