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 NowJoin us Nov. 10, 10 AM- 12:30 PM, ET, free #Delaware conference. Topics include a #caregiver's perspective from a scientist studying #Alzheimers, ways to ease long-distance caregiving, and the elder law surrounding incapacity. Save your spot here: https://alzfdn.org/event/educating-america-tour-delaware/
Tomorrow, 10/19!
10AM - 12:30 PM ET!
NY & NJ experts share useful, practical information for families and individuals dealing with Alzheimer’s and dementia-related illnesses.
Register Here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/afa-new-york--new-jersey/register
#alzheimers #caregiver #education #brainhealth #dementia
Join us Wed., Nov. 10, 10 AM- 2:30 PM, ET, for our free Delaware conference!
Topics include a caregiver's perspective from a scientist studying Alzheimer's, ways to ease long-distance caregiving as well dealing with the elder law associated with incapacity.
Save your spot here: alzfdn.org/event/educating-america-tour-delaware/
#alzheimers #caregiver #CaregiverSupport #Delaware #wilmington #dover #newarkde #middletownde
Now live at www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom: Songs & Stories with Lianne & Luke
Meet New York theatre and music performers Lianne Marie Dobbs & Luke Darnell as they explore themes of memorable movies and unforgettable songs. These cinematic moments stem from movies like “A Star is Born,” “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” “Young Frankenstein,” and more!
#carepartner #afatealroom #songs #stories #movies #cinema #alzheimers #dementia #virtual #class
Explore your creativity, relax, and have some fun with AFA at www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom!
This care partner activity with Marnie will include some mindful breathing, collage work, and intellectual exploration.
Just bring yourself and the following supplies of your choosing:
• Paper
• Drawing Materials (pencils, markers, pastels, your pick!)
• Recycled pre-cut images or materials of your choosing
• Glue stick
• Scissors (optional)
#alzheimers #collage #carepartner #afatealroom #art #creativity #virtual #class
