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-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 programs at our member organizations; and our young leadership programs.
Donate NowDay 12 of #AFA30DaysOfTeal: Mercury, Chicago's Skyline Cruiseline raising #alzheimers awareness on the Chicago river! Post your own "going teal" with #AFA30DaysOfTeal and tell us why you're fighting #alzheimersdisease. #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth #AFALightTheWorldInTeal
We honor and appreciate the service of our veterans. We are here to serve veterans in their time of need. If you or someone you know is living with #alzheimersdisease and needs help, please call our helpline at 866-232-8484.
Today is day 11 of #AFA30DaysOfTeal, but more importantly, it's #VeteransDay. We thank, honor and remember all the men and women who served our country and defended our freedom.
New photos in from #AFALightTheWorldInTeal: Baltimore City Hall in Maryland, the Alamo Quarry Market in Texas, the Make-A-Wish New Jersey Samuel and Josephine Plumeri Wishing Place, the Tennessee Performing Arts Center marquee and Fifth Third Center in Tennessee, the Fountain at 300 Capitol Mall in California, the Georgia World Congress Center Authority in Georgia and the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg in Canada. Thanks to each of these landmarks for going teal to raise #alzheimers awareness! #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth #alzheimersdisease
Day 10 photo for #AFA30DaysOfTeal comes from one of our member organizations, The Bristal Assisted Living: "Here in West Babylon we are proud to "Go Teal" with Alzheimer's Foundation of America for Alzheimer's awareness! We may not be lighting up skyscrapers, but we think the smiles on our faces shine bright enough!" #Alzheimersdisease #alzheimers #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth #AFALightTheWorldInTeal
