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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Our premier caregiving resource is our National Toll-Free Helpline: 866-232-8484. Staffed by compassionate licensed social workers who are specifically trained in dementia care, AFA’s national toll-free helpline provides support, counsel, educational materials and referrals to local resources. No ...You may have heard the term "clinical trial" but do you know what they are, how they can be beneficial and where to find out more about taking part in one? Learn more from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) by clicking the link below. #alzheimers #alzheimersdisease #clinicaltrials
