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 NowAdditional #supportgroup for families whose loved ones reside in a #longtermcare setting during #COVID19, Tuesdays from 3:30– 4:30 pm (ET). Register by calling our Helpline at 866-232-8484 or via webchat at http://www.alzfdn.org. #alzheimers #dementia https://alzfdn.org/caregiving-resources/2860-2/
The next stop for AFA's Educating America Tour, New York, will be held virtually online on June 16th. Check out the agenda and register here: https://alzfdn.org/event/educating-america-tour-new-york-2/ #AFAEducatingAmerica #alzheimers #alzheimersdisease #alzheimerscare #dementia #AFACICNY #NewYork #NewYorkCity #NYC
#Selfcompassion while #caregiving plays a critical role in developing & sustaining healthy #selfcare practices. A #webinar June 2nd w/ Dr. Dale Atkins will teach you how to care for yourself in meaningful ways. #alzheimersdisease #alzheimers #dementia https://alzfdn.org/event/webinar-enhancing-self-compassion/
For this week’s Activity Tip, let’s play some board games! Jackie will give you some helpful suggestions for a few two-player board games that are both fun & entertaining! #activitytip #boardgames #thisweek #games #activities https://www.facebook.com/AlzheimersFoundationofAmerica/videos/250135422923400/
Summer is swiftly approaching, so let’s bring a little bit of nature indoors! In this weekend’s activity Tip, Jackie will give you some ideas on how to get started with arranging a beautiful bouquet. #activitytip #flowerarranging #weekendplans
We've added an additional support group for family members whose loved ones reside in a care setting during COVID-19 on Tuesdays from 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm (ET). Register by calling the AFA Helpline at 866-232-8484 or via webchat at www.alzfdn.org. #alzheimersdisease #alzheimers #alzheimerscare #dementia #support #COVID19 #coronavirus #supportgroups #afaalzhelp #longtermcare
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Caregiver Support Groups Connecting with others is a vital part of the caregiving equation. However, with today’s busy schedules, caregivers may not be able to find time to, or be comfortable with, attending an in-person group. AFA offers free weekly, telephone based support groups, facilitated...Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen is a romance fiction novel recommended by one of our helpline social workers, Kara.
Take a trip back to 19th Century England and follow Elizabeth Benett's life through romance and family dynamics. Read about the struggles she faces when it comes to her pride and quick judgments on others while going through her own courtship. As one of five daughters, you will be enticed by this drama to see how it all ends.
Kara recommends this book because it shows you how much humans can surprise you. This book is a joyous one where true love conquers all. It also can show how strong women are and can be when standing up for their values.
This book is also a movie! Feel free to read the book and watch the movie, then compare and contrast the two. Happy Reading!
#WhatToReadWednesday #prideandprejudice #bookreview #janeausten
Join Margalit Cutler for an adventurous expressive collage class! In this virtual art class, you will think of an emotion and depict this emotion through paper collage using color, shapes, and the images they cut out. Using magazines, newspapers, and any gluing material available on hand, you will rip and cut pieces of paper in ways that reflect a specific emotion. Supplies: Blank paper, newspaper, magazines, scissors, and glue #arttherapy #collages #emotion #magazine
