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 NowAn inspiring story about a 16 year old girl and her father undertaking an immense challenge to raise #Alzheimers awareness: biking 2,700 miles from Canada to New Mexico along the Continental Divide Trail. Good luck to Monique and Michael Ades. https://t.co/IoLKi7LjCv
Thank you to the Harrelson family for speaking about your journey through #Alzheimers to raise awareness. You are an inspiration! https://t.co/SorgwdzXGK #AFAEducatingAmerica #AFACICNY
Learn strategies to avoid caregiver burnout from guest speaker Christine Gilchrist, RN in this workshop from our Educating America Tour stop in New York City by clicking here: https://t.co/LZ5ob87n8J #AFAEducatingAmerica #AFACICNY #Alzheimers
Our session on "Long Term Care-Building Your Care Team" is now underway with panelists from 80th Street Residence, @SelfhelpNY, @SrHelpersNatl & Korsinsky & Klein LLP. Watch here: https://t.co/CTdHzJDBkN #AFAEducatingAmerica #AFACICNY
An inspiring story about a 16 year old girl and her father undertaking an immense challenge to raise #Alzheimers awareness: biking 2,700 miles from Canada to New Mexico along the Continental Divide Trail. Good luck to Monique and Michael Ades.
Yosemite High junior biking for a higher (like, 11,000 feet) purpose with fundraiser ride
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Monique Ades, 16, a junior at Yosemite High School in Oakhurst, CA, plans to bike 2,700 miles and raise $10,000 for the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America with a summer trip on the Great Continental Divide Mountain Bike Route.Thank you to New York Mets & Long Island Ducks legend Bud Harrelson and family for speaking about your journey through #Alzheimers to raise awareness. You are an inspiration! #AFAEducatingAmerica #AFACICNY
New York Mets’ Legend Bud Harrelson Opens Up About Living With Alzheimer’s
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New York Mets’ legend Bud Harrelson is opening up about his battle with Alzheimer's disease, sharing his story to let others know they are not alone.Learn strategies to avoid caregiver burnout from guest speaker Christine Gilchrist, RN, along with a look inside AFA's Education & Resource Center, in these workshops from our Educating America Tour stop in New York City. #AFAEducatingAmerica #AFACICNY #Alzheimers
Our session on "Long Term Care-Building Your Care Team" is now underway with panelists Claire Shanley & Lindsy Harbison from 80th Street Residence, Kathy Livingston from Senior Helpers - New York City, Erin Brennan from Selfhelp Community Services, Inc. &
Joseph Klein, Esq., CPA from Korsinsky & Klein LLP. #AFAEducatingAmerica #AFACICNY #Alzheimers
New York Mets legend Bud Harrelson and members of his family discussing their journey through #Alzheimers disease. Watch the Harrelsons tell their story here: www.facebook.com/AlzheimersFoundationofAmerica/videos/10156508962554048/ #AFAEducatingAmerica #AFACICNY
