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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Starting Mondays, March 22, join us for a weekly...
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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 NowRainy April days don’t have to get you down! In this activity tip, Jackie will show you how to fill your rainy day with enriching activities. https://www.facebook.com/AlzheimersFoundationofAmerica/videos/284762846576501
#activitytips #activityideas #rainyactivities #caregivers #alzfdn
Our gratitude to Columbus Zoo's @JungleJackHanna for his wonderful legacy & to his daughters for their sensitive sharing of the news of his dementia. "He’s always said, 'You have to touch the heart to teach the mind.'"❤️ #Alzheimers #JackHanna
https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/columbus-zoos-jack-hanna-diagnosed-dementia-family-shares-76926046
Join AFA on April 21 at 3PM ET for “Family Dynamics in Dementia Care.” This virtual workshop ($25) explores the different types of relationships that may be present in the life of an individual living with dementia. All are welcome!
Register at: https://alzfdn.org/event/virtual-professional-training-family-dynamics-in-dementia-care/
#alzfdn
Register today: AFA's free virtual ed. conference, 4/15, 10-12:30 MT. Topics: relationships for people w/ #dementia, maintaining dignity & control w/ effective #powerofattorney, #caregiver journey.
Learn more and/or register here today: https://alzfdn.org/event/educating-america-tour-wyoming/ #alzheimerscare
