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-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 program at our member organizations; and our young leadership programs.
Donate NowIt's a very personal cause for @DavidHaydnJones, whose grandmother had Alzheimer's. We're incredibly grateful for his efforts. #LTTU
Actor @DavidHaydnJones released a great new clothing line which will help support AFA's services. See it here! https://t.co/6GERfaABYT #LTTU
10 miles, 20 obstacles & scorching heat couldn't stop Team AFA from completing Tough Mudder LI challenge to help families w/ Alzheimer's!
4Actor David Haydn-Jones just released a new clothing line, "<3=Love" which will raise funds to support AFA's programs and services for people living with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers. It's a very personal cause for David, whose grandmother battled Alzheimer's disease for years, and we're incredibly grateful for his efforts. Get yours here! #LTTU
David Haydn Jones' "<3 = Love" Tee
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"I've designed this tee to show that I Less Than Three All of you! A portion of proceeds will be donated to The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America!" - Davey HJ Available for 2 weeks...
10 miles, 20 different obstacles and scorching temperatures could not stop Team AFA from completing the Tough Mudder Long Island challenge this past weekend and raising funds to support AFA's programs and services for people living with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers! Great job!!!!! You can further the team's efforts by clicking here: fundraising.alzfdn.org/projects/team-afa-at-tough-mudder/
Team AFA is ready for today's Tough Mudder Long Island Challenge! The team is taking the challenge to raise awareness and funds to help people living with Alzheimer's and their caregivers.
With high temperatures expected for many parts of the country today, here are some important tips for caregivers to help stay safe in the heat.
People Magazine just did a great recap of AFA's recent benefit concert which raised funds to support programs and services for families living with Alzheimer's. Thanks once again to Reba McEntire, Lee Ann Womack, Brandy Clark, Martina McBride, Hunter Hayes, Andrea Pearson, William Michael Morgan, Shane Tarleton and the over 400 people who attended for making this such a special and successful event! #AFATFCJewel.
Reba McEntire Gets Weepy at One-of-a-Kind Benefit Show
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You knew it had to be a special concert if Martina McBride was the opening act
