AFA offers a variety of educational materials, support groups and information for family caregivers, as well as training for healthcare professionals. Click here for caregiving resources, and here to learn about our professional training offerings.
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In 2012, the direct costs of caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias was an estimated $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.
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Eighty-six (86) 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 program at our member organizations; and our young leadership programs.
Donate NowEach tour stop features free educational conferences that enable participants to learn about brain health and wellness, caregiving strategies and support, long term care options and more. Join us at one of our upcoming conferences by registering at: https://t.co/xKQBv02K06
The #AFAEducatingAmerica Tour will be in Birmingham, Alabama this Tuesday, then continues on to New York City, Tempe, Arizona and seven more cities after that.
Know an artist looking to volunteer for a good cause? AFA is looking for an artist in the New York City area who is willing to donate their time for a special project at our office. If you or someone you know is interested, please call AFA at 866-232-8484.
It's been a great morning in Charleston, where a packed house is taking part in AFA's free educational conference! Topics covered so far have included brain health and wellness, ways to help connect people with services and more! #AFAEducatingAmerica #AFACICSC #Alzheimers
3The #AFAEducatingAmerica Tour will be in Birmingham, Alabama this Tuesday, then continues on to New York City, Tempe, Arizona and seven more cities after that. Each tour stop features free educational conferences that enable participants to learn about topics such as brain health and wellness, caregiving strategies and support, long term care options and more. Join us at one of our upcoming conferences by clicking the link below to register: alzfdn.org/afa-educating-america-tour/
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To register for the Concepts in Care Educational conference, click on the date below: May 1: Birmingham, AL May 18: New York, NY June 22: Tempe, AZ September 21: Cleveland, OH September 27: Fairfax, VA October 19: Minneapolis, MN October 24: New Orleans, LA November 1: Milwaukee, WI November 8: Atla...Know an artist looking to volunteer for a good cause? AFA is looking for an artist in the New York City area who is willing to donate their time for a special project at our office. If you or someone you know is interested, please call AFA at 866-232-8484.
AFA & Kmart Pharmacy are once again teaming up to offer free memory screenings at Kmart pharmacies throughout the country during the month of May. Visit alzfdn.org/memory-screening/find-a-site/ to find a memory screening site near you.
It's been a great morning in Charleston, where a packed house is taking part in AFA's free educational conference! Topics covered so far have included brain health and wellness, how to address memory concerns, ways to help connect people with services and more! #AFAEducatingAmerica #AFACICSC
"Light of Hope" was shining bright at #artexpoNewYork, where AFA joined Blend Cota and Art Brand Studios in unveiling this beautiful tribute to Blend's mother, who had #alzheimers. Through the generosity of Blend Cota and Art Brand Studios, proceeds from the sale of Light of Hope and limited edition replicas will go to fund AFA's programs and services for families affected by Alzheimer's. Get yours by contacting info@artbrand.com.
